CODE OF
CONDUCT
SENIOR
COMPETITIONS
The Association expects the highest
standard of conduct from its players and officials, consistent with the Laws,
the traditions, and the spirit of the game of cricket.
Players and/or officials in breach of this
Code of Conduct will be subject to penalties.
Offences are categorised from Level 1 to Level 6, with applicable
penalties ranging from a warning, to suspension, and for serious offences, a
possible life ban.
A summary of the offences and penalties are
listed below. The full Code of Conduct
is contained within the Senior
Rules Handbook, available on the Cricket North West website. The Code of Conduct is supported by Cricket
North West’s Member
Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to providing a safe and
welcoming environment, and procedures for handling complaints.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Level 1
Players and/or officials must not:
- Abuse cricket equipment or
clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings;
- Show dissent at an umpire’s
decision;
- Use language that is obscene,
offensive or insulting and/or the making of an obscene gesture;
- Engage in excessive or
unnecessary appealing;
- Point or gesture towards the
pavilion in an aggressive manner upon the dismissal of a batsman;
- Fail to ensure the condition of
the ball is not changed, in breach of Law 42.3.
Level 2
Players and/or officials must not:
- Show serious dissent at an
umpire’s decision;
- Engage in inappropriate and
deliberate physical contact with other players or officials;
- Charge or advance towards the
umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing;
- Deliberately and maliciously
distract or obstruct another player or official on the field of play;
- Throw the ball at or near a
player or official in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner;
- Use language that is obscene,
offensive or of a generally insulting nature to another player, official or
spectator;
- Change the condition of the
ball in breach of Law 42.3.
- Attempt to manipulate a match
in regard to the result, net run rate, bonus points or otherwise.
Level 3
Players and/or officials must not:
- Intimidate or attempt to intimidate an
umpire, whether by language or conduct;
- Threaten to assault another player, Team
official or spectator;
- Use language or gestures that offend,
insult, humiliate, intimidate, threaten, disparage or vilify another
person on the basis of that person’s race, religion, colour, descent,
sexuality or national or ethnic origin.
Level 4
Players and/or officials must not:
- Threaten to assault an umpire;
- Physically assault another player,
umpire, official or spectator;
- Engage in any act of violence on the
field of play;
- Use language or gestures that seriously
offends, insults, humiliates, intimidates, threatens, disparages or
vilifies a person on the basis of that person’s race, religion, colour,
descent, sexuality, national or ethnic origin.
Level
5 – Laws of Cricket and Spirit of the Game
- Players
and officials must obey the Laws of Cricket and play within the spirit of
the game. The captain and Team
coach must use their best efforts to ensure that their Team and individual
members of the Team complies with this rule.
Level
6 – Unbecoming Behaviour
- Without
limiting any other rule, players and officials must not at any time in a
cricket related situation engage in behaviour unbecoming to a player or
official that could bring them of the game of cricket into disrepute, or
be harmful to the interests of cricket.
PENALTIES
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Level
1
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Minimum ban of 1 Two-Day match and/or 1
One-Day match.
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Level
2
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Minimum ban of 1 Two-Day match and/or 2
One-Day matches.
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Level
3
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Minimum ban of between 2 Two-Day matches
and/or 4 One-Day matches, up to 4 Two-Day matches and/or 8 One-Day matches
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Level
4
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Minimum ban of between 5 Two-Day matches
and/or 10 One-Day matches, up to a life ban.
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Level
5
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At the discretion of the CNW Tribunal.
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Level
6
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At the discretion of the CNW Tribunal
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ALCOHOL AND ILLICIT DRUGS
Cricket North West strongly encourages the
responsible service and consumption of alcohol.
We also condemn the use of illicit and/or performance enhancing
substances. It is the responsibility of
players/coaches/officials to report suspected illegal or inappropriate use or
distribution of alcohol or drugs to their Club and/or Cricket North West. All Cricket North West clubs are encouraged
to sign up for Good Sports
accreditation, providing them with the knowledge and skills to keep all members
safe.
CODE OF
CONDUCT
JUNIOR
COMPETITIONS
Cricket North West is committed to
providing a positive experience for all involved with our junior
competitions.
The guidelines below outline the
Association’s expectations for the behaviour of coaches, players, parents and
umpires.
All junior competition players and
officials are also subject to the Senior
Competitions’ Code of Conduct, under which there are prescribed penalties
for instances of inappropriate behaviour.
The Code of Conduct is supported by Cricket North West’s Member
Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to providing a safe and
welcoming environment, and procedures for handling complaints.
COACHES
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Remember that young people
participate for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun.
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Ensure that the time players
spend with you is a positive experience.
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Be reasonable in your demands
on players’ time, energy and enthusiasm.
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Never ridicule or yell at a
young player for making a mistake
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Operate within the rules and
Spirit of Cricket and teach your players to do the same.
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Any physical contact with a
young person should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the
players’ skill development.
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Avoid overplaying the talented
players—all young players need and deserve equal time, attention and
opportunities.
- · Respect the rights, dignity and
worth of all individuals within the context of Cricket and not discriminate on
the basis of race, religion, gender, ethnic background or special ability.
- ·
Obtain appropriate
qualifications and keep up to date with the latest cricket coaching practices
and principals of growth and development of young people.
- ·
Ensure that equipment and
facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of
all players.
- ·
Display and foster the respect
for umpires, opponents, coaches, parents and spectators.
PLAYERS
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Play by the rules.
- ·
Never argue with an umpire. If
you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the umpire in an
appropriate manner
- ·
Work equally hard for yourself
and your teammates. Your team’s performance will benefit and so will you. Be a
good sport. Applaud all good plays whether made by your team or the opposition.
- · Control your temper. Verbal
abuse of officials and sledging of other players, deliberately distracting or
provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted behaviour in cricket.
- ·
Cooperate with your coach,
teammates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition.
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Treat all participants in
cricket as you would like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage.
- ·
Be a good sport
yourself—actions speak louder than words.
PARENTS
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Do not force an unwilling child
to participate in cricket.
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Remember, children are involved
in cricket for their enjoyment, not yours.
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Encourage your child to play by
the rules.
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Focus on your child’s efforts
and performance rather than winning or losing.
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Never ridicule or yell at a
child for making a mistake or losing a game.
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Remember that children learn
best by example. Appreciate good performance and skillful plays by all
participants.
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Support all efforts to remove
verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
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Respect officials and teach
children to do likewise.
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Show appreciation for volunteer
coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not
compete.
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Respect the rights, dignity and
worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural
background or religion.
UMPIRES
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Place the safety and welfare of
participants above all else.
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In accordance with Cricket
Australia, modify rules and regulations to match the skill levels and needs of
young people.
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Compliment and encourage all
participants.
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Be consistent, objective when
making decisions.
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Condemn unsporting behaviour
and promote respects for all opponents.
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Emphasise the spirit of the
game rather than the errors.
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Encourage and promote rule
changes which will make participation more enjoyable
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Be a good sport yourself,
actions speak louder than words.
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Keep up to date with the latest
available resources for umpiring and the principals of growth and development
of young people.
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Remember, you set the example.
Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive.
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Give all young people a ‘fair
go’ regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
CODE OF
CONDUCT
COACHES
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Whilst
the Laws of Cricket are silent about coaches, it is understood they have
considerable responsibilities as well as an important role to play in
ensuring the game is played fairly and in accordance with the Laws and Spirit
of the Game.
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Further to the CNW Senior Competitions’ Code
of Conduct:
- As
a coach and mentor, I will instruct players to conduct themselves in a manner
consistent with the Laws of Cricket, Spirit of the Game and CNW By-Laws and
Playing Conditions without exception.
- I
will respect the rights, dignity and worth of all individuals within the
context of my involvement as a club coach, including refraining from any
discriminatory practices on the basis of race, religion, gender, ethnic
background, special ability/disability or sexual orientation, preference or identity.
- I
will display and foster respect for umpires, opponents, coaches,
administrators, other officials, parents and spectators.
- I
will be reasonable in the demands I make on time commitments of the players in
my care, having due consideration for their health and well-being.
- I
will be supportive at all times and refrain from any form of personal abuse or
unnecessary physical contact with players in my care.
- I
will have due consideration for varying maturity and ability levels of my
players when designing practice schedules, practice activities and involvement
in competition to ensure maximum participation and enjoyment of all players
under my care.
- I
will promote and monitor safety always and in recognising the significance of
injury and sickness, I will seek and follow the physician’s advice concerning
injured and ill players returning to training / playing.
- I
will endeavour to keep informed regarding sound principles of coaching and
skill development and of factors relating to the welfare of my players.
- I
will ensure that developing players are involved in a positive environment
where skill learning and development priorities are not overshadowed by a
desire to win.
- I
reject the use of performance enhancing substances in sport and will abide by
the guidelines set forth in Cricket Australia’s DRUG POLICY.
CODE OF
CONDUCT
CAPTAINS
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The
Laws of Cricket place a significant responsibility on captains to ensure that
play is conducted within the Spirit of the Game as well as within the Laws.
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Further to the CNW Senior Competitions’
Code of Conduct:
- In accepting my appointment as Captain, I hereby commit to perform
the role to the best of my ability.
- I understand that as Captain I am responsible for the conduct of my
team and that it is my responsibility to ensure that every player
maintains a standard of behaviour and conduct consistent with the Spirit
of Cricket explained in the Preamble to The Laws of Cricket (2000 Code –
5th Edition 2013).
- I recognise that failing to understand my responsibilities provides
me with no defence and therefore will endeavour to keep myself informed
regarding the Laws of Cricket and any CNW playing conditions which affect
matches in which I am involved.
- I will lead by example and urge players to demonstrate respect for
our opponents, the umpires, ourselves and the game.
- I will not condone or engage in sledging or any other conduct that
constitutes personal abuse.
- I will respect the rights, dignity and worth of all players in my
team and as a leader, encourage and support members of the team so that
they can enjoy their cricket and play to the best of their ability.
- As a leader, I will conduct myself and make decisions having regard
for equity, safety and the enjoyment and dignity of players in the team.
- I will display and foster respect for umpires, opponents, coaches,
administrators, other officials, parents and spectators.
- I will provide positive and
constructive feedback as required.
CODE OF
CONDUCT
UMPIRES
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The
Laws of Cricket determine umpires the sole judges of fair and unfair play,
and charge them with ensuring play is conducted within the Spirit of the
Game.
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Further
to the CNW Senior Competitions’ Code of Conduct:
- I
shall endeavour to officiate in all matches with complete impartiality,
respecting and abiding by the Laws and rules which govern them, in the true
spirit of sportsmanship.
- I
understand that an integral component of my role is that I need to maintain a
standard of behaviour and conduct that best serves the interests of the game
and its participating players.
- I
will respect the rights, dignity and worth of all players, coaches and others
present at each match regardless of race, religion, gender, ethnic background,
special ability/disability or sexual orientation, preference or identity.
- I
will officiate at matches in a positive and constructive manner seeking to maximise the enjoyment of players whilst upholding the Laws and the Spirit of
the game.
- I
will learn and understand the Laws, rules and by-laws applicable to matches and
endeavour to remain abreast of issues and events which have the potential to
influence how the game is played.
- I
will ensure when at all possible to make decisions with regard to the safety of
players, so as not to detract from their enjoyment of the game.
- While
acknowledging the important role ascribed to captains in The Laws of Cricket, I
will recognise each player as an individual and treat all players equally.
- As
an official I will at appropriate times endeavour to be approachable by
players, coaches, parents and others involved in a game.
- I
will be punctual, properly prepared, motivated and suitably attired at all
times.
- I
accept the process of reporting inappropriate behaviour as an essential part of
upholding the Laws of Cricket.