CODE OF CONDUCT AND PENALTIES:

All participants in Premier Cricket are required to follow appropriate codes of conduct throughout the season. Here is a link to download SACA's Code of Conduct and Penalty guidelines for Premier Cricket.

CODES OF BEHAVIOUR:

The below codes of behaviour should be read in conjunction with the Laws of Cricket and the SACA Premier Cricket Bylaws and are not intended to replace them.

PLAYERS:

• Play by the rules.
• Never argue with an umpire. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the umpire during a break or after the game.
• Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials, sledging other players and/or deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent, is unacceptable behaviour and is not permitted in cricket.
• Work equally hard for yourself and your team-mates. Your team’s performance will benefit and so will you.
• Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition.
• Treat all participants in cricket as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.
• Cooperate with your coach, team-mates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition.
• Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

COACHES:

• Remember that young people participate for pleasure and winning in only part of the fun.
• Never ridicule or yell at a young player for making a mistake.
• Be reasonable in your demands on players’ time, energy and enthusiasm.
• Operate within the rules and Spirit of Cricket and teach your players to do the same.
• Ensure that the time players spend with you is a positive experience.
• Avoid overplaying the talented players; all young players need and deserve equal time, attention and opportunities.
• Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of all players.
• Display control and respect to all those involved in cricket. This includes opponents, coaches, umpires, administrators, parents and spectators. Encourage your players to do the same.
• Show concern and caution toward sick and injured players. Follow the advice of a physician when determining whether an injured player is ready to recommence training or competition.
• Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest cricket coaching practices and principles of growth and development of young people.
• Any physical contact with a young person should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the players’ skill development.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

 PARENTS:

• Do not force an unwilling child to participate in cricket.\Remember, children are involved in cricket for their enjoyment, not yours.
• Encourage your child to play by the rules.
• Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game.
• Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skillful play by all participants.
• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
• Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.
• Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.