Code of Conduct for Parents and Guardians of Young Cricketers U18

Parents have a great influence on children’s enjoyment and success in cricket.  Children play cricket because they enjoy the game.  Positive encouragement by parents will contribute to this enjoyment, will add to a sense of self-esteem and personal achievement and will improve the child’s skills and technique. With the growth of the youth section parents or guardians are required to provide assistance at training and matches on a rota basis.

Parents and guardians are should therefore;

• Be respectful of other parents and guardians, recognize the value of all players
• Respect the authority of the coach
• Publicly respect the umpire’s decisions. Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials 
• Ensure players are punctual for training and matches 
• Ensure players attend training and matches appropriately dressed
• Ensure your child treats club equipment, buildings and nets with respect and that club equipment is returned to the coach at the end of each training session or match 
• Act as the match day assistant to ensure that the children act appropriately 
• Help at matches by scoring or umpiring matches where possible, remembering the need for absolute fairness 
• Not use foul or abusive language or any language which is contrary to the club’s Anti Discrimination policy 
• Provide necessary transportation to and from home and away matches 
• Recognise fair play, fun and developing team awareness and recognise that friendships are more important than winning 
• Accept that your child will not always be picked for the side 
• Inform the team manager or coach of non availability as soon as practicable 
• Ensure your child understands the standards of the club when representing the club 
• Ensure subscriptions are paid in a timely manner 
• Support financial fund-raising events
• Encourage your child to learn the laws of cricket and play within them
• Never force your child to take part in sport
•  Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes
• Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their sport

We also encourage parents, guardians and other supporters to applaud good play by the opposition as well as your own team. Encourage your child to learn the laws of the game and play within them and discourage unfair play or arguing with match officials.  Help your child recognize good performance, not just results. Never force your child to take part in sport nor belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.