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All Members and Guests of Uppingham Town Cricket Club
will:
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person within the context of
Cricket
• Treat everyone equally and not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender,
disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, colour, parental or marital
status, religious belief, class or social background, sexual preference or
political belief
• Not condone, or allow to go unchallenged, any form of discrimination if
witnessed
• Display high standards of behaviour
• Promote the positive aspects of Cricket e.g. fair play
• Encourage all participants to learn the Laws and rules and play within them,
respecting the decisions of match officials
• Actively discourage unfair play, rule violations and arguing with match
officials
• Recognise good performance not just match results
• Place the well-being and safety of Young People above the development of
performance
• Ensure that activities are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and
ability of the individual
• Respect Young People’s opinions when making decisions about their
participation in Cricket
• Not smoke, drink or use banned substances whilst actively working with Young
People in the Club.
• Not provide Young People with alcohol when they are under the care of the Club
• Follow ECB guidelines set out in the “Safe Hands – Cricket’s Policy for
Safeguarding Children’ and any other relevant guidelines issued
• Report any concerns in relation to a Young Person, following reporting
procedures laid down by the ECB
• In addition to the above, all Club Officers and Appointed Volunteers will:
• Hold relevant qualifications and be covered by appropriate insurance
• Always work in an open environment (i.e. avoid private or unobserved
situations and encourage an open environment)
• Inform Players and Parents of the requirements of Cricket
• Know and understand the ECB’s ‘Safe Hands – Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding
Children’
Members and Guests include all members and officers of the Cricket Club and all
guests of those members and officers, as well
as all individuals who watch / attend / participate / officiate in matches
hosted by the club in whatever capacity
Version: January 2007
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