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All Members and Guests of Steyning 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
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*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.
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"
- Develop an
appropriate working relationship with Young Players, based on
mutual trust and respect
- Ensure that
physical contact is appropriate and necessary and is carried out
within recommended guidelines with the Young Player's full consent
and approval
- Not engage in any
form of sexually related contact with a Young Player. This is
strictly forbidden as is sexual innuendo, flirting or inappropriate
gestures and terms. The ECB adopts the Home Office guidelines which
recommend the principle - "People in positions of trust and
authority do not have sexual relationships with 16-17 year olds in
their care"
- Attend appropriate
training to keep up to date with their role and especially with
respect to the Safeguarding of Young Peopl
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