Code of Conduct

We want our club to be a great place for all the family to come and enjoy themselves, that’s why we have introduced the following club code of conduct to all of our members. For the junior code of conduct please click here.

Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the points outlined below…

All Members and Guests of Datchet 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 children above the development of performance

·   Ensure that activities are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the individual

·   Respect children’s opinions when making decisions about their participation in Cricket

·   Not smoke, drink or use banned substances whilst actively working with children in the Club.

·   Not provide children 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 child, following reporting procedures laid down by the ECB