Heworth Cricket Club, Elmpark Way, Heworth, York
- All Members and Guests of Heworth 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’
Heworth Cricket Club
Using the Code of Conduct for cricket Members and Guests, and consulting with all the junior members at the cricket club, create a specific code of conduct for the junior members relating to their time at your cricket club. The guidance below may also help.
Heworth Cricket Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its members.
Heworth Cricket Club believes that it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents, carers or guardians associated with the club should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others.
Therefore, members are encouraged to be open at all times and to share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the club with Michael Barratt (Junior Co-ordinator) or their team Manager .
As a member of Heworth Cricket Club you are expected to abide by the following junior code of conduct:
- All members must play within the rules and respect officials and their decisions.
- All members must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
- Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach or team manager if they are going to be late.
- Members must wear suitable kit for training and match sessions, as agreed with the coach/team manager:
- Cricket whites
- Helmet when batting
- Batting gloves, leg guards & box
- Members must pay any fees for training or events promptly.
- Junior members are not allowed to smoke on club premises or whilst representing the club at competitions.
- Junior members are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on the club premises or whilst representing the club.
Elmpark Way
Heworth
York
YO31 1DX
April 2008
Welcome to Heworth Cricket Club
Dear Parent, Carers & Guardians
On behalf of Heworth Cricket Club I would like to welcome you and your child and provide you with some information about the cricket activities we offer. Heworth Cricket Club provides opportunities for young people to receive coaching, play in York & District competitions, make friends, keep fit and most importantly have fun! All coaching is by qualified coaches who are trained and have been screened for their suitability for working with young people and will make the sessions positive and enjoyable.
The club is presently working towards ECB Clubmark, which is awarded to cricket clubs by the England and Wales Cricket Board when the cricket club is able to demonstrate that it meets the ECB Clubmark criteria as across four areas: Duty of Care and Safeguarding Children; the Cricket Programme the club offers, Sports Equity and Ethics and Club Management. ECB Clubmark is an acknowledgement that we take these issues seriously and that we are striving to provide a high quality and welcoming environment for young participants in cricket.
We welcome parents, carers and guardians to all training sessions, matches and competitions and value your support. We are keen to try and involve you in the club and would like to invite you to an open evening on 25th April where you can meet club members and officials and find out more about Heworth Cricket club. Below is some information about training times and dates, and details regarding travel arrangements, kit and membership.
Training sessions take place on various evenings starting from 18th April 2008 at Heworth Cricket Club, Elmpark Way, York - (please see the notice board for respective ages / days / times).
You should make arrangements for your child to travel to and from training sessions and matches. We would appreciate it if children can arrive promptly and are collected promptly at the end of the session. Your child will be asked to sign in and out of the training session. If you are going to be late picking your child up, please contact your team manager and let them know. (You will be given their telephone number at the welcome meeting).
We do have a supply of training kit which children can borrow, or you may wish to provide suitable training kit which should consist of:
- Comfortable sports clothing (cricket whites for matches) – jeans are not appropriate
- Comfortable training shoes (cricket boots are preferable and safer)
- A helmet is essential and must be worn when batting
- Batting pads, batting gloves and a protective box
- Cricket bat
- Jewellery should be removed for the safety of all players
Club shirts, track suit tops, caps, ties etc are available to purchase. Please see our website for further information regarding cost – www.heworthcc.co.uk. These will also be available to order on the 25th April.
There is no cost for training sessions or competition fees however the club has a junior annual membership fee of £20 and this should be paid by the end of May (cheques payable to Heworth Cricket Club).
We would be grateful if you could complete the attached club Membership Form. For the safety of your child it is important that the club is informed of any medical condition or allergies that may be relevant should your child fall ill or be involved in an accident at the club, and that this information is kept up to date at all times.
Heworth Cricket Club relies on the help and support of its members. All parents, carers and guardians are encouraged to become social members at a cost of £10 per season.
If you would like to talk to someone at the club about this information or your child’s involvement with the club, please contact the Junior Coordinator, Michael Barratt on 01904 425771 or 07962 225440. Alternatively, please speak to your team manager or visit our web site www.heworthcc.co.uk.
Finally, we thank you for your cooperation. As well as a sporting venue, we aim to provide a social environment for you and your child and look forward to seeing you in the clubhouse. The bar is open after most training sessions and matches and we look forward to meeting you in a social capacity.
Yours sincerely,
Signature: Name: John Flint
Position within club: Chairman
Attachments:
- Code of conduct for young players
- Code of conduct for cricket club members and guests
Elmpark Way, Heworth, York
We are very pleased to welcome you to Heworth Cricket Club. To ensure we have the correct contact details for you, please fill out this Membership Form and return it to Michael Barratt (Junior Co-ordinator) or your team Manager.
If you are under the age of 16 please also ask your parents / carer or guardian to sign the Membership Form before it is returned. We will also use this information to ensure that you are kept informed about events and information from Heworth Cricket Club.
Section 1 – Personal Details.
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Section 2 – Disability
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 defines a disabled person as anyone with ‘a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities’.
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Section 3 - Sporting Information
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Section 4 – Medical Information
Please detail below any important medical information that our coaches/junior coordinator should be aware of (e.g. epilepsy, asthma, diabetes etc.) Please note children suffering with asthma must bring their inhaler to all training sessions and matches.
Date of last tetanus:
Section 5 – Emergency Contact Details
This section is to be completed by the parent / carer or guardian. Please insert the information below to indicate the persons who should contacted in the event of an incident / accident:
Emergency Contact Person 1: Emergency Contact Person 2:
Name: Name:
Relationship to individual: Relationship to Individual:
Home Tel: Home Tel:
Work Tel: Work Tel:
Mobile Tel: Mobile Tel:
Section 6 – Parents / Carers / Guardians
Heworth Cricket Club relies on the help and support of its members. All parents, carers and guardians are encouraged to become social members at a cost of £10 per season.
There are many costs involved in running a cricket club, and we ask that you provide the following information voluntarily for the purpose of 'hands on help' at the club or potential sponsorship opportunities. We are aware that many companies offer this facility for their employees within the York area:
Parent / Carer / Guardian 1: Occupation: Employer: Social member fee attached YES / NO |
Parent / Carer / Guardian 2: Occupation: Employer: Social member fee attached YES / NO |
Section 7 – Photographic Publication Consent
I give permission for photographs / video to be taken of my child named above during matches, tournaments and club events and used for the promotion of Heworth Cricket Club, publication in match reports, team photographs to be displayed in the club house and Heworth Cricket Club website www.heworthcc.co.uk
By returning this completed Membership Form, I agree to my child in my care taking part in the activities of Heworth Cricket Club.
I understand that I will be kept informed of activities at Heworth Cricket Club – for example times and transport details etc…
I understand in the event of injury or illness all reasonable steps will be taken to contact me, and to deal with that injury/illness appropriately.
Name of parent/carer/guardian:
Signature of parent/carer/guardian:
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