H.W.D.J.C.L. |
LEAGUE
POLICY
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The safety and
welfare of our junior players is of primary concern.
It
is important that all those who are actively involved with the
development of young players, particularly in the capacity Team Manager,
Coach or Umpire, are fully acquainted with relevant Safety Guidelines
and Codes of Practice which are issued by Governing bodies within
cricket e.g. the
England & Wales Cricket Board, the ECB Coaching Association ,
the ECB Association of Cricket Officials, the Yorkshire
Cricket Board etc.
For the purposes of ECB communications a guideline is as it implies-
guidance based upon considered advice and consultation.. The England and
Wales Cricket Board (ECB), as the National Governing Body (NGB) advises
cricket clubs and leagues via County Boards of current best practice
which may be relied upon by insurers to assess the relative
responsibilities should a claim be made. In this case ECB as the NGB are
advising that a legal duty of care towards children is incumbent on
those designated as responsible adults in relation to those children.
Cricket
is an intrinsically dangerous game and the elimination of all risk is
impossible. Accidents will always happen.
It is believed, however, that
by following Safety Guidelines, the risk of serious injury to players
and spectators can be significantly reduced.
When hiring indoor nets consideration should be given to
evaluating whether the facilities provide a safe environment?
The
following SUBJECTS are published for the benefit of those directly
concerned with supervising and arranging matters for junior players. In
some cases the instructions given are supplementary to
League/Competition Rules and the Laws of Cricket and should be strictly
adhered to.
DUTY OF CARE
CLOSE FIELDING REGULATIONS
DANGEROUS & UNFAIR BOWLING
GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF HELMETS
including Face Protectors by Junior Wicket Keepers
FAST BOWLING DIRECTIVES
JUNIOR CRICKETERS PLAYING IN ADULT MATCHES
(OPEN AGE CRICKET)
The
sport is very proud of the efforts made by its countless volunteers who
give so much of their
time to assist in the running of clubs. However, it is important that
clubs are aware of the realities of the world outside and take the
necessary steps to recruit sensibly and have procedures in place to
protect the young cricketer and adult volunteer.
Every
club is required to adhere to the ECB "SAFE HANDS" WELFARE OF YOUNG PEOPLE POLICY and follow
requirements for recruiting, training,
retaining and recognising the value of its adult volunteer.
Clubs shall appoint a Club Welfare Officer suitably trained and able to
oversee and administer the necessary procedures to safeguard the
interests of club, young players and adult volunteers.
All age group managers, coaches, umpires and adult scorer's, whether qualified
or unqualified, paid or unpaid, MUST complete a CRB check and produce
their "Enhanced Certificate" for scrutiny by the Club
Welfare Officer, on request.
Team Managers and coaches are required to keep a record of their players
personal details including next of kin, contact telephone numbers,
medical conditions etc
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