The development of young cricketers of all ages and abilities is one of the key areas at Kempton Cricket Club. With a team of dedicated ECB qualified coaches we aim to provide a safe and happy environment for our colts to develop their skills and enjoy the pleasures of the game. Weekly coaching and practice takes place on Sunday mornings throughout the summer months. If you want more information on Colts Cricket at Kempton contact our Director of Junior Cricket Ben Osborn on 07595 264841 or by email to benozborn@gmail.com 

The 2011 Colts coaching programme is due to start with indoor training and nets starting early in 2011 and our outdoor programme on Sunday mornings from May. Contact Ben Osborn for full details.                                                                                      

                                                                                                       KEMPTON CC CODE OF CONDUCT

As a junior member of Kempton Cricket Club you are expected to abide by the following  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 – trainers/spikes, white top and shorts/tracksuit bottoms for training and White trousers, white shirt and trainers/spikes for training and match sessions, as agreed with the coach/team manager.

·   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.

·   Abuse of the opposition or Umpire or Dissent in any form will not be accepted.

Any such event which occurs will firstly be dealt with by the Team Manager, who has full authority to take whatever action he/she deems fit. This may include removing the offending player from the game.

In addition, the Team Manager will report such incidences to the Discipline Committee, who may then take whatever sanctions they deem necessary to protect the good name of the club. Such action will likely include, but not necessarily be limited to, suspension for a number of games.

Please also note that the League now has the power to fine offending clubs should such poor behaviour be reported to them. Any such fine levied on Kempton will be passed on to the offending player.

Code of Conduct for Parents / Guardians

·   Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.

·   Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.

·   Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.

·   Never force your child to take part in sport.

·   Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all.

·   Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.

·   Publicly accept officials’ judgements.

·   Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their sport.

·   Use correct and proper language at all times.

·   Full copy of the Codes of Conduct for Members and Guests is posted on our notice board and web site

We look to your co-operation to protect the reputation of our club.

Authority to travel

Although parents/carers or guardians are responsible for travel arrangements of their children to the venue of matches and practice sessions there may be occasions when it is necessary for alternative transport arrangements to be made.

In such circumstances we seek your authority to make such arrangements. Wherever possible the Kempton Cricket Club Child Protection Policy and ECB Safe Hands Guidelines will be followed. A copy of this policy is available at Kempton Cricket Club, or on request from a Colts organiser.

Please also note that Kempton Cricket Club can be not be held liable for any accident that occurs during the journey.

Changing Policy

All parents/carers or guardians must be aware that there are circumstances under which players under the age of 16 years may find themselves changing clothes in the presence of persons over 18 years. The club requests that if any parent/carer or guardian is not comfortable with this arrangement then it is the parent/carer or guardian’s responsibility to ensure the following:

            Young players who do not wish to change or shower with adults are under no obligation

            to do so and are advised to change and shower at home

            Parental/Carer or guardian consent must be given if the young players are to

share changing facilities with adults

            It is the responsibility of the parent/carer or guardian concerned to ensure that

their child does not enter changing facilities at any time if consent is not given.

Photography

Kempton Cricket Club recognises the need to ensure the welfare and safety of all young people in cricket. As part of this commitment we will not permit photographs, video images, or other images of young people to be taken or used without the consent of the parent/carer or guardian and the young player. The club will follow the guidance issued by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on the use of images of young people which is available on www.ecb.co.uk. The club will take steps to ensure that these images are used solely for the purpose they are intended, which is the promotion and celebration of the club’s cricketing activities. If you become aware that these images are being used inappropriately you should inform the club welfare officer, Steve Crossley, immediately.

If photographs, e.g. team or action shots, are submitted to the press or published on the club website, individuals will not be identified. In circumstances where there is a need to identify an individual player in the press, parental permission will be sought beforehand.

The club understands that there are circumstances under which a parent would not wish their child to be photographed. Whilst the club will do all it can to ensure the safety of children during games, it is the responsibility of the parent / guardian concerned to ensure that if necessary their child is not photographed or videoed. The club is unable to supervise individual children during cricket activities or competitions.

Grievance Procedure

Kempton Cricket Club strives to provide a safe and happy environment for all players / supporters / parents / guardians. In the unlikely event of a dispute, the following procedure must be followed:

Playing grievance

Any Playing Grievance must be reported to the Team Manager . In the event that the grievance cannot be resolved, the Team Manager must report the matter to the Colts Organiser within 3 days. If the grievance still cannot be resolved, the matter will be reported to the Club Chairman who will call a Grievance Committee together to resolve the matter. The Grievance Committee will consist of at least 2 trustees of the club along with at least 3 other committee members. The decision of the grievance committee must be given to the person raising the grievance within 7 days.

Non Playing grievance

Any Non Playing Grievance must be reported to a Committee member. In the event that the grievance cannot be resolved, the committee member must report the matter to the Club Chairman who will call a grievance committee together to resolve the matter. The grievance committee will consist of at least 2 trustees of the club along with at least 3 other committee members. The decision of the grievance committee must be given to the person making the grievance within 7 days.

Section 8 - Automatic Non- Voting Membership Status

Junior membership of the club also provides that the parent(s) / carer(s) / guardian(s) of the child are given non-voting membership of the club as part of that junior membership.  This entitles the parent(s) / carer(s) / guardian (s) no additional privileges that would otherwise be gained by paying the appropriate adult membership fee(s). Any use of facilities (for example social / training / playing) may incur such charges as applicable to relevant adult membership.

Section 9 – Data Protection

The Club will use the information provided on this Membership Form (together with other information it obtains about the player) to administer his/her cricketing activity at the Club and in any activities in which he/she participates through the Club and to care for and supervise activities in which he/she is involved.

In some cases this may require the Club to disclose the information to County Boards, Leagues and to the England and Wales Cricket Board. In the event of a medical issue or child protection issue arising, the Club may disclose certain information to doctors or other medical specialists and/or to police, children’s social care, the Courts and/or probation officers and, potentially to legal and other advisers involved in an investigation. 

As the person completing this form, you must ensure that each person whose information you include in this form knows what will happen to their information and how it may be disclosed.

By returning this completed Membership Form, I agree to my child in my care taking part in the activities of Kempton Cricket Club.

I understand that I will be kept informed of activities at Kempton 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 / the alternative contact and to deal with that injury/illness appropriately.