Devizes Cricket Club

DEVIZES CRICKET CLUB - CODE OF CONDUCT:

CLUB MEMBERS AND GUESTS


The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below. All volunteers must:

•    Consider the well being and safety of participants before the development of performance.
•    Develop an appropriate relationship with performers, based on mutual trust and respect.
•    Promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. Fair play).
•    Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance.
•    Follow all guidelines laid down by the national governing body and the club.
•    Hold any appropriate, valid qualifications and insurance cover.
•    Never exert undue influence over performers to obtain personal benefit or reward.
•    Never condone rule violation, rough play or the use of prohibitive substances.
•    Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.
•    Promote recognitions of good performance, not just results.
•    Never force people to participate in sport.
•    Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performance of all.
•    Publicly accept officials’ judgements.
•    Support participants’ involvement and help them to enjoy their sport.
•    Never punish of belittle a player for losing or making mistakes.
•    Use correct and proper language at all times.