Newcastle Junior Cricket Association Inc. Policies, Guidelines, Codes and Acts The following policies are safety measures and all clubs, coaches and umpires, (official or otherwise) must use every endeavour to ensure that the policies are complied with. Player or Participant Injury Insurance The association shall collect from all clubs the insurance premium as advised by the National Cricket Insurance Programme through Cricket Australia, and ensure such premiums are paid to Cricket Australia in the prescribed manner. Full details of the cover can be obtained from Cricket Australia. Safe Play The association shall investigate injuries or incidents with a view to review and change where necessary of the competition By-Laws to ensure player safety and safe play. Where an affiliated organisation nominates a facility to which the association may allocate fixtures, it shall be the responsibility of the nominating organisation to maintain safety standards and safe playing conditions. Where a facility is allocated to an affiliated organisation by the association it shall be the responsibility of that affiliated organisation to maintain safety standards and safe playing conditions. Protective Apparel It is recommended by the association that players make use of the various approved protective cricket apparel which is available from various sports stores. Helmets for batters and close in fielders Chest protectors for batters Stout shoes with non slip soles Dental or mouth guards Sun Hats and sunscreen for all participants Thigh guards for all batters
Bowling Injury Prevention Policy Maximum Overs No medium pace or fast bowler (broadly defined as one to whom the wicketkeeper would normally stand back) shall be permitted to bowl more than the number of overs in the spell, or a practice session, all the number of overs in the day s play as set out below: Match Training Age Max Overs Max Overs Max Overs Sessions 1 st September per spell per day per session per week Under 19 8 20 8 3 Under 17 6 16 6 3 Under 16 6 12 6 2 Under 15 6 12 6 2 Under 14 5 10 5 2 Under 13 5 10 5 2 Under 12 4 8 4 2 Under 11 4 8 4 2 Under 10 4 8 4 2 Minimum Rest Period a. Following a spell of bowling a pace bowler must be rested for double the number of overs bowled. b. A bowler who has bowled a spell of fewer than the maximum number of overs set out above, may resume bowling prior to the completion of the minimum rest period as defined above, but this will be considered an extension of the same spell, and the limit of the overs in total in the spell will still apply. Following the completion of the spell, the normal break between spells will apply- the break within the spell is disregarded. c. For the purposes of calculating a bowler s minimum rest period as defined above, any interruption to play due to wet weather or an interval shall contribute in the amount of one over for each 3 1/2 minutes or part thereof. d. Pace bowlers shall be designated as such by the umpires, in consultation if necessary, and these bowlers will be considered to be pace bowlers even if they change to slow bowling. The designation by the umpires is final and cannot be appealed. e. Bowling limitation records shall be recorded on the score sheets for the match. Also the umpires shall maintain record sheets or cards for the match and will check regularly with the scorers, if needed to verify their accuracy. These sheets or cards need not be returned to the recorder with the score sheets.
SunSmart Policy Australia leads the world in skin cancer rates. On current figures as many as two out of every three people who grow up in Australia can expect to get skin cancer and some time in their lives. Exposure to the suns ultraviolet radiation (UVR) increases the risk of skin damage and skin cancer and can also damage the eyes. Childhood exposure to UVR is a strong determinant of life long risk, so SunSmart behaviour needs to become a habit early in life. Newcastle Junior Cricket Association is committed to safer sport for all. Reducing exposure to UVR is a key component of this. The policy is designed to provide guidelines for incorporation of sun protection practices into the operations of this association. This association will provide leadership and support for its affiliates in adopting protection practices and policy. To Whom The Policy Applies Players at state, regional and local levels Officials, Umpires, Scorers, Coaches, Managers and Administrators. Sun Protection Guidelines a. Whenever possible reduce the time spent outdoors when UVR levels are at their highest (11 am - 3 pm daylight saving time). The scheduling of cricket in the mornings and late afternoons is encouraged. b. Choose lose fitting clothing in a tightly woven fabric to cover as much skin as possible. A collar, worn up, with long sleeves provides better protection. c. Wear a hat with a broad brim to protect the face, ears and neck. Legionnaire style caps with a broad brim and back flap are also a good choice for younger players. Caps offer very little protection from UVR. d. Apply broad-spectrum, water resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher at least 15 minutes before going outside. Remember to a reapply every two hours or when sunscreen has been washed or wiped off. e. Whenever possible, where wrap around sunglasses meeting the Australian standard for UV protection (labeled AS 1067 on the swing tag). f. Whenever possible use any available shade. Remember, however, that reflected and scattered UVR can still burn skin even in the shade. g. It is important to be a good roll model for younger players and encourage them to use sun protection measures.
Racial and Religious Vilification Policy Preamble: Cricket is a game where polite interaction between participants and with spectators has always been an essential component. It is part of each coach and/or team manager s role to ensure that the behaviour of all players in the team meet the expectations of the community generally and the cricket community in particular. The cricket community is anxious to ensure that people of all ethnic and religious backgrounds enjoyed playing in watching the game of cricket. Conduct Covered by this Clause No person who is participating in the match under the jurisdiction all auspices of the New South Wales Cricket Association or its affiliates shall engage in any conduct, act towards all speak to any other person in a manner which offends, insults, humiliates or vilifies such person on the basis of that person s race, religion, colour, descent or ethnic origin. The Relationship Between this Clause and the By-Laws This clause does not restrict any other action which may be taken in relation to the conduct covered by this clause or the Newcastle Junior Cricket Association, Code of Conduct. Procedures Following Allegation a. Any allegation of breach of this clause made against a player should be directed by the complainant in either verbally or in writing to the team coach and/or manager who shall: (i) Immediately requests the player involved to apologise to the (ii) complainant, or If the allegation is not admitted, undertake an investigation of the matter at the conclusion of the match. b. Any person found to be in breach of this clause as a result of an investigation by the team coach and/or manager will be required to apologise to the complainant before being permitted to play in a any future match. c. Where a breach of this clause is alleged against the player who has previously breached the clause, the team coach and/or manager will again attempt to resolve the matter. However if the team coach and/or manager regard the allegation to be more serious than the earlier occasion, they shall, through their affiliated club, report the matter to the Newcastle Junior Cricket Association. Where a complainant who has directed an alleged breach of this clause to the team coach and/or manager is not satisfied with the outcome, the complainant is entitled to lodge a complaint and report to the Newcastle Junior Cricket Association. The report of complaint shall be dealt with under the Newcastle Junior Cricket Association Inc. Code of Conduct.
The Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 Under the Act It is an offence for a prohibited person to apply for or remain in child related employment (including acting as a volunteer) Within one month of its commencement, all employees (including volunteers) must inform the association if they are a prohibited person. Within six months of its commencement the association must ask existing employees (including volunteers) and applicants for employment (including acting as a volunteer) whether or not they are a prohibited person. The existing employees (volunteers) have one month to respond to the association. Penalties are imposed on the prohibited person, the association and existing employees (volunteers) for non-compliance. Grounds The association shall make funding available for clubs for the procurement of new grounds or training facilities, the refurbishment of old grounds to make them suitable for junior cricket or improvements to existing facilities. Each application shall be submitted to the association grounds committee for approval prior to the commencement of the project. Submissions to the association should outline the details of the work to be carried out, written quotes and evidence of the club s contribution to the project. Clubs are reminded that they are responsible to ensure all grounds are clearly marked and fit for play and that toilets are unlocked. This applies to all grounds that have been allocated as home grounds. Clubs should arrange keys for toilets from the appropriate Council or ground authority. Become an Umpire Contact Phil Northey, Secretary of the Newcastle City & Suburban Umpires Association on 49461429, for details of what is required to fill this vital role. There is always a shortage of umpires so this is your chance to put something back into our great sport. If you re not sure, ring Phil and he will tell you what you need to know.