JUNIOR CRICKET SECTION APPLICATION FORM (2015 SEASON) Name Date of birth School year Under 9 Under 11 Under 13 Under 15 New club member Y/N School Parents/Guardians Mum: (please indicate Dad: main contact with *) Other: Main Address Telephone number(s) Home: Mum: Dad: Email address(es) Mum: Dad: (Email is the main form of communication please make sure addresses are legible) Parental support (please tick the parental jobs you can help with) Team Management Secretarial Scoring Umpiring First Aid Other skills (please specify)
MEDICAL INFORMATION 1. Does your child experience any conditions requiring medical treatment and/or medication? Yes No If yes, please give details Children should bring the appropriate medication with them when being coached or playing in a match and this will remain their responsibility to administer. 2. Does your child have any allergies? Yes No If yes, please give details 3. Does your child have any specific dietary requirements? Yes No If yes, please give details 4. Please provide any further information you feel is necessary I confirm to the best of my knowledge that my son/daughter does not suffer from any medical condition other than those detailed above. I agree that, in an emergency and especially where medical attention may be required, a representative of Bowdon Cricket Club may act on my behalf for the wellbeing of the child. Name of parent/guardian Signature of parent/guardian Date
ACCEPTANCE OF BOWDON CRICKET CLUB RULES Acceptance of Bowdon Cricket Club s rules is a requirement for membership eligibility. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - by ticking the box I agree to my son / daughter / child in my care taking part in the activities of the club I confirm that my child understands and will comply with the Junior Club Rules (including Use of Outdoor Net Facilities) and confirm that my child will obey any reasonable instruction of the coaches and supervising staff I confirm that I have read, understood and will comply with the Draft Junior Charter (and rules) below. In particular, I accept that when attending matches and practice nights that my safety and that of any children in my charge (either before/after the match/practice or not participating) is my responsibility. I understand that in the event of injury or illness, all reasonable steps will be taken to contact me to deal with that injury/illness appropriately. I give consent to the use of photography for training/promotional purposes. I understand that it is my responsibility to arrange transport for my child to the club and to matches/activities away from the club. I understand that if I have regular contact with children, I will be asked to have a CRB check. Further, I confirm that when transporting children to and from matches that my car will be appropriately MOT d, taxed and insured. I enclose a cheque for the appropriate amount made payable to Bowdon Cricket Club Junior Section If not already a member of the Bowdon Club, I will arrange for club membership to be paid directly to the Bowdon Club (preferably direct debit mandate or separate cheque). Tick here if already a member. Name of parent/guardian Signature of parent/guardian Date
Bowdon Cricket Club is committed to ensuring that equity is incorporated across all aspects of its development. In doing so it acknowledges and adopts the following Sport England definition of sports equity: Sports equity is about fairness in sport, equality of access, recognising inequalities and taking steps to address them. It is about changing the culture and structure of sport to ensure it becomes equally accessible to everyone in society. The club respects the rights, dignity and worth of every person and will treat everyone equally within the context of their sport, regardless of age, ability, gender, race, ethnicity, religious belief, sexuality or social/economic status. The club is committed to everyone having the right to enjoy their sport in an environment free from threat of intimidation, harassment and abuse. All club members have a responsibility to oppose discriminatory behaviour and promote equality of opportunity. The club will deal with any incidence of discriminatory behaviour seriously, according to its disciplinary procedures. Bowdon Cricket Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its members. JUNIOR CLUB RULES Bowdon Cricket Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all its members including its Young People. The 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. All 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 the Club Welfare Officer, the Junior Club Chairman and the Club Chairman. Junior Members As a member of Bowdon Cricket Club, you are expected to abide by the general rules of the club and by the following Junior Club rules: 1. All members must play cricket within the laws and in the spirit of the game. 2. All members must show respect to fellow players, coaches, club officials and guests and ensure that their behaviour does not inhibit the enjoyment of others cricket. 3. All members must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of gender, ability, cultural background or religion. 4. All members must pay any fees or subscriptions promptly. 5. Junior members are not allowed to smoke on club premises or whilst representing the club at competitions. 6. Junior members are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on the club premises or whilst representing the club. The club rules, as stated within the Club Constitution, shall be observed at all times. 7. Junior members must respect colleagues, opponents and officials. Do not make derogatory comments or gestures about your colleagues or opponents. Never try to intimidate the opposition by threats or excessive triumphalism. 8. Junior members must be polite to umpires and respect their decisions. 9. Do not show dissent! Do not throw tantrums or cricket bats. Such behaviour invites sanctions from club officials and other organisations. 10. Junior members should keep to agreed timings for practice and matches or inform their coach or team manager at the earliest possible opportunity if they cannot play or are going to be late. 11. All members must wear the appropriate kit properly! Cricket whites and suitable trainers or cricket shoes should be worn for matches but tracksuits are permitted for practicing.
12. All players under the age of 18 years must wear helmets when batting and when standing up to the stumps when wicket keeping. 13. Any player of School Year 7 (Under 12) must not play in mixed age cricket; if Year 8, such a player must have written consent from Parent/Guardian and a lead coach at the club to participate in open age competitive matches Parents and Guardians Parents and guardians should encourage their children to respect the rules of the club and the spirit of the game of cricket: 1. Encourage your child to learn the laws of the game and to play within the spirit of those laws. 2. Encourage your child to behave respectfully and respect the rights of others to enjoy their cricketing experience. 3. Discourage unfair play and disputes with officials/coaches. 4. Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results. 5. Never force your child to take part in any sport. 6. Set a good example by recognising fair play and by applauding the good 7. Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes. 8. Publicly accept the judgment of officials without argument or comment. Do not forget, children are involved in organised sport for their enjoyment and not yours. 9. Support your child s involvement and help them to enjoy cricket and to develop within it. 10. Use correct and proper language at all times. 11. Encourage and guide participants to accept responsibility for their own performance and behaviour. Members and Guests Members and Guests include all members and officers of Bowdon Cricket Club and all guests of those members and officers, as well as all individuals who watch / attend / participate / officiate in matches hosted by the club in whatever capacity. 1. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person within the context of cricket and promote the positive aspects of cricket e.g. fair play 2. 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. Do not condone, or allow to go unchallenged, any form of discrimination if witnessed. 3. Encourage all participants to learn the laws and play within them. Recognise good performance not just match results and actively discourage unfair play, rule violations and arguing with match officials. 4. Place the well-being and safety of Young People above the development of performance. 5. Ensure that activities are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the individual. 6. Not smoke, drink or use banned substances whilst actively working with Young People in the Club. 7. Not provide Young People with alcohol when they are under the care of the Club 8. Follow ECB guidelines set out in the Safe Hands Cricket s Policy for Safeguarding Children and any other relevant guidelines issued. Volunteers In addition to the above, all Club Officers and Appointed Volunteers will:
1. Hold relevant qualifications and be covered by appropriate certification 2. Liaise with Child Welfare Officer regarding certification requirements. 3. Promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) and develop an appropriate working relationship with parents and children, based on mutual trust and respect. 4. Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance 5. Always work in an open environment (i.e. avoid private or unobserved situations and encourage an open environment) and inform players and parents of the requirements of cricket. 6. Know and understand the ECB s Safe Hands Cricket s Policy for Safeguarding Children Consider the well-being and safety of participants before the development of performance. 7. Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part 8. Never exert undue influence over performers to obtain personal benefit or reward 9. Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibitive substances Guidelines for Club Changing Policy The club has applied the following guidelines which apply to Adults and Young People (under the age of 16) sharing changing facilities. 1. Players aged 10 and under must be supervised at all times with 2 adults of the same gender. 2. Adults should try to change and shower at separate times to Young Players. 3. If Adults and Young Players need to share a changing facility, the Club must have consent from the Parents that their child/children can share a changing room with adults in the club. 4. If Young People need to share changing facilities with Adults, their Parents should be allowed to supervise them whilst they are changing. If Young People are uncomfortable changing or showering with Adults, no pressure should be placed on them to do so. Encourage them to do this at home. Use Of Outdoor Net Facilities (inc outside organised days and times) As the result of a comprehensive risk assessment, the club has formulated a policy for the use of the outdoor net facilities. All paid up cricket club members are entitled to use the net facilities providing: the session is managed by a suitably responsible person; and all juniors MUST wear relevant protective equipment when using a hard ball. 1. Access to the facilities is open to all members and members are required to leave the facilities as they would wish to fin them. 2. The club is keen to encourage all members, whether junior or senior, to practice in the nets whenever they can do so, providing: (a) Weather conditions are suitable. (b) The playing surface will not be adversely affected by usage at that time. (c) Any remedial rolling or watering required to maintain the facility is carried out by those using it, and not left to others, in consultation with the ground staff. 3. Any child under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a responsible adult (ideally a parent), and it must be recognized that over - bowling is detrimental to their physical development, and restrict their activity accordingly. The nets must only be used for legitimate cricket practice only. 4. All players must agree that they will conduct themselves in a manner that avoids jeopardising their own safety, and that of others, and that the club cannot accept any responsibility whatsoever for incidents occurring during unsupervised practice.