Introduction

The WPHCCC has a "Participation over Results" policy in Junior Cricket - Kanga, Girls and Boys. Coaches are encouraged to make sure that all players get equal amounts of batting and bowling over a full season - especially in the younger age groups.

For us, the development of cricket at a Junior level is more important than winning trophies. For our Club, success is about retaining or increasing the number of boys and girls playing cricket.

Please remember:

• children play to satisfy themselves and not adults or members of their own peer group
• cricket must be administered, taught and provided for the good of all children who want to play the game. It is their game!

Player's Code

• Cricket should be fun. Play because you want to.
• Play by the rules and spirit of the game
• Don't be a dag by arguing with umpires. Never dispute an Umpires decision by word, gesture or action.
• Sledging other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent is dumb and not good enough. This includes unnecessary noise under the guise of enthusiasm and Team motivation.
• Be a good sport; acknowledge good play, by your team and your opponent
• Bullying or taking unfair advantage of any player is not on. This includes on-field intimidation and off-field bullying by SMS and/or chat-rooms.
• Co-operate with your coach, manager, team-mates, umpires and opponents - without them you don't have a game.

Parent's Code

• Parents are encouraged to actively participate wherever possible. Things like; scoring, umpiring or just being there supporting your child. Cricket, in our Club, should not be seen as a baby-sitting service. Your child will be the winner.
• Remember, children are involved in cricket for their enjoyment, not yours
• Focus on your child's efforts and performance rather that winning or losing
• Never ridicule or yell at any child for making a mistake - it is only a game.
• Children learn best by example; applaud good play by your team and by members of the opposing team
• Derogatory comments about your own team or other players is unacceptable
• Respect Official's decisions and teach children to do likewise. Officials are volunteers and without them, your child won't have a game!
• Differences (gender, ability/disability, cultural) are irrelevant - treat everyone with respect and dignity.

Spectator's Code

• Children play cricket for their own fun; they are not there to entertain you and they are not playing for sheep stations.
• Be on your best behaviour; don't use bad language, harass players, coaches or umpires
• Show respect for the opposition, without them there would be no game - applaud good play from both teams
• Never ridicule or scold a player for making a mistake during the game
• Respect the umpire's decision - always
• Encourage players to play within the laws and spirit of the game.

Coaches Code

• Young people participate for the fun of competing - not just the winning.
• Think about measuring your success by the number of children wanting to play next season. Win/loss ratios are forgotten about at the end of the season and are not important.
• Put things in perspective and move on after adversity - look for the learnings. It is only a game.
• Encourage lots of laughter and a sense of fun
• Make mistakes, give it a go - get involved and don't take yourself too seriously.
• Never ridicule or yell at a younger player for making a mistake or not coming first
• Be reasonable in your demands on players' time, energy and enthusiasm
• Sudden change - practice adapting to it. Try players in unfamiliar positions and multi-skill every player
• Operate within the rules and Spirit of Cricket and teach your players to do the same. Show control and respect to everyone involved in cricket. Encourage your players to do the same
• Avoid overplaying the talented players; all young players need and deserve equaltime, attention and opportunities
• Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of players
• Consider attending a Level 0 / Level 1 Coaching course run through the Club, on behalf of Cricket NSW
• Any physical contact with a young person should be appropriate
• Praise children in public but never criticise them in front of their peers
• Give everyone a 'fair go' Gender, ability, cultural background or religion doesn't matter.

Umpires Code

• Act on unsporting behaviour from both sides and promote respect for all opponents
• Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive – you set an example
• Anyone participating as an umpire, is, according to the Laws of Cricket, deemed to be an umpire. Accordingly, there are responsibilities imposed on them by the Laws: o Firstly, the person must act as a qualified umpire – conducting themselves in a dignified way, give decisions in an unbiased and impartial manner and not become involved in lengthy conversations with the players on the field. o Secondly, the players are to show proper respect to that person and the decisions given as they would a qualified umpire.

Penalties

• People who choose to play for our Club do so knowing our expectations on behaviour. Should there be breaches of our Code the Club’s Disciplinary Committee will look at issues referred to it as necessary.