Code of conduct for Parents and Carers
- The most important aspect of sport is enjoyment: by following these simple guidelines your child and your family will enjoy the game more.
- Never force your child to take part in sport
- Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes
- Encourage your child to learn the laws of the game and to play within the spirit of those laws
- Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials, coaches and umpire
- Help your child to recognise good performance, not just result
- Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding good performances of all
- Publicly accept officials' judgments
- Support your child's involvement and help them to enjoy cricket and to develop their skills within the game
- Listen to the advice being given to your child and back-up that advice whenever possible
- Use correct and proper language at all times
- Make sure you explain net etiquette to your child if you are in the nets with them outside training times
- Please help match managers and coaches when juniors are waiting to bat – make sure throw downs are supervised away from other players and spectators.
- If you are a regular volunteer helper with the Juniors you should hold a valid ECB DBS. Email cwo@richmondcricketclub.com
- On Sunday mornings, remain at Old Deer Park or Christs with your child. If this is not possible, discuss with the Age Group Manager.