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All Senior Captains SHOULD ACT AS ROLE MODELS in ensuring each player in his/her team complies with the following, both on and off the field
To be fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its junior players and the game of cricket in general.
All players must play within the rules and respect officials and their decisions
All players must respect opponents
Players must wear suitable kit for matches and practice sessions, as instructed
Foul and/or abusive language on or off the field is unacceptable
Intimidation, aggressive behaviour and/or deliberate distraction of opponents by words or actions are unacceptable
Players are not allowed to smoke or consume alcohol on the pitch at any time
Players are not allowed to take drugs of any kind on the club premises or whilst representing the club
It is expected that teams will do their utmost to win but the highest standards of sportsmanship in keeping with the spirit of the game should be displayed
It is a requirement that all players under the age of 18 shall wear a helmet when batting or keeping wicket standing up. There shall be no exception to this rule.
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
Not provide Young People with alcohol when they are under the care of the Club
Follow ECB guidelines set out in the "Safe Hands - Cricket's Policy for Safeguarding Children' and any other relevant guidelines issued
Report any concerns in relation to a Young Person, following reporting procedures laid down by the ECB
