| Parents code of behaviour |
Players code of behaviour |
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Do not force an unwilling child to participate in cricket |
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Play by the rules |
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Remember, children are involved in cricket for their enjoyment, not yours |
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Never argue with an umpire. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or
manager approach the umpire during a break or after the game |
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Encourage your child to play by the rules |
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Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players, or
deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or
permitted behaviours in cricket |
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Focus on the child's efforts and performance rather than winning or losing |
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Work equally hard for yourself and your team-mates. Your team's performance
will benefit and so will you |
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Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game |
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Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or
the opposition |
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Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and
skilful plays by all participants |
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Treat all participants in cricket as you like to be treated. Do not bully or
take unfair advantage of another competitor |
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Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting
activities |
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Cooperate with your coach, team-mates and opponents. Without them there would
be no competition |
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Respect officials' decisions and teach children to do likewise |
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Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and
coaches |
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Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without
them, your child could not participate |
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Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their
gender, ability, cultural background or religion |
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Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their
gender, ability, cultural background or religion |
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