MEMBER RULES / CONDUCT
SUBSCRIPTION FEES
• Members must pay promptly, any fees for membership, training and matches, as determined in the club's constitution.
PERSONAL CONDUCT
• Members are required to set high standards of personal conduct at all times whilst at or representing the Club and use appropriate language in the presence of children and young people.
PLAYERS CONDUCT
• All players are expected to conform to the laws of cricket and in particular the spirit of cricket, and to support team captains who have special responsibilities to ensure the game is played in the true spirit.
GROSS MISCONDUCT
• The following offences, if committed whilst at or representing the Club will normally be regarded as gross misconduct: Making false statements regarding matters affecting membership. Attempting bodily injury to another person. Deliberate acts of discriminatory behaviour. Stealing or malicious damage to the property of other members/visitors or of the Club. Introducing or using prohibitive substances.
COACHING OF YOUNG PEOPLE
• No member is to engage in any official Club coaching duties until authorised to do so by the Club Welfare Officer.
PHOTOGRAPHY
• Photography is strictly forbidden in the changing rooms-this includes the use of photo phones.
SAFETY - USE OF HARD BALL
• All members under the age of eighteen must follow Club Guidelines on ‘safety use of hard ball for young cricketers.
ACCIDENT / INCIDENTS
• All accidents/incidents involving young people must be reported to the Club Welfare Officer.
SAFETY AND WELFARE OF YOUNG PEOPLE
• If you have any concerns about the safety and welfare of young people at the Club, you must report this to the Club Safeguarding Officer, who will deal with any concerns confidentially.
COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
• Any member/volunteer wishing to make a complaint against the Club, or another member/volunteer must do so in writing to the Club Secretary within seven days of raising a verbal complaint to an officer of the Club.
Normally by email to stevenagecc@hotmail.com
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE
• Disciplinary action against a member will only be taken according to the Club Disciplinary Procedures. This is designed to ensure consistent and fair treatment of Club members in any disciplinary matter.
Information - where to find it
The Club Constitution and various club policies, codes of conduct, rules, safety guidelines important phone numbers and other procedures are available from the club secretary or club safeguarding officer or from club website or pavilion noticeboard.
If you are unsure of any Club procedures or guidelines, please ask an Officer of the Club or email stevenagecc@hotmail.com.