General Code of Conduct – Frankston Y.C.W. Cricket Club

As a person required to comply with this By-law, you must meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any activity held or sanctioned by a Community Cricket Peak Body, a Region, an Affiliated Association or an Affiliated Club:

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others.
Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealings with others.
Be professional in and accept responsibility for your actions.
Make a commitment to providing quality service.
Operate within the rules of the sport including state guidelines which govern Cricket Victoria, the Community Cricket Peak Bodies, the Regions and Affiliated Clubs and Associations.
Do not use your involvement with a Community Cricket Peak Body, a Region or Affiliated Club and Association to promote your own beliefs, behaviours or practices where these are inconsistent with those of Community Cricket Peak Bodies, Regions and Affiliated Clubs and Associations.
Demonstrate a high degree of individual responsibility especially when dealing with persons under 18 years of age, as your words and actions are an example.
Avoid unaccompanied and unobserved activities with persons under 18 years of age, wherever possible.
Refrain from any behaviour that may bring the sport of cricket, a Community Cricket Peak Body, a Region or Affiliated Club and Association into disrepute.
Provide a safe environment for the conduct of the activity.
Show concern and caution towards others who may be sick or injured.
Be a positive role model.
Understand the repercussions if you breach or are aware of any breaches of this Code of Behaviour.
Act at all times to protect and promote the sport of cricket in accordance with the Spirit of Cricket.

Media Code of behaviour

In addition to the General Code of Behaviour, as a media representative in any activity held by or under the auspices of a Community Cricket Peak Body, a Region, or an Affiliated Club and Association, you must meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any such activity or event:

Provide coverage of all player’s Cricket activities, including development programs, competitive and non-competitive Cricket.
Be aware of the difference between adult Cricket programs and children’s Cricket programs.
Place in proper perspective the isolated incidents of unsportsmanlike behaviour rather than make such incidents the “highlight” of the event.
Focus upon player’s fair play and their honest effort.
Identify and report on the problems of players participating in organised Cricket and report the violations and distortions of their rights as players.
Recognise the sporting achievements of players from disadvantaged groups, including adolescent girls, people with disabilities, Koories and Torres Strait islanders, people from non-English speaking backgrounds and rural population.
Recognise and report the achievements of volunteers as administrators, coaches, officials and mentors of cricket.

Spectator Code of Behaviour

In addition to the General Code of Behaviour, as a spectator in any activity held by or under the auspices of a Community Cricket Peak Body, a Region or an Affiliated Club and Association you must meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any such activity or event:

Most players (in particular children) participate in Cricket activities for fun. They are not participating for entertainment of spectators only.
Applaud good performance and efforts by all players. When watching a game congratulate both teams upon their performance regardless of the game’s outcome.
Respect the umpires’ and coaches’ decisions. If there is a disagreement, follow the appropriate procedure in order to question the decision and teach children to do likewise.
Never ridicule or scold a player for making a mistake during a competition. Positive comments are motivational.
Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by administrators, coaches, players, umpires or parents/guardians.
Show respect for your team’s coach, the umpire and opponents. Without them there would be no game.
Encourage players to play according to the rules and the official decisions and develop your own knowledge of the rules.
Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language, and not harassing administrators, coaches, players or umpires.
Support the use of age-appropriate development activities and modified rules.

Support staff code of Behaviour

In addition to the General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any activity held by or under the auspices of a Community Cricket Peak Body, a Region or an Affiliated Club and Association and in your role as a coach of, a Community Cricket Peak Body, a Region or an Affiliated Club and Association:

Operate within the rules and Spirit of Cricket and teach your players to do the same.
Remember that young people participate for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun.
Never ridicule or yell at a young player for making a mistake or not coming first.
Be reasonable in your demands on players’ time, energy and enthusiasm.
Avoid overplaying the talented players; all young players need and deserve equal time, attention and opportunities.
Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of all players.
Display control and respect to all those involved in Cricket. This includes opponents, coaches, umpires, administrators, parents and spectators. Encourage your players to do the same.
Show concern and caution toward sick and injured players. Follow the advice of a physician when determining whether an injured player is ready to recommence training or competition.
Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest Cricket coaching practices and principles of growth and development of young people. Be honest and ensure that qualifications are not misrepresented.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Promote a climate of mutual support among your players. Encourage players to respect one another and to expect respect for their worth as individuals regardless of their level of play.
Encourage and facilitate players’ independence and responsibility for their own behaviour, performance, decisions and actions.
Determine, in consultation with the players, what information is confidential and respect that confidentiality.
Provide feedback to players in a caring sensitive manner to their needs. Avoid overly negative feedback.
Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards your players. This includes verbal, physical and emotional abuse. Be alert to any forms of abuse directed toward your players from other sources while they are in your care. (Abide by Community Cricket Member Protection By-law).
Refrain from any form of harassment towards your players. Treat all players fairly within the context of their sporting activities, regardless of gender, race, place of origin, athletic potential, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, and other condition. (Abide by Community Cricket Member Protection By-law).
Be acutely aware of the power that you as a coach develop with your players in the coaching relationship and avoid any sexual intimacy with players that could develop as a result.
Avoid situations with your players that could be construed as compromising. Any physical contact with a young person should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player’s skill development.
At all times use appropriate training methods which will benefit the players and avoid those which could be harmful. Ensure that the tasks, training, equipment and facilities are safe and suitable for age, experience, ability and physical and psychological conditions of the players.
Ensure the players time spent with you is a positive experience. All players are deserving of equal attention and opportunities. Provide training and game opportunities that ensure everyone has a reasonable chance to succeed and to improve/acquire skills and develop confidence.
Actively discourage the use of performance enhancing drugs, the use of alcohol and tobacco and illegal substance. (Abide by the Cricket Victoria Anti-Doping Policy).
Recognise individual differences in players and always think of the player’s long-term best interests.
Set challenges for each player which are both achievable and motivating.
Respect the fact that your goal as a coach for the player may not always be the same as that of the player. Aim for excellence based upon realistic goals and due consideration for the participant’s growth and development.
At all times act as a role model that promotes the positive aspects of sport and of Cricket by maintaining the highest standards of personal conduct and projecting a favourable image of Cricket and of coaching at all times.
Recognise your player’s rights to consult with other coaches and advisers. Cooperate fully with other specialists (eg. sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists etc).
Do not exploit any coaching relationship or information gained through Cricket Victoria Programs, to further personal, political, or business interests.
Encourage players and coaches to develop and maintain integrity in their relationship with others.

Umpiring Code of Behaviour

In addition to the General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any activity held or sanctioned by a Community Cricket Peak Body, a Region or an Affiliated Club and Association and in your role as an umpire appointed by a Community Cricket Peak Body, a Region or an Affiliated Club and Association:

Compliment and encourage all participants.
Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions.
Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all opponents.
Emphasise the spirit of the game rather than the errors.
Be a good sport yourself – actions speak louder than words.
Keep up to date with the latest available resources for umpiring and the principles of growth and development of young people.
Remember, you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive.
Place the safety and welfare of participants above all else.
Treat all players with respect at all times.
Accept responsibility for all actions taken. Exercise reasonable care to prevent injury by ensuring players play within the rules. Reasonable care consists of advising the players of illegal body movements, showing due diligence in detecting infringements and penalising rule breakers.
Umpires must be impartial and maintain integrity in their relationship with other umpires, players and coaches.
Avoid situations which may lead to a conflict of interest.
Value the individual in sport. Ensure the players have the opportunity for discussion with you after the match.
Encourage inclusivity and access to all areas of officiating. Aim for excellence based upon realistic goals and due consideration for growth and development.
Be a positive role model in behaviour and personal appearance by maintaining the highest standards of personal conduct and projecting a favourable image of Cricket and umpiring at all times.

Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards players. This includes verbal, physical and emotional abuse. Be alert to any forms of abuse directed towards the players from other sources while they are playing. (Abide by Community Cricket Member Protection By-law).
Refrain from any form of harassment towards players. Treat all players fairly within the context of their sporting activities, regardless of gender, race, place of origin, athletic potential, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, socio-economic status, and other conditions. (Abide by Community Cricket Member Protection Bylaw).
Show concern and caution towards ill and injured players. You should enforce the blood rule and apply procedures regarding ill or injured players according to the rule book. Common sense must be applied in all cases.
In accordance with ACB and Cricket Victoria guidelines, modify rules and regulations to match the skill levels and needs of young people.
Encourage and promote rule changes which will make participation more enjoyable.
Give all young people a ‘fair go’ regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Institute disciplinary procedures when necessary, without fear or favour in accordance with the rules of the competition and the Spirit of Cricket.
Participate in ongoing training, be aware of rule changes, be a member of an Umpires Association wherever possible and promote the Spirit of Cricket.

Administrator code of conduct

In addition to the General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any activity held by or under the auspices of a Community Cricket Peak Body, a Region or an Affiliated Club and Association and in your role as an administrator of a Community Cricket Peak Body, a Region or an Affiliated Club and Association:

Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealings with others.
Be professional in and accept responsibility for your actions. Your language, presentation, manners and punctuality should reflect high standards.
Resolve conflicts fairly and promptly through established procedures.
Maintain strict impartiality.
Be aware of your legal responsibilities.
Develop a positive sport environment by allowing for the special needs of the players (especially children), by emphasising enjoyment and by providing appropriate development and competitive experiences.
Involve players in the planning, leadership, evaluation and decision making relating to the activity.
Ensure activities, equipment and facilities are safe and appropriate to the ability level of participating players. Activities, rules, equipment, lengths of games and training schedules should take into consideration the age, ability and maturity level of participating players.
Ensure that everyone (administrators, coaches, players, umpires, parents, spectators, sponsors and physicians) emphasise fair play in Cricket activities and games.
Where appropriate, distribute a Code of Behaviour sheet to coaches, players, umpires, parents, spectators and the media.
Protect and promote the sport of Cricket in accordance with the Spirit of Cricket.

Alcohol and Illicit Drug Code of conduct

Overview

The purpose of the Alcohol and Illicit Drug Policy is to provide guidelines for the management of the use or misuse of alcohol and illicit drugs within the Club and to outline disciplinary measures that may result from breaches of this policy (See schedule 1)

Key objectives include protection of the health and welfare of FRANKSTON YCW CC members, protection of the reputation of the FRANKSTON YCW CC and taking a socially responsible position on a key health issue.

Comprehensive alcohol and drug policies and procedures address the reality of drug use and associated problems in the community and reflect a commitment to the health, safety and welfare of the FRANKSTON YCW CC community

Alcohol and illicit drug misuse is a social and health problem, which is responsive to prevention, and appropriate diagnosis and treatment

The FRANKSTON YCW CC aims to encourage moderation and a responsible attitude toward the consumption of alcohol, and minimize alcohol and illicit drug related harm to its members

Policy and Application

Members of the Club should not be adversely affected by alcohol or illicit drugs whilst engaged in Club activities, competitions, functions or business.

Members of the Club should observe local, state and federal laws in relation to using, possessing, giving or selling alcohol or illicit drugs.

All members of the Club share responsibility for protecting the competitive environment by exemplifying high standards of professional and personal conduct.

The FRANKSTON YCW CC has a legitimate interest in taking appropriate action if alcohol or illicit drug use is adversely affecting health, safety or performance of an individual or group within the Club or brings the Club into disrepute.

The FRANKSTON YCW CC does not condone or support the use, possession, cultivation or trafficking of illicit drugs or the misuse and abuse of prescription or other medication.

The Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures apply to all members of the Club at any activities undertaken on Club sites. This includes:

All registered members, including parents of junior members, as per the constitution
All club employees whilst they are working for or representing the Club in any capacity.

Relevant Legislation

Occupational Health and Safety Act 1985
Liquor Control Reform Act 1998
Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act (Vic) 1981

Responsibilities

Members

Members must not attend Club competitions, training or events if adversely affected by alcohol or illicit drugs.

Staff

Staff must ensure that they do not attend the Club offices, sites or events if adversely affected by alcohol or illicit drugs.

If the Club determines that a staff member is impaired by alcohol or illicit drug use, they may direct that staff member to cease work immediately.

Staff members are responsible for setting parameters for acceptable behaviour and addressing inappropriate behaviour in members. Staff are not expected to diagnose or counsel members who appear to be misusing alcohol or illicit drugs; however, they do have a responsibility, where appropriate, to encourage members to seek assistance if they believe misuse of alcohol or illicit drugs is occurring.

Management and Use of Alcohol

Events Involving Alcohol

These are events that are hosted and endorsed by, or affiliated with, the Club regardless of their size, location or participants.

All activities involving alcohol must have at least one nominated person who will be responsible for the planning, management and safe conduct of the event. This person should do everything that is reasonable and practicable to reduce or eliminate risk and minimise harmful consequences arising from the conduct of the event. This includes ensuring that the event is held in accordance with relevant Federal and State laws and Club policies and regulations. (See Schedule 2)

Bus Drivers

A bus driver must not have drugs or alcohol present in his/her blood or breath immediately before or while driving a bus

Emergency Assistance

In the event of an emergency occurring at an event involving alcohol or illicit drugs the Event Manager should contact the Ambulance, Fire Brigade or Police Services as appropriate by dialling 000

Education/ Intervention

To minimize the risk to members, the Club will provide programs to educate and assist its members. These will include the following.

Illicit Drug and Alcohol information and educational sessions

The Club will provide a compulsory educational session for all its representative members aged 15 and upwards once a year.

Designated Medical Officer/Confidential Drug Testing

Where appropriate, the FRANKSTON YCW CC may advise referral to the FRANKSTON YCW CC medical officer. The member/members parents will bear the costs of this consultation. This is a confidential consultation and aims to address and resolve any issues prior to formal testing and sanctions as per the policy.

The Club reserves the right to request that a member undertake a urine drug test to confirm the presence/absence of illicit drugs in his/her system. Where a positive test is returned the cost of this test will be passed onto the member before they can resume activities within the Club.

Where a negative test is returned the Club will cover costs.

Any test will be organized through the FRANKSTON YCW CC Medical Officer, at a time of the FRANKSTON YCW CC’s choosing. A refusal by a member to undertake such test may result in the indefinite suspension of that member.

Sanctions for Alcohol breaches

The following disciplinary measures shall be enforced for breaches of the code regarding alcohol

(i) Members whose behaviour under the influence of alcohol has a direct effect on participant’s behaviour and enjoyment of the game at training, matches or FRANKSTON YCW CC functions
Four-week suspension and a good behaviour period of 6 months
(ii) Members whose behaviour under the influence of alcohol results in violent or aggression towards other members or participants at training, matches or FRANKSTON YCW CC functions:
Twelve-week suspension and a good behaviour period of 12 months
(iii) Members who supply or sell alcohol to underage participants at any FRANKSTON YCW CC event.
Twelve-week suspension and a good behaviour period of 12 months

Repeat Offenders:

Members who breach this policy a second time will need to undertake counselling at their own expense and provide to the FRANKSTON YCW CC Executive proof of this counselling before being allowed to participate in any FRANKSTON YCW CC event. Members who transgress a third time shall be suspended indefinitely until they can satisfy the FRANKSTON YCW CC executive they have overcome their alcohol issues.

Sanctions for Illicit Drug breaches

The following disciplinary measures shall be enforced for breaches of the code regarding illicit drugs

Members whose behaviour under the influence of illicit drugs has a direct effect on participant’s behaviour and enjoyment of the game whether at training, matches or FRANKSTON YCW CC functions

Twelve-week suspension, a good behaviour period of 6 months and community service work within the Club
Members whose behaviour under the influence of illicit drugs results in violent or aggressive towards other members or participants at training, matches or FRANKSTON YCW CC functions:
Twenty-four-week suspensions and a good behaviour period of 24 months
Members who supply or sell illicit drugs to underage participants at any FRANKSTON YCW CC event.
Instant expulsion from the Club

Repeat Offenders:

Members who breach the policy a second time will need to undertake counselling at their own expense and provide to the FRANKSTON YCW CC Executive proof of this counselling before being allowed to participate in any FRANKSTON YCW CC event. Members who transgress a third time shall be suspended indefinitely until they can satisfy the FRANKSTON YCW CC executive they have overcome their drug related issues.

Summary

It is the intention of the FRANKSTON YCW CC to have its activities, events and competitions conducted in an atmosphere of enjoyment and safety.

The aim of this policy is to minimize the impact of illicit drugs and alcohol upon the Club, its members, its events and competitions. The policy has the provision to act both in a disciplinary and a rehabilitative manner as required.

In doing this Club expects to achieve the following:

(A) Prohibition of illicit drug use within the Club

(B) Responsible consumption of alcohol by its membership where appropriate

(D) Appropriate education and assistance to any members who require such help

Schedule 1

Illicit Drugs
Cannabinoids (hashish, marijuana, THC and other biologically similar substances)
Stimulants (amphetamine, cocaine, dimethamphetamine, methamphetamine, methylamphetamine and other biologically similar substances)
Narcotics (diamorphine (heroin), methadone, morphine, pethidine, oxycodone and other biologically similar substances)

Schedule 2 Responsible Use of Alcohol at FRANKSTON YCW CC Events

The event is fully inclusive and welcoming of all invitees including those who are not of legal drinking age and those who choose not to drink
The event has designated times between which alcohol is served, and it must not be served outside of these times
Non-alcoholic drinks including plain water are freely available
Appropriate food which does not encourage further drinking is provided
Alcohol is only consumed in the area designated for the event
Alcohol is not served to a person under the age of eighteen
Alcohol is not served to an intoxicated person
An appropriate standard of conduct is encouraged to ensure the safety and enjoyment of those attending the event.

Parent/Guardian Code of conduct Policy

In addition to the General Code of Behaviour, as a player in any activity held by or under the auspices of a Community Cricket Peak Body, a Region or an Affiliated Club and Association you must meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any such activity or event:

Play by the rules and within the Spirit of Cricket.
Never argue with an umpire. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the umpire during a break or after the game.
Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in Cricket.
Work equally hard for yourself and your teammates. Your team’s performance will benefit and so will you.
Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition.
Treat all participants in Cricket as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.
Cooperate with your coach, teammates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition.
Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Participate because you enjoy it, not just to please parents and coaches.
Participate fairly and safely.
Do not engage in practises that affect sporting performance (alcohol, tobacco and drug use.)
Respect and acknowledge the contribution of those who create the opportunity for you to play.
Respect your coach and train and play to the best of your ability and develop your participation in accordance with the Spirit of Cricket.

Social Media code of conduct policy

These codes of conduct apply to all members both on and off the playing field.

Members are personally responsible and liable for anything they say and represent on-line on user generated media.

The club trusts and respects our members to exercise responsibility whenever they participate in social media.

The use of social media sites and electronic media are all forms of public domain communication including but not limited to:

Facebook,
Twitter and
Email.

The proliferation of information spreads very quickly through status updates, linked in friend communities and so on.

We all have an important responsibility to not say or communicate anything untoward with respect to Affiliated Community Cricket and its members. This includes but is not limited to:

umpires,
competing clubs,
committee members or
anyone associated in the conduct of:
playing,
officiating,
promoting or
administrating cricket.
This includes:
racist or vilifying comments,
bad language,
insulting comments,
religious connotations,
personal attacks or slander,
personal comments relating to family or associated friends within the cricket community.

Examples of breaches of code of conduct by social media include:

Offensive comments made about an association umpire by a player on their personal page.
Racist comments made about an opposition team on a club website.
Offensive videos posted about a volunteer of their cricket club.
A survey generating offensive public opinions about a group of opposition clubs.
A discriminating personal attack made by a fellow team member on a personal page.
Personal blogs should have clear disclaimers that the views expressed are those of the author, not of community cricket and their affiliated club or association. Blogs without a clear disclaimer distancing an individual from their member organisations could be deemed a breach of the Member Protection By-Laws.
Community Cricket logos (eg club logos) should have clear disclaimers that the views expressed are those of the author and not the member organisation. Community Cricket blogs must be conducted in a professional manner ensuring that they do not breach the Member Protection By-Laws.
Community Cricket logos (eg club logos) must not be used without consent from the club committees and executive.
Should a circumstance arise whereby on an unsolicited basis a member received electronic communication from another person which contains obscene messages, explicit images of offence, derogatory, inflammatory or discriminatory information, breaches of code of conduct or brings the game of cricket in to disrepute, they must immediately request that the sender destroy or remove the message and that no further messages of a similar nature be sent or remove the message from a site of administration. If this action does not cease, breach of conduct actions within the By-law should be enacted.

A member identified as misusing electronic communication and social media as outlined in the Member Protection By-Law will be subject to disciplinary actions and may result in:

A formal warning
Suspension from participation within Victorian community cricket.
Members are encouraged to seek guidance from their affiliate club or association where breaches of conduct are encountered within community cricket.

The club will respect the rights and dignity of all individuals by providing the following:

fair, open, honest, dignified and non-discriminatory treatment;
the opportunity to respond to accusation of breaches in accordance with the Member Protection By-laws.
The personal dignity, privacy and rights of all members will be respected and any discrimination, harassment or offence to others will be dealt with in accordance with the relevant policies, procedures and legislation.
The club expects that all members conduct themselves in an honest and ethical manner and treat other members fairly and with respect.