Cricket Code of Conduct & Pledge

It is the goal of CCA Tournament Committee to provide a positive and fair environment for all participants of the tournament. As a player the responsibility rests with you to be willing to play hard and be committed to fair play. Cricket is a team sport and each player is an important component in the success of the team and the tournament. Player's adherence to this code of conduct will promote fair play, discipline and sportsmanship for the good of the tournament, other players and the game of Cricket.

As a PLAYER/Team Official/Parent of the tournament, I agree to the following Code of Conduct:

Players:
Play by the rule: Take extra effort to understand the rules of the game completely before participating in any games of the tournament. CCA’s tournament committee, rules committee and other officials are there to help you understand them if you have questions.

Accept Umpires’ and Officials’ decisions: Traditionally, cricket has been the sport to maintain and exhibit the highest levels of conduct and sportsmanship. Though it is a most competitive game, the continued strength of the sport has relied upon the acceptance of the Umpire’s decision and the preparedness to play within the “spirit of the game”.

Control Emotions: Play to enjoy your involvement in the game and the company of others. No verbal or equipment abuse will be tolerated.

Save Time: When coming into bat and between overs, avoid unnecessary conversation. Move back to your bowling mark and fielding positions without delay between deliveries. Pay attention to right-left batting combinations and anticipate changing your field positions accordingly.

Respect Others: Treat all players and property as you would like to be treated. Encourage your team-mates and bowlers in moderation.

Safety and Hygiene:
• CCA Tournament Committee gives highest priority to the safety and hygiene of all players. Make   sure to understand safety requirements of the game. Wear appropriate apparels and safety kit as   required all the time. Be aware of your surroundings, neighborhood and other players and   people/kids on and around the ground. Report all (minor and major) injuries and also safety   violations to your coaches/managers and CCA
  Tournament officials.

• Please ensure to clean up all the garbage including drink bottles, food wrappers and bags etc. and   leave the place clean. All the players and parents/volunteers will help in this effort at end of every   game and practice session. The school and city authorities require us to leave the place neat and   clean.

• Ensure proper use of restroom and tuffshed storage. The portable potty may not be cleaned every   day and hence it is important to maintain hygiene and make sure to keep it clean all the time.

• CCA Tournament Committee encourages all players to have their own cricket kit during practice   sessions and during the games to ensure hygiene. Use public facilities carefully and appropriately.   Report any hygiene issue promptly to your coaches/managers and CCA officials.

Ground/Field Use: Understand the ground use limitations and follow the set guidelines all the time. Most of the CCA grounds are not owned but made available by city or Schools and are shared with other. Ensure to follow all the guidelines set by officials regarding the use of each ground. If you have questions, check with your coaches/managers & CCA officials.

General Conduct Rules:
• All players should arrive at least 45 minutes before the scheduled start of the play.
• All players will stay off the playing surface prior to the start of the play.
• Warm-ups will be done on the edge of the field or in the nets.
• All players will be dressed in their full cricket attire before the start of the play.
• The coach and the captains will make the initial contact with the opposition.
• The two captains will toss on the playing surface in the presence of umpires/tournament officials.
• Play will be conducted in the spirit of the game and according to its rules.
• The team kit and individual kits will be kept tidy throughout the game and its contents checked at   end of the game.
• All team members will shake hands of the opposition before and after the game.
• The captain will shake hand of the other captain, their coach and the umpires.
• All team members will give three cheers for the opposition and umpires at the end of play.
• All the decisions made by umpires on the ground will be honored. Only umpires and/or team   coach/manager may escalate an issue or dispute to the Tournament dispute resolution   committee.

Following areas of player, manager and coaches behavior are of major concern to CCA Tournament Committee and are clearly unacceptable and may incur penalties including the disqualification of related team:

• The use of offensive language - generally as a disparaging remark to an opposing player or toward an   Umpire, or even as an expression of frustration or self-admonishment. This includes racial vilification   (any act that is reasonably likely to threaten, disparage, vilify, offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate   another person or group based on skills, race, religion, descent, color or national or ethnic origin).

• The questioning/disputing of the Umpire’s decision - often in an aggressive or sarcastic manner. This   applies equally to dismissals and unsuccessful appeals as to the judgment of calls on no-balls, wides,   byes, etc.

• Entering the field of play without umpire’s permission, disputing decisions on the field and interfering   with the progress of the game

• The excessive number of frivolous and ridiculous appeals - primarily aimed at pressuring and   intimidating the Umpire into a favorable decision.

• The actions of the dismissed batsman - in failing to leave the crease promptly on being given out   and any equipment abuse (e.g. banging the bat into the ground or against the fence, etc and/or   throwing the bat or equipment during or after his return to the pavilion).

• "Send offs" - usually to a dismissed batsman by the bowler or a member of the fielding side. This   can often inflame the situation and lead to a more serious altercation.

• If a player/team official/parent continues to breach code of conduct in any manner, despite warnings,   may result in disciplinary action against the player/team official/parent and the concerned team.

Parents/Coaches/Managers/Team Officials:
• Provide opportunities for your child/players to improve his/her skills. Encourage them to improve their   cricketing skills in batting, bowling and fielding. Give them positive feedback about their skills and   efforts. Encourage them to communicate openly with coaches. Remember help them understand   winning is only on aspect of playing the game and should not overpower all other aspects of the game.

• Encourage play within the rules, honest effort, skilled performance, goal setting and team loyalty (the   process for success).

• Be a model of good sports behavior for your child/player.

• Be courteous in your communication with players, officials and cricket tournament administrators.

• Support your child’s coaches – they haves volunteered to give your child an opportunity to play cricket.

• Parents are expected to help setup the field/wickets and help cleanup after the game.

• Respect the team selection & draw process – it is administered objectively and sincerely.

Parents, Guests & Spectators:
• Demonstrate appropriate social behavior – remember that the players play for their enjoyment.

• Let the officials conduct the game without interference and respect their decisions.

• Applaud good performances and efforts from each team.

• Respect the opposing team players, their officials and their supporters.

I have read and understood the Cricket Code of Conduct and associated rules, regulations and agree to adhere to it.

Name of the Player/coach/manager/parent: __________________________

Signature of the Player/coach/manager/parent: _______________________

Date: ____________________ Place: _________________________

Name of the Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of Player: ________________________

Signature of the Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of Player: _____________________

Date: ____________________ Place: ________________________