This Code of Conduct applies to all players, umpires, managers, coaches, parents and spectators of teams playing in CJCA controlled or administered games.
GENERAL
All players, umpires, managers, coaches, parents and spectators should play cricket with the following ideals in mind:
1. Respect the rules
2. Respect the officials and accept their decisions
3. Respect the opponent
4. Have a concern for equal opportunity
5. Be gracious winners and dignified losers
This means that you should:
AS PLAYERS
1. Co-operate with others and treat them with respect
2. Have fun, develop your own skills while accepting your limits
3. Know the rules and don’t cheat
4. Accept the Umpire’s decision without dissent, even if you do not think they are right
5. Don’t use coarse language
AS UMPIRES
1. Co-operate with others (players and the other umpire) and treat them with respect
2. Know the rules and do not cheat
3. Accept the other Umpire’s decision without dissent, even if you do not think they are right. (The square leg umpire’s decisions will be limited to run out’s and “height” no ball’s.
4. Don’t use coarse language
AS COACHES AND MANAGERS
1. Set a positive example
2. Teach the values of sportsmanship to your team
3. Never argue with officials in front of players or spectators
4. Discourage a ‘win at all costs’ attitude
5. Encourage all players to participate
6. Try to minimise the time on the pitch, unless umpiring
AS PARENTS AND SPECTATORS
1. Never force children to participate - only encourage
2. Don’t achieve your dreams by pressurising a child
3. Talk to your child/player. Encourage them. Are they having fun?
4. Are they learning that being fair and developing new skills are important?
5. Do not encroach onto the playing area
COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
Players, coaches, managers, umpires, parents and spectators of CJCA controlled games who feel there is a breach of the above Code of Conduct, can choose to lodge a complaint to the CJCA. Such notification must be made in writing to the CJCA Grade Manager of the grade or the CJCA Manager within 3 days of the event occurring. (CJCA Manager - Barry Hazeldine, 27 McDougall Ave, Merivale, Christchurch)
Such complaints will be adjudicated on by a disciplinary committee, comprising of at least 3 CJCA executive committee members. This committee will determine and communicate the adjudication time frames for the complaint and responses. The “defendant/s” will be given the opportunity to read the details of the complaint and to respond. Complaints and responses by “defendants” may be supported in writing by others. The disciplinary committee will determine if a physical hearing is warranted but in any event, will consider the views expressed in writing by all parties. The committee may choose to approach other parties associated with the grade to establish if patterns of behaviour support or do not support the nature of the complaint.
The disciplinary committee may impose penalties including the suspension of any players, umpires, managers or coaches of teams playing in Association controlled or administered games. Any penalties imposed will be communicated in writing to the defendant/s and to the Club or School associated with the defendant, and where felt appropriate, to others as well.