Junior Cricket

 
Junior Cricket
    		  
     

    Harrow Cricket Club has a thriving youth section. They enter teams in the Middlesex North Area leagues at under 10 – 11 - 13 -15 -17.Harrow Cricket Club work hard alongside all the coaches  to ensure that training nights are fun, safe and allow children to develop and show progress at their own pace. 

    Clubmark is a cross-sport quality accreditation for clubs with junior sections that ensures the well-being of young people whilst in the care of adults, other than their legal parent(s)/carer(s). It is administered by Sport England.  National governing bodies, in our case the ECB, award

    Clubmark to proven high quality clubs. After much hardwork Harrow Cricket Club gained accreditation in 2007. We join a select band of clubs across the UK across 25 sports. The aim now is to drive forward with our implementation of best practice in our provision of coaching to young cricketers in our community. Harrow Cricket club are always happy to welcome new players of all ages and abilities. For further information contact us at 
    harrowcricket@btconnect.com

    		  
         
     
    Child Proctection
      		  
       

      HCC is firmly and enthusiastically committed to ensuring that the club provides a safe, friendly and enjoyable experience for all young people.

       

           The introduction of our Child Protection
           Policy is not just to protect young     people in cricket, it is to introduce good practice, raise awareness and provide piece of mind. Child Protection is about ensuring that any young person or vulnerable adult is safe in any environment.

      An awareness and education of others to understand what factors cause young people harm. Identifying risks to young people.

      The Club must obtain a consent form, signed by a Parent/Carer, granting permission that their Child/Children can share changing facilities with adults. No pressure will be placed on any young person to shower or change in public.

                 

      As part of our commitment to ensure the safety of Young People we will not permit photographs, video images or other images of Young People to be taken or used without the consent of the Parents/Carers and the Young Person. 

      		 
           
       
      Coaches Code of Conduct
        		  
         

        Consider the well-being and safety of participants before the development of performance. Develop an appropriate working relationship with performers, based on mutual trust and respect. Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part.Promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play). Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance.

        Follow all guidelines laid down by the national governing body and the club. Hold the appropriate, valid qualifications and insurance coverNever exert undue influence over performers to obtain personal benefit or reward. Never condone rule violations, rough play or  the use of prohibitive substances.
        		 
             
         
        Team Managers / Coaches
          		  
           

          Club Welfare Officer

          Ray Bennison

          Team Managers
          U10s/U11s Ray Bennison
           U13s A Pete Atfield
          U13s B Carl Clarke 
          U15s Neil Rands
          U17s Divyesh Patel

          Qualified ECB Coaches

          Ray Bennison - Neil Rands - Carl Clarke - Alan Smith

          Colts Registration Evening

          Friday 12th March 7:30pm

          Training Starts

          Friday 9th April 1800 to 2000

          		  
               
           
          Junior Rules
            		  
             
            Harrow Cricket Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well being of all its members. The club believes that it is important that members, coaches, administrators any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the club with our Colts Secretary.As a member of  Harrow Cricket Club you are expected to abide by the following junior club rules: All members must play within the rules and respect officials   and their decisions. All members must respect opponents.

             


            Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach or team manager if they are going to be late.Members must wear suitable kit – (Helmet, box and gloves for batting and wicket keeping when playing with a hard ball) – for training and match sessions, as agreed with the coach/team manager. Members must pay any fees for training or events promptly. Junior members are not allowed to smoke on club premises or whilst representing the club at competitions. Junior members are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on the club premises or whilst representing the club.

             
            		 
                 
             
            Away Matches
              		  
               

              In any given season the potential exists for 50% of matches to be away from the club. It is sensible therefore for the club to have a robust and considered generic protocol in place that will be able to fit all occasions, in order for it to demonstrate the Club’s Duty of Care for children in the team.

               

              A Team Manager will be appointed with clear roles & responsibilities. Such responsibilities should include for them to:

               

              Establish & communicate the following information to parent(s):

               

              Name & contact details for the team manager responsible for the trip.

              Why the trip is planned – it’s reason / purpose.

               

              When the trip will take place – date, time of departure & estimated time of return.

               

              Where the trip is to: - destination, venue – meeting points – at the home and/or the away venue as appropriate.

              		  
                   
               
              Coaches Responsibilities
                		  
                 

                Our coaches are responsible to: Harrow Cricket Club Cricket Committee.

                Main Duties

                 

                To take full responsibility for the club’s junior coaching sessions at Harrow  Cricket Club on Fridays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. To prepare all coaching sessions in advance. To work with and include other COACH(ES) in the preparation and running of each session.

                 

                To attend junior club meetings and report on progress.To offer the club feedback on the organisation and degree of success of junior coaching and competitions. To assist in the selection of teams.To inform Team Managers in advance of any matches that cannot be attended.

                 

                Accident Guidelines.

                 

                Stay calm but act swiftly and observe the situation. Is there danger of further injuries? Listen to what the injured person is saying. Alert the first aider who should take appropriate action for minor injuries. In the event of an injury requiring specialist treatment, call the emergency services.

                Deal with the rest of the group and ensure that they are adequately supervised. Do not move someone with major injuries.  Wait for the emergency medics.  Contact the injured person’s parent/carer.  Complete an incident/accident report form.

                		  
                     
                 
                Parents/Carers-Code of Conduct
                  		  
                   

                  Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them. Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results. Never force your child to take part in sport. Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all. Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.Publicly accept officials’ judgements.Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their sport. Use correct and proper language at all times.

                  		  
                       
                   
                  Volunteer Agreement
                    		  
                     

                    All coaches/team managers/officials working within HARROW CRICKET CLUB are encouraged to work to high standards and adopt recognised best practice where possible. In addition to their own standards of practice, coaches/team managers/officials should be aware of and adopt HARROW CRICKET CLUB’s own:Codes of conduct for coaches/team managers/officials. Child protection guidelines.Equity policy statement. Safety guidelines.

                    		  
                         
                     
                    ECB Directives
                      		  
                       

                      U18s must wear a helmet with a faceguard or grill when batting or keeping wicket against a hardball.

                      HCC have a duty of care towards all young players who are representing the club. This duty of care also extends to young players playing in adult teams. The current ECB fielding regulations must be adhered to and enforced by the captain and umpire.

                      U12s age group and younger are not allowed to play in open age cricket. U13s age group players can play in open age group cricket if considered capable by a level 2 coach and written parental consent must be obtained.

                      		  
                           
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