Some of the greatest role models we have in our cricketing community are our parents. When assisting and supporting at your child’s games please keep in mind the codes of behaviour listed below:

• Do not force an unwilling child to participate in cricket;

• Remember, children are involved in cricket for their enjoyment, not yours;

• Encourage your child to play by the rules;

• Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing;

• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game;

• Remember that children learn best by example.

• Appreciate good performances and skillful play by all participants;

• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities;

• Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise;

• Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate;

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

• Respect the role of the coach and allow them to do their job, including sitting away from the players when requested by coaching staff during matches.

• DO NOT COACH FROM THE SIDELINES – Refrain from coaching your child or other players during games and practices unless you are one of the official coaches of the team.