Club Safeguarding
St Albans Cricket Club is committed to ensuring everyone participating in cricket does so in a safe, friendly, secure, and enjoyable environment. Everyone at the club, whether as a player, coach, official, administrator, staff member, volunteer, spectator, parent, or carer has a role to play. Individually and collectively, it is our actions, both on and off the field which can help create a positive and inclusive culture.
The Club have established a number of policies and codes of conduct that we enforce without exception. These are set out in this document: Safeguarding - SACC Club Safeguarding Policy 2026.pdf
Junior members, coaches, administrators and parents associated with the club are encouraged to share any concerns, complaints or suggestions that you may have about any aspect of the club with the Club Safeguarding Officer or any member of the Club Committee
Accidents
In the event of an accident or injury: StACC-Incident Report Form 2020.pdf
The ECB's Safe Hands Policy and Safe Hands Kitbag
This has been adopted in full by St Albans CC: www.ecb.co.uk/safehands
as has the ECB's guidance for coaches working with children: ECB Guidance for Coaches Working with Children.docx
Code of Conduct for Parents and Guardians of Young Cricketers U18
Parents have a great influence on children’s enjoyment and success in cricket. Children play cricket because they enjoy the game. Positive encouragement by parents will contribute to this enjoyment, will add to a sense of self-esteem and personal achievement and will improve the child’s skills and technique. With the growth of the youth section parents or guardians are required to provide assistance at training and matches on a rota basis.
Parents and guardians should therefore:
- Be respectful of other parents and guardians, recognise the value of all players
- Respect the authority of the coach
- Publicly respect the umpire’s decisions. Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials
- Ensure players are punctual for training and matches
- Ensure players attend training and matches appropriately dressed
- Ensure your child treats club equipment, buildings and nets with respect and that club equipment is returned to the coach at the end of each training session or match
- Act as the match day assistant to ensure that the children act appropriately
- Help at matches by scoring or umpiring matches where possible, remembering the need for absolute fairness. The club will offer training as needed
- Not use foul or abusive language or any language which is contrary to the club’s Anti Discrimination policy
- Provide necessary transportation to and from home and away matches
- Recognise fair play, fun and developing team awareness and friendships are more important than winning
- Accept that your child will not always be picked for the side
- Inform the team manager or coach of non-availability as soon as practicable
- Ensure your child understands the standards of the club when representing the club
- Ensure subscriptions are paid in a timely manner
- Support financial fund-raising events and please do not bring your own alcohol to Clarence Park
- Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their sport
We also encourage parents, guardians and other supporters to applaud good play by the opposition as well as your own team. Encourage your child to learn the laws of the game and play within them and discourage unfair play or arguing with match officials. Help your child recognize good performance, not just results. Never force your child to take part in sport nor belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.
Code of Conduct for Junior Members
As a member of St Albans Cricket Club you are expected to abide by the following junior club rules:
- Play within the laws and spirit of cricket
- Respect your fellow team members, opponents and match officials, coaches and team managers and abide by their decisions
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants, regardless of gender, ability, cultural background or religion
- Keep to agreed timings for practice and matches and inform your coach if you are going to be late
- Wear suitable kit for all training and match sessions. When using a hard ball, batting pads, batting gloves and helmets must be worn by all children plus an abdominal protector by boys. This must also be adhered to when practicing in the nets. Equipment can be provided for use if required
- Junior members are not allowed to smoke, consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on club premises or whilst representing the club at matches
- Act, either on or off the field of play, in a way which represents the club in a positive way
- Speak to the team manager, coach, a parent, or club safeguarding officer if you have any concerns
- Ensure you treat club equipment, buildings and nets with respect and that club equipment is returned to the coach at the end of each training session or match
- Respect and comply with the Club and ECB's anti-bullying and anti-discrimination policies.