Code of Conduct for Coaches and Volunteers

We expect all our coaches and volunteers to:

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person at Gomersal Cricket Club and not to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation or disability.
• Act as a positive role model for Gomersal Cricket Club and to maintain high standards of behaviour, commitment, preparation and presentation.
• Promote the positive aspects and benefits of playing cricket e.g. fair play.
• Challenge any forms of discrimination or poor behaviour.
• Hold relevant qualifications, disclosure certificates and insurance cover and ensure appropriate training is kept up to date.
• Know and understand the ECB Welfare of Young People Policy and Procedures.
• Place the safety and well-being of the young players above all other considerations.
• Ensure activities are appropriate to the age and ability of the young players.
• Develop positive relationships with the young players, based on mutual trust and respect.
• Respect young player’s opinions when making decisions about their participation in cricket.
• Ensure physical contact is appropriate and carried out with the full consent of the young player.
• Work in an open environment and to avoid unsupervised contact with individual young players.
• Not to engage in any form of sexually related conduct with a young player. This includes sexual innuendo, flirting or inappropriate gestures or terms.
• Report any incidents or suspicions of inappropriate or poor behaviour to the Club Welfare Officers, Karen Wilby and Steve Pollard.