Policy Archives - Reed Cricket Club

Constitution of Reed Cricket Club (2022/23 version)

LATEST VERSION OF THE REED CRICKET CLUB CONSTITUTION, 6th DECEMBER 2022. GENERAL: 1. The name of the Club is Reed Cricket Club. 2. The objectives of the Club are the provision of opportunities for recreation and socialising for the benefit of members, and the provision and maintenance of a Clubhouse at the Reed Village Green, Reed, Near Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 8AX. 3. Club colours are royal blue and gold. AFFILIATION: 4. The Club shall be affiliated to, and play under the rules of, the ECB, SHPCL and HCCA. MEMBERSHIP: 5. Every candidate for membership shall apply in writing to the Honorary Secretary who will notify the Executive Committee. Until the candidate is elected as a Member he / she shall not be entitled to any of the privileges of the Club. Applicants shall be elected by the Executive Committee at its sole discretion at the earliest opportunity or shall be elected at a General Meeting of the Club. 6. The membership categories of the Club shall be: a. President; b. Honorary Life Member; c. Vice-President; d. Non-playing / Family Member; e. Playing Member (Senior); f. Playing Member (Junior and Youth). SUBSCRIPTIONS; 7. Every Member shall pay on being admitted to the Club an Annual Subscription that shall be fixed from time to time by the Club’s Annual General Meeting. The Annual Subscription will cover a calendar year, that being the period of 1st January to 31st December (inclusive) in any year. The Committee may, at their discretion, reduce subscriptions to individual members in recognition of services rendered to the club. Such subscription shall be deemed to be a debt due to the Honorary Treasurer of the Club for the time being. 8. No money or [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2022-12-10T06:23:37+00:00December 10th, 2022|Categories: 2022, 2022 AGM, 2023, Club Constitution, Historic Documents, News, Policy|Tags: 2022, 2023, Club Constitution|Comments Off

Constitution of Reed Cricket Club (2021/22 version)

LATEST VERSION OF THE REED CRICKET CLUB CONSTITUTION, 18th NOVEMBER 2021. GENERAL: 1. The name of the Club is Reed Cricket Club. 2. The objectives of the Club are the provision of opportunities for recreation and socialising for the benefit of members, and the provision and maintenance of a Clubhouse at the Reed Village Green, Reed, Near Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 8AX. 3. Club colours are royal blue and gold. AFFILIATION: 4. The Club shall be affiliated to, and play under the rules of, the ECB, SHPCL and HCCA. MEMBERSHIP: 5. Every candidate for membership shall apply in writing to the Honorary Secretary who will notify the Executive Committee. Until the candidate is elected as a Member he / she shall not be entitled to any of the privileges of the Club. Applicants shall be elected by the Executive Committee at its sole discretion at the earliest opportunity or shall be elected at a General Meeting of the Club. 6. The membership categories of the Club shall be: a. President; b. Honorary Life Member; c. Vice-President; d. Non-playing / Family Member; e. Playing Member (Senior); f. Playing Member (Junior and Youth). SUBSCRIPTIONS; 7. Every Member shall pay on being admitted to the Club an Annual Subscription that shall be fixed from time to time by the Club’s Annual General Meeting. The Annual Subscription will cover a calendar year, that being the period of 1st January to 31st December (inclusive) in any year. The Committee may, at their discretion, reduce subscriptions to individual members in recognition of services rendered to the club. Such subscription shall be deemed to be a debt due to the Honorary Treasurer of the Club for the time being. 8. No money or [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2022-01-26T14:19:19+00:00November 30th, 2019|Categories: 2020, 2021, 2021 AGM, Club Constitution, Historic Documents, News, Policy|Tags: 2020, 2021, Club Constitution|Comments Off

Social Media Abuse

A MESSAGE FROM THE HERTS LEAGUE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. All participants in the Herts League are reminded that Twitter Abuse of SHPCL or its management or of any participant will be severely dealt by the SHPCL Disciplinary committee. This extends to all Social Media outlets. Please consider carefully before posting anything. All participants in the Herts League are reminded that the Code of Conduct and Spirit of Cricket applies to Social Media as well as on the field of play. The League has been made aware of spoof twitter accounts and messages sent between participants that bring the League into disrepute. Any participant following or commenting on these spoof accounts could be considered to be complicit in their content and therefore risk their own, or their clubs, further sanctions. It is easy for the committee to see who they are. Therefore, we ask anyone engaged in this activity to immediately remove any likes, comments and even follows for these accounts and their critical messages. Friendly banter is welcomed, but these sites go way too far and it simply isn’t acceptable. After June 1st 2019 anyone engaged in this activity, even if just following an abusive twitter site or person, will face League disciplinary procedures.

By Peter G. Baker|2022-01-26T14:21:22+00:00June 1st, 2019|Categories: 2019, 2022, News, Players Code Of Conduct, Policy|Tags: SHPCL, Social Media, Social Media Abuse|Comments Off

Information and Alert regarding Female Players in Open Age Cricket

A MESSAGE SENT ON BEHALF OF THE ENGLAND AND WALES CRICKET BOARD (ECB). Inappropriate and unwelcome behaviour towards Young Female Participants in cricket over the last few weeks has been reported to the ECB Safeguarding Team regarding sexual harassment of female players, either on the pitch through inappropriate language or ‘sledging’, and off the pitch via unsolicited text and social media contact. The ECB, through Club Safeguarding Officers, emphasise that such behaviour is not acceptable and will not be tolerated. No young women should receive such attention through taking part in cricket. The following should be brought to the attention of players and members of cricket clubs across the country: Members should be reminded of their own Codes of Conduct, and the guidance included in ‘Safe Hands’, especially ‘ECB guidance for clubs on the use of Social Media, texts and email’. Clubs should also be reminded that ‘sledging’ female players by reference to their body parts constitutes sexual harassment. Where any such incident involves an Under 18 player, this must be reported as a safeguarding matter and will be dealt with as such. Female participants should be encouraged to report any incidents of unwanted comment, attention or harassment to the Club Safeguarding Officer, who should inform the County Safeguarding Officer. Any concerns can also be reported at any time directly to the ECB Safeguarding Team at safeguarding@ecb.co.uk Thank you for your assistance in making it clear that such behaviour has no place in our sport. Richard Desjardins Safeguarding Manager England and Wales Cricket Board. July 2018. ........................................................................ To read all of Reed Cricket Club's Policy Documents, Codes of Conduct and ECB Directives, click on the heading "Members Area" above then choose "Policy Documents". RCC's Safeguarding [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2022-01-26T14:26:44+00:00July 30th, 2018|Categories: 2018, 2022, Child Safeguarding Policy, Child Welfare Policy, News, Players Code Of Conduct, Policy, Safeguarding|Tags: ECB, Female players|Comments Off

Reed Cricket Club Policy Documents and Codes of Conduct (January 2022)

Reed Cricket Club Policy Documents and Codes of Conduct (Updated to January 2022). ================================================================================ General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) This Privacy Notice sets out how Reed Cricket Club aims to repay the trust you have shown by sharing your personal data within the club. The Privacy Notice in brief It’s important that you read the full Privacy Notice to understand what information we hold, how we may use it, and what your rights are – but if you don’t have time to read it all now, here is a short summary: • We collect information that is either personal data (such as names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses) • We collect information about our registered club members • We collect information to provide services or goods, to provide information, to fundraise, for administration. • We only collect the information that we need, or that would be useful to us in our aim to provide the best possible service. • We do our very best to keep personal information secure, wherever we collect personal data online. • We never sell your data, and we will never share it with another company for marketing purposes. • We only share data where we are required by law, Reed Cricket Club Privacy Notice Reed C.C. promises to respect the personal information you provide to us. We wouldn’t want to use it in a way that you won’t expect, so our Privacy Notice explains how we protect your privacy and how you can control how we use your personal information. If you want to change the way in which we use your data or if you have a question about how your personal information is used, please contact us using [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2022-01-26T14:44:52+00:00April 22nd, 2018|Categories: 2019, 2021, 2022, Child Safeguarding Policy, Child Welfare Policy, GDPR, Historic Documents, Players Code Of Conduct, Policy, Safeguarding|Tags: 2021, Child Safeguarding Policy, Child Welfare Policy, Directives, Policy, Safeguarding|Comments Off

SHPCL Code of Conduct

The Saracens Hertfordshire Premier Cricket League, (SHPCL), require players, officials, members and supporters of Reed Cricket Club to be reminded of the following Rule: “Players and club officials shall not make any public or media comment which is detrimental to the League, clubs, umpires or the game in general. In this instance, media shall include press, radio,television, external websites, club websites, social networking sites and club match programmes.” Importantly this rule applies equally off the field as well as on-field during matches. Significantly, a proven breach of the SHPCL rules attracts penalties to individuals and Clubs that include: suspension, expulsion, fines, points deductions, automatic relegation and warnings to future behaviour. Please take note and comply. Thank you. Peter G. Baker Honorary Secretary, Reed Cricket Club. 11th July 2015.

By Peter G. Baker|2021-02-22T05:38:30+00:00July 11th, 2015|Categories: 2015, News, Players Code Of Conduct, Policy|Tags: SHPCL Code of Conduct|Comments Off

Child Safeguarding and Welfare Policy

Child Safeguarding and Welfare Policy Reed Cricket Club - Child Safeguarding and Welfare Policy Statement Reed Cricket Club is committed to ensuring that all Children and Young People (Aged under 18) who play cricket have a safe and positive experience. Reed Cricket Club is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for youth and junior cricketers. To help us provide that environment the Club Committee has formally adopted a set of Child Safeguarding and Welfare Policies which put in place a framework safeguarding all juniors who play, train or watch cricket at Reed Cricket Club We will do this by: · Recognising that all Children and Young People participating in cricket (regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, ability or disability) have a right to have fun and be protected from harm in a safe environment. · Ensuring that individuals working within cricket at or for our club provide a safe, positive and fun cricketing experience for Young People. · Adopting and implementing the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) “Safe Hands - Safeguarding (Welfare) of Young People in Cricket” policy and any future versions of the policy. (This sets out a framework to fulfill the ECB’s commitment to good practice and the protection of Young People in its care within Cricket.) · Ensuring that all people who work in cricket at or for our club, (such as Officials, Volunteers, Team Managers, Coaches etc.) understand that the Safe Hands Policy applies either directly or indirectly to all individuals working within Cricket (in a paid or voluntary capacity) according to their level of contact with Young People in Cricket. (If anyone has any doubt as to the relevance to their own role, they should [...]

By bazcurtis|2021-02-22T06:00:55+00:00February 22nd, 2014|Categories: Child Safeguarding Policy, Child Welfare Policy, Historic Documents, Policy, Safeguarding|Tags: Child Welfare Policy 2013, Safeguarding|Comments Off

Player Code Of Conduct

All Members and Guests of REED CRICKET CLUB will: • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person within the context of Cricket • Treat everyone equally and not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, colour, parental or marital status, religious belief, class or social background, sexual preference or political belief • Not condone, or allow to go unchallenged, any form of discrimination if witnessed • Display high standards of behaviour • Promote the positive aspects of Cricket e.g. fair play • Encourage all participants to learn the Laws and rules and play within them, respecting the decisions of match officials • Actively discourage unfair play, rule violations and arguing with match officials • Recognise good performance not just match results • Place the well-being and safety of Young People above the development of performance • Ensure that activities are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the individual • Respect Young People’s opinions when making decisions about their participation in Cricket • Not smoke, drink or use banned substances whilst actively working with Young People in the Club • Not provide Young People with alcohol when they are under the care of the Club • Follow ECB guidelines set out in the “Safe Hands – Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children’ and any other relevant guidelines issued • Report any concerns in relation to a Young Person, following reporting procedures laid down by the ECB • In addition to the above, all Club Officers and Appointed Volunteers will: • Hold relevant qualifications and be covered by appropriate insurance • Always work in an open environment (i.e. avoid private or unobserved situations and encourage an open environment) [...]

By bazcurtis|2021-02-22T06:04:46+00:00February 22nd, 2014|Categories: 2021, Child Safeguarding Policy, Child Welfare Policy, Historic Documents, Players Code Of Conduct, Policy, Safeguarding|Tags: Players Code Of Conduct 2013, Safeguarding|Comments Off