Cheshire Cricket League Handbook 2018

Non-First Class Cricket Department. The guidance is as follows: Making the step up from junior to open age group cricket is a significant event in any player’s cricket experience. Ensure the player’s safety, personal development needs and overall cricket experience are considered. Clubs, squad coaches & managers must take into account the requirements on age detailed in this guidance. Each case is to be determined on an individual basis, depending on the player’s ability and stage of cognitive and emotional maturity to take part at this level – however the minimum age guidance provided below must be adhered to. Juniors should be involved in all aspects of the game wherever possible i.e. socialising, team talks, practice, decision making and so on, so they feel part of the team. Children will often feel more comfortable and able to perform if they have a family member or friend also playing in the side. Remember, children’s early experiences will remain with them always and will often determine whether they want to remain playing the game or give up and do something else’ Provide an opportunity for players to show their talents in an appropriate way. Children who are just used as fielders will not fully experience the game. Be supportive, at all times, for all forms of effort even when children are not successful. Try and put them in situations where they will experience some success (however small) and ensure plenty of praise and encouragement. The Captain should inform the Umpires of under 18’s in the side. Restrictions ECB Helmets, Fast Bowling Directives and Fielding Regulations should always be adhered to for junior players in Open age group cricket. Minimum Age Year 7 pupils will not be permitted to play adult cricket in the League. Before participating in adult cricket, any player in school Year 8 must have both explicit written permission from a parent or guardian and the permission of a person within the club: Head coach, UKCC2 qualified coach or the CWO. Clubs must ensure their registration procedures ensure that this consent is obtained. The duty of care should be interpreted in two ways: Not to place a young player in a position that involves an unreasonable risk to that young player, taking account of the circumstances of the match and the relative skills of the player. Not to create a situation that places members of the opposing side in a position whereby they cannot play cricket as they would normally do against adult players.In addition, the guidelines note the need for clubs and leagues to recognise the positive experience young players should have in open age cricket. Clubs should provide an opportunity for players to show their talents in an appropriate way. 110