Cheshire Cricket League Handbook 2018

LEAGUE DISCIPLINE AND STANDARDS COMMITTEE DISCIPLINARY REGULATIONS Definition :- For the purposes of these Regulations, the expression ‘player’ shall throughout this document be deemed to mean and include not only any player, but also any member or official of any club in any incident of alleged misconduct occurring on any part of a cricket ground or building and not merely the field of play. In addition to these Regulations, Appendix 2 contains the ECB’s Guideline Disciplinary procedures for Clubs. Unless specifically stated otherwise in the Regulations, the League will conduct Disciplinary Hearings and Appeals in accordance with the ECB’s Guidelines, which we have included here as Appendix 3. 1. CODE OF CONDUCT AND SPIRIT OF CRICKET 1.1 Code of Conduct 1.1.1 The League is committed to maintaining the highest standards of behaviour and conduct. All Clubs & Players, by virtue of their registration with the League and/or their participation in Competitions organised by the League, explicitly agree to abide by this Code Of Conduct, which incorporates the Spirit Of Cricket, and are bound by the provisions in these Regulations. The Code of Conduct applies to all matches played under the auspices of the England and Wales Cricket Board (the ECB) and may be applied to cricket in general. for ensuring that play is conducted within the Spirit of Cricket as well as within the Laws of Cricket (the Laws). 1.1.2 The Captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the Spirit of Cricket as well as within the Laws of Cricket (the Laws). 1.1.3 Players must at all times accept the umpire’s decision. Players must not show dissent at the umpire’s decision or react in a provocative or disapproving manner towards another player or spectator.. 1.1.4 Players shall not intimidate, assault or attempt to intimidate or assault an umpire, another player or a spectator. 1.1.5 Players shall not use crude and/or abusive language (known as “sledging”) nor make offensive gestures or hand signals nor deliberately distract an opponent. 1.1.6 Players shall not make racially abusive comments nor indulge in racially abusive actions against fellow players, officials, members and supporters. Clubs must operate an active open door membership policy whilst respecting player qualification regulations and welcome players/ members irrespective of ethnic origin. 1.1.7 Players shall not use or in any way be concerned in the use or distribution of illegal drugs. 1.1.8 Clubs must take adequate steps to ensure the good behaviour of their members and supporters towards players and umpires. 1.1.9 Neither players nor clubs shall act in a manner likely or calculated to injure or prejudice the good name or interests of the League. Players 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 112