Cheshire Cricket League Handbook 2021

Cheshire Cricket League Disciplinary Regulations 1.2.4 Respect is central to the Spirit of Cricket. • Respect the captain, team-mates, opponents and the authority of the umpires. • Play hard and play fair. • Accept the umpire’s decision. • Create a positive atmosphere by your own conduct, and encourage others to do likewise. • Show self-discipline, even when things go against you. • Congratulate the opposition on their successes, and enjoy those of your own team. • Thank the officials and your opposition at the end of the match, whatever the result. Cricket is an exciting game that encourages leadership, friendship and teamwork, which brings together people from different nationalities, cultures and religions, especially when played within the Spirit of Cricket. 1.2.5 Violence There is no place for any act of violence on the field of play and if reported and guilty this act will be dealt with as a Level 4 offence. 1.3 Failure to comply with the provisions of the Code of Conduct may lead to disciplinary action, irrespective of a proven breach being related to a match not under the jurisdiction of the League. 2. BREACHES 2.1 A breach of the disciplinary regulations occurs when: • Any player in the course of, or in connection with a match, offends against the Code of Conduct or acts at any time to prejudice the good name of interests of the Leagues. • Any club fails to properly control or discipline its players or acts in a manner prejudicial to the good name or interests of the Leagues. 2.2 Any player or club committing such a breach shall be liable to penalties in the manner prescribed in this document. 2.3 A breach of the Code of Conduct will normally be categorised as Level 1, 2, 3 or 4, as set out in Appendix 1. 2.4 Reporting of Breaches 2.4.1 For a first offence of a Level 1 breach of the Code of Conduct in a match, the umpire (s) should issue a first and final warning which shall apply to all members of the team for the remainder of the match. 124