Dorset Indians Cricket Club & Sports Club

Company Registration Number: 09237375.

Registered office: 3 St. James House, 2 Denmark Road, Poole, BH15 2DB.

Telephone: 07427 105530. Website: www.dorsetindianscricketclub.co.uk

Disciplinary regulations, code of conduct and procedures

Introduction

 

Dorset Indians Cricket Club has adopted the following Discipline Regulations, Code of Conduct and Procedures, which are referred based on the ECB Model Discipline Regulations (1).

 

A non-profit organization (NPO) is one which is not driven by profit but by dedication to a given cause that is the target of all income beyond what it takes to run the organization. Non-profit organizations are often used for trusts, cooperatives, advocacy, charity, environmental and religious groups.

 

Aims & Jurisdiction

 

These regulations shall apply to any player representing Dorset Indians Cricket Club and are intended to provide assistance and uniformity to all Clubs in dealing with any alleged breach of the Code of Conduct and The Spirit of Cricket.

 

It is intended that any alleged breach of the Code of Conduct and The Spirit of Cricket should be reported to, and dealt with by, Dorset Indians Cricket Club's Disciplinary Committee.

 

Dorset Indians Cricket Club's Disciplinary Committee shall be made up by the Club Chairman (Disciplinary Committee Chairman), Secretary of the club and Club/Team Captain (s) or any other members of the Club appointed by the Club Chairman.

 

Team Officials:

 

DICC Chairman: Sunil Revindran         DICC Secretary: N Balakrishan         DICC Team Captain(s): Prasant

 

Code of Conduct

 

DICC & Sports Club Ltd. is committed to maintaining the highest standards of behaviour and conduct. THIS APPLIES TO ALL MEMBERS INCLUDING GUESTS of DICC & Sports Club Ltd. There may be any subsequent updates as may be in force periodically, and by their presence on club premises or at club events/activities are deemed to have accepted and to abide by the provision of this Code and other other relevant Rules & Regulations that Dorset Indians Cricket Club has adopted. The Code of Conduct incorporates The Spirit of Cricket (2), as set out below.

 

Individual players should have their own insurance for accidents and liable death. If they have an accident it is at their own risk and the club will not be responsible for deaths and damage.


A non-profit organization (NPO) is one which is not driven by profit but by dedication to a given cause that is the target of all income beyond what it takes to run the organization. Non-profit organizations are often used for trusts, cooperatives, advocacy, charity, environmental and religious groups.

 

Responsibility of Team Officials:

 

  • Team officials have the responsibility to inform the selection of first 11 team players for the both weekend's game.
  • Cancellation of any games will be notified to the team players, either via phone/email by Team Officials or/and Team Captains.

 

Responsibility of Captains:

 

  • The CAPTAINS are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within The Spirit of Cricket as well as within the Laws.
  • Both CAPTAINS, and selected TEAM PLAYERS - MUST - be at the ground at least 30 minutes (ideally 1 hour) prior to the game starts.

 

Responsibility of Team Players:

 

  • Members and guests of DICC & Sports Club should RESPECT the RIGHTS, DIGNITY & WORTH of every person within the context and promote the aspects of the Spirit of Cricket.
  • All players are reminded that they play at their own risk and ALL TEAM PLAYERS INCLUDING TEAM OFFICIALS SHOULD arrange INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE if felt appropriate. Players signing this form are acknowledging that they have read and understood this policy.
  • Members should 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.
  • Members and team officials shall not make racially abusive comments nor indulge in racially abusive actions against fellow players, officials, members and supporters.
  • Team members/players are expected to put effort in ground preparation, and other arrangement such as food preparation/collections etc. as request or by the team chairman/secretary.
  • Team management will be providing DICC cricket shirts/sweater prior the season starts. Players are expected to wear club outfits (whites only) on every games.
  • Players who expecting to be on the first 11 to play league matches for DICC, are expected to attend training (indoor and outdoor) sessions when possible.
  • Players who attend regular training sessions will be taken under consideration at selection meetings by DICC team officials.
  • Players and team officials shall not use or in any way be concerned in the use or distribution of illegal drugs.
  • All team players must take responsibility to check their emails or messages from team officials/team members regarding match arrangements and meeting times.
  • Team players should contact the Team Officials to let know if you are unable to attend the game - after selection.
  • It is unacceptable to drop out on the day of the venue or a day before of the game, unless for a valid, unavoidable reason. Without a valid circumstances, players who drop out on Friday night, or on the venue day SHALL NOT be selected to play for the following game.
  • Team members have the responsibility to ensure that the Team Officials is aware of the contact details and availability for both days for game.
  • Team players are expected to have READ and ACCEPT above mentioned Code of Conduct and DICCs' regulations and rules prior joining the Club. Players who wish to join, should then return SIGNED original contract to the team officials.

 

Ground rules:

 

  • Players MUST take consider the safety precautions at all times while playing cricket such as; Cricket helmets, Abdo Guards etc. - REMEMBER YOUR SAFETY COMES FIRST!
  • Players and team officials 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.
  • Team officials and Team Players shall not intimidate, assault or attempt to intimidate or assault an umpire, another player within the same team or opponent team or a spectator.
    • In which case, if team officials have found that the code of conduct has breached, those players will be BANNED to play the following 2 matches.
  • Players and team officials shall not use crude and/or abusive language (“sledging”) nor make offensive gestures or hand signals nor deliberately distract an opponent.

 

Code Of Conduct Procedure & Penalties:

 

  • Any alleged breach of the listed Code of Conduct will be notified to the DICC's officials, together with any other paperworks. This will be then take under consideration and team officials will resolve the case either by take no action except to record the complaint or to impose the appropriate penalty.
  • If DICCs team officials finds the misconduct proved, it shall then have the following rights:
    • To require the player to express the apology within a specified time.
    • To record a reprimand, and give a warning to future conduct.
    • To suspend the players right to be considered for selection by the club to play in one or more matches.
    • To suspend the players membership of the club for the season.

Phone: +44 (0)7427 10 55 30 | Email: sunil471@btinternet.com

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