Clubmark
Saxmundham Sports Cricket Club achieved Clubmark accreditation from the ECB on 21st September 2009, becoming the 20th cricket club in Suffolk to do so.
Clubmark is a cross-sport accreditation scheme for clubs with junior sections. It was introduced in 2002 by Sport England and is a club development scheme providing a solid foundation for all clubs wishing to establish a youth structure. Clubmark sets core and common criteria for sports clubs to meet in child protection, coaching, competition, sports equity, ethics and club management. Accreditation lasts for 3 years after which the club will be re-assessed on all areas of the award. The ECB carries out an annual health check to ensure clubs continue to maintain the ECB Clubmark standard. A club that qualifies for Clubmark is certified as a well run club which is active and accessible.
Code of Conduct
As part of the Clubmark process Saxmundham Sports Cricket Club adopted a Code of Conduct. All members of Saxmundham Sports Cricket Club should read these terms which encourage openness and equality. There are actually two versions of the Code of Conduct, one for adults and another for young people under 18 years old. A permanent copy of each of these will also be on display in the pavilion.
Code of Conduct for adults
All Members and Guests* of Saxmundham Sports 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).
- Inform Players and Parents of the requirements of Cricket.
- Know and understand the ECB's "Safe Hands – Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children".
(*Members and Guests include all members and officers of the Cricket Club and all guests of those members and officers, as well as all individuals who watch / attend / participate / officiate in matches hosted by the club in whatever capacity)
The adult Code of Conduct can be downloaded in OpenDocument Format (.odt) [59.1KiB] or Portable Document Format (.pdf) [53.6KiB]
Code of Conduct for young people
Saxmundham Sports Cricket Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well being of all its members.
Saxmundham Sports Cricket Club believes that it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents/carers or guardians associated with the club should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others.
Therefore, members are encouraged to be open at all times and to share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the club with coaches Jamie Thurston, Gary Butler or Graham Owston.
As a member of Saxmundham Sports Cricket Club you are expected to abide by the following junior code of conduct:
- All members must play within the rules and respect officials and their decisions.
- All members must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
- Members should arrive on time for training and competitions or inform their coach or team manager if they are going to be late.
- Members should arrive at training and matches with a positive and willing attitude.
- Members must wear suitable kit for training and match sessions, as agreed with the coach/team manager. This should include:
- Whites for matches.
- Appropriate footwear (spikes if possible).
- Appropriate clothing.
- A drink (especially for training).
- Members are encouraged to purchase their own abdominal guard and support.
- Members must pay any fees for training or events promptly.
- Junior members must wear the correct protective equipment in accordance with ECB regulations. A helmet must be worn when batting and standing up to the stumps, also an abdominal guard must be worn.
- Junior members are not allowed to smoke on club premises or whilst representing the club at competitions.
- Junior members are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on the club premises or whilst representing the club.
The young people's Code of Conduct can be downloaded in OpenDocument Format (.odt) [58.5KiB] or Portable Document Format (.pdf) [56.9KiB]
Incidents & Accidents Guidelines
Saxmundham Sports Cricket Club has an official procedure for dealing with incidents and accidents. It is important to have access to this information if an incident occurs, particularly when time is precious. A permanent copy of these procedures will also be on display in the pavilion.
Contact Numbers & Addresses:
- Local doctors surgery is on Lambsale Meadow, Saxmundham, 01728 602022
- Nearest hospital is Ipswich Hospital on Heath Road, Ipswich, 01473 712233
- Non-urgent calls to the Police can be made to Suffolk Constabulary HQ at Martlesham Heath, 01473 613500
Emergency Procedure:
- Stay calm but act swiftly and observe the situation. Is there danger of further injuries?
- Listen to what the injured person is saying.
- Alert the qualified First Aider who should take appropriate action for minor injuries.
- In the event of an injury requiring specialist treatment, call the emergency services – 999
- The telephone number for NHS Direct is 0845 46 47
- Deal with the rest of the group and ensure that they are adequately supervised and safe.
- Do not move someone with major injuries. Wait for the emergency medics.
- Contact the injured person's parent / carer / guardian.
- Complete an Incident / Accident Report Form - this can be downloaded in OpenDocument Format (.odt) [51.0KiB] or Portable Document Format (.pdf) [65.6KiB]
The Incidents & Accidents Guidelines can be downloaded in OpenDocument Format (.odt) [56.4KiB] or Portable Document Format (.pdf) [85.1KiB]
Further Information
Further information about Clubmark can be found on the following websites:
- The official Clubmark website
- http://www.clubmark.org.uk
- Clubmark's frequently asked questions page
- http://www.clubmark.org.uk/faq
- The ECB's Clubmark section
- http://www.ecb.co.uk/development/clubs-and-leagues/clubmark
- The official Clubmark database of accredited clubs can be downloaded from here
- http://www.clubmark.org.uk/resources/clubmark-accredited-clubs-database
- The ECB's list of Clubmark accredited clubs is here
- http://www.ecb.co.uk/development/clubs-and-leagues/clubmark/clubmark-accredited-clubs
