It is a condition of membership that SMCC Players are required to abide by the provisions of this code of conduct and any further updates from time to time.

Your conduct is a reflection, not only of yourself, but also of the club. Conduct which damages the reputation of the club will not be tolerated. Breaches of this code may result in disciplinary action being taken. This code applies to Senior Members (16 & over) and anyone participating in Open Age Cricket.

Selection:
• Selection for Senior Matches will take place on the Tuesday evening, preceeding the fixture. It is the responsibility of the player to ensure that the captain is aware of their availability
• Players are expected to be available for selection for all SMCC matches on a given day. Restricting availability to certain teams is not acceptable other than in exceptional circumstances
• Players with outstanding debts will not be considered for selection.

Match Day Protocols:
• Players should do all that they can to ease pressures on the matchday captain
• Players should arrive at the designated time and place and be prepared to assist with pre-match preparation and administration.
• Match Fees must by paid on the day of the match, preferably via the club app.
• Players should assist the captain, without objection, in the administration of the match, including scoring and umpiring as required.
• All players should ensure that post match duties are completed, prior to leaving the ground.

Conduct and Behaviour:
All players are expected to:
• Treat others as you would expect to be treated yourself.
• Respect fellow members, staff, officials, opposing players, spectators and our neighbours. This includes interactions on Social Media and digital communications.
• Provide a supportive environment to teammates – regardless of individual performances.
• Look after club equipment and facilities as if it were your own.
• Play within the Laws and Spirit of the Game. The decisions of match officials should be respected without dissent.
• Not intimidate, assault, or attempt to intimidate an umpire, player, or spectator
• Not engage in crude, abusive or sledging of other players or officials, both word or gesture.
• Not engage in excessive and or intimidating appealing.
• Respect and welcome all players and guests to SMCC
• When required, officiate matches with integrity and fair decision making
• Promote inclusivity, through words and actions. Treat everyone equally and not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, disability, race, ethnic origins, nationality, colour, parental or marital status, religious beliefs, class, or social background.
• Encourage the development of young players within the team.
• Avoid unaccompanied and unobserved activities with persons under 18 years of age, wherever possible.
• Maintain a high standard of personal behaviour.

The Club adopts the ECB General Conduct Regulations for Recreational Cricket and will impose sanctions aligned to this policy, where breaches of either this code or conduct regulations are reported and proven

The conduct of our opposition is outside of our control and is not a valid reason for our own conduct standards to fall below these expected standards. Team captains will be aware of the appropriate processes to raise conduct issues relating to our opponents.

Any member wishing to raise a concern regarding breaches of this code, should raise it with the team captain, or club officers.

Policy last reviewed - Spring 2023