Administration
Codes of Behaviour
Players Code of Behaviour
Play by the rules.
Never argue with an umpire. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the umpire during a break or after the game.
Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in cricket.
Work equally hard for yourself and your teammates. Your team’s performance will benefit and so will you.
Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition.
Treat all participants in cricket, as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.
Cooperate with your coach, teammates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition.
Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Players are not permitted to smoke at Junior Cricket Matches.
Parents Code of Behaviour
Do not force an unwilling child to participate in cricket.
Remember, children are involved in cricket for their enjoyment, not yours.
Encourage your child to play by the rules.
Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game.
Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skilful plays by all participants.
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.
Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Parents are to abide by Clubs/Associations/Councils Healthy Club Policies at Junior Cricket Matches.
Coaches Code of Behaviour
Remember that young people participate for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun.
Never ridicule or yell at a young player for making a mistake or not coming first.
Be reasonable in your demands on players’ time, energy and enthusiasm.
Operate within the rules and Spirit of Cricket and teach your players to do the same.
Ensure that the time players spend with you is a positive experience.
Avoid overplaying the talented players; all young players need and deserve equal time, attention and opportunities.
Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of all players.
Display control and respect to all those involved in cricket. This includes opponents, coaches, umpires, administrators, parents and spectators. Encourage your players to do the same.
Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest cricket coaching practices and principles of growth and development of young people.
Any physical contact with a young person should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player’s skill development.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Coaches are to abide by Clubs/Associations/Councils Healthy Club Policies.
Umpires Code of Behaviour
Place the safety and welfare of participants above all else.
In accordance with Cricket Australia and CJCC guidelines, modify rules and regulations to match the skill levels and needs of young people.
Compliment and encourage all participants.
Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions.
Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all opponents.
Emphasise the spirit of the game rather than the errors.
Encourage and promote rule changes which will make participation more enjoyable.
Be a good sport yourself – actions speak louder than words.
Keep up to date with the latest available resources for umpiring and the principles of growth and development of young people.
Remember, you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive.
Give all young people a ‘fair go’ regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Umpires are to abide by Clubs/Associations/Councils Healthy Club Policies.
Transfers
Any player wishing to transfer to another club shall obtain from his/her former club a transfer, which has been completed on PlayHQ.
A club may only object to an application for transfer if:
(a) The player owes money to the club.
(b) The player is under suspension by the club for a breach of club rules or policies.
A player who is under suspension from the Protests and Disputes Board will be ineligible for transfer until the said player serves the suspension.
Disputes over transfers shall be referred in writing to the MJCC Administrator.
Clubs shall respond to all player transfers within 5 days, otherwise the player transfer shall be deemed to be MJCC approved.
Remedial Bowling Action Policy
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In the event of a coach, parent and/or umpire recognising an illegal bowling action, a “No-Ball” is not to be called on the basis of the player’s action.
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A coach, parent or umpire recognising a suspect bowling action should refer to the MJCC’s Remedial Bowling Action Video for assistance in distinguishing a legal action from an illegal action.
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In the event that the action is still considered illegal after referring to the Video, the coach of the player in question should inform the player in a manner consistent with the MJCC’s principles of guaranteed participation and enjoyment, as shown in the Video.
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In training, the coach should set up exercises as in the Video to assist the player in question with making the required changes to their action. Such exercises can be beneficial to all players, so players requiring assistance should not be singled out.
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In the event that, despite these remedial exercises, a player’s action continues to be considered illegal, the coach, the player, or both, may choose to attend a MJCC Remedial Bowling Action Workshop.
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The MJCC shall organise Remedial Bowling Action Workshops.
Social Media Policy
Metropolitan Junior Community Cricket and affiliated clubs have an obligation to ensure a safe physical and emotional environment is maintained. This includes cyber safety and the safe and responsible use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Individual players, parents, spectators, team officials and match officials also have a responsibility to use ICT in a safe and responsible way.
All those involved in Junior Cricket will create a cybersafe environment by
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Using the MJCC name, motto, crest and/or logo only in an appropriate way in line with the organisation’s guidelines,
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Using the MJCC or affiliated club’s websites to provide information about competitions, committees, policies, rules, social events or other important sport related issues,
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Using SMS and/or email by officials, managers, coaches etc. to communicate officially sanctioned social events (via parents),
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Using the official social network pages to promote positive cricket news and events (with permission obtained from featured individual(s) and via parents for juniors. Explicit permission must be obtained for all third parties present in published photographs, even those in the background.,
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Ensuring content of posts or electronic communication doesn’t breach The Spirit of Cricket,
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Not engaging in cyber bullying, including but not limited to:
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harassing, teasing, intimidating or threatening another person via electronic means,
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sending or posting inappropriate digital pictures or images, email / instant / phone / text messages, or website postings (including social network sites i.e. Facebook or blogs) and is irrespective of whether the page could be viewed by the wider public or not,
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Members will remain responsible for and be vigilant of the content and security of their individual accounts such as email, social networking (i.e. Facebook), micro blogging (i.e. Twitter), video sharing (i.e. YouTube), picture sharing (i.e. Instagram) and mobile phones.
The MJCC and affiliated Clubs will take any breaches of the policy seriously. Any person (including, but not limited to, players, officials, coaches, members, umpires, spectators, and parents) or clubs who breach this policy can be charged and called to account before a disciplinary committee
New Club Policy
The WACA acknowledges that the MJCC coordinates Junior Community Cricket in the Greater Metropolitan Region and that as such all new clubs must meet guidelines set out by the MJCC to ensure stable and efficient use of resources and growth of cricket in a way that ensures quality delivery within the MJCC rules and pathways.
The MJCC through each of its associations will ensure that all new clubs demonstrate an ability to deliver quality coaching and professional club standards before they accept new clubs into their respective competitions, to ensure this all new clubs must comply with all of the following Guidelines before they will be accepted and allowed to deliver CA/WACA programs and be part of the MJCC and its associations structures.
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An identified need for a new club in an area i.e. through new area population growth or the collapse of an existing club or redevelopment of areas increasing junior demands. New Club must demonstrate this need.
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Any group interested in setting up a new club must present the following information to the appropriate association by the end of June prior to the start of the new season.
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A club plan showing club structure as per Top Club or similar to meet their needs. It must also contain the names and details of members of their initial committee. Part of the plan must be the reason for the club and its objectives and these must be compatible with the MJCC objectives.
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A five year growth and retention plan to show the proposed need. This plan should demonstrate future school linkages to ensure growth is possible to sustain the development of the club. The outcomes must be supported by WACA Cricket Managers as they are promoting cricket at ground level and have cooperate knowledge which is essential to club success.
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A resources plan which covers financial as well as ground needs for the new growing club. This must demonstrate discussions with schools and LG’s to ensure facilities are available. MJCC Policies and Procedures
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All insurance for the club must be held by current CA insurers.
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Must sign affiliation agreements with MJCC and their association
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All groups must take on MJCC rules and be affiliated with the MJCC. They must use the MJCC pathways and formats for their competitions.
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New Club must have a minimum of 75% registered community coaches before starting to ensure coaches will have the best possibility of engaging new players. Coaches’ names and accreditation must be submitted.
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Club must have involvement in both Woolworths Junior Blaster and Master Blaster Programs in each of their first 5 years.
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Clubs which form part of a senior club must demonstrate a structure both financial and management to ensure the best outcomes for MJCC competitions.
Once these submissions are made to the Association it is up to their Executive Committees to ensure that decisions made in regards to the submission are handled fairly and with strong consideration to sustainable growth of Cricket. The Association may choose to ask the MJCC to nominate an independent member to look at documentation and give the Association Executive an independent opinion. It is then up to the Association to decide on the proposal before midAugust so clubs can get started if successful