There seems to have been an increase in the number of incidents recently being brought to our attention.
Please can we ask clubs to remind their players and anyone supporting them to ensure they conduct themselves both on and off the field of play. The links under the Rules/ECB Regulations for Recreational Cricket tab provide both the Recreational and General Conduct Regulations and Safeguarding Resources. These are:
General Conduct Regulations
Recreational Cricket Regulations
Safeguarding Resources for Clubs
The majority of recent incidents have and will be dealt with by their respective leagues, however as some have involved U18’s either directly or indirectly, we’ve been notified and they’ve been formally raised and logged on our Safeguarding reporting system and where applicable the ECB Safeguarding Team have also been advised..
We appreciate matches can become quite heated, however “Spirit of Cricket” and supporting regulations must be upheld. We will continue to monitor the situation and deal with any conduct / safeguarding concerns raised with us, report to the ECB if necessary, however would really appreciate your help in reminding players and spectators about their conduct and the potential consequences (both internally and externally) if they fail to do so. Where applicable we have consulted with the ECB if a safeguarding concern warrants their knowing and opinion and ultimately in addition to any bans the league imposes if warranted we can take further sanctions on both player and club, especially if it relates to safeguarding.