Spofforth CC Junior Membership Form

By completing this membership form I / we agree to comply with the policies of the club as published on our website - Spofforth.play-cricket.com as well as the bullet points below.

 - I have a legal responsibility for the child named above and am entitled to give this consent.

- I agree to my son/daughter/child in my care, taking part in the activities of the club.

- My child will comply with the junior rules. 

- I will comply with the spirit of the Parents/Spectators code of conduct. 

- I give consent to the use of photography or video by the club in the coaching of cricket in respect of my child. More details are available from the child welfare officer.

- I will be kept informed of cricket activities at the club; for example timing and transport details for away matches when my child is involved.

- In the event of any injury or illness, all reasonable steps will be taken to contact me or the alternative contact and to deal with injury/ilness appropriately and that the club may act in "loco parents" in such a situation. 

- My child will wear a helmet whilst batting or wicket keeping (standing up) against a hard ball. 

- Should my child play for a senior adult team he/she may have to share changing and showering facilities with adults. 

- My child (if ages under 13 but over 11 years old on 01/09/22 has permission to play in adult cricket matches.

- I have read or been made aware of the Club's policies on transport and managing children away from the club.

- I have, to the best of my knowledge, provided all information on this form in an accurate way and I undertake to advise the club of any changes.

- Data Protection: I understand and agree that the club will use information on this form and any other information about the player to administer cricket activities at the club, and in some cases this may require the Club to disclose information to Leagues, County Boards, and the ECB. In the event of a medical issue or child protections issues, the Club may disclose information to the relevant authorities.

Data Protection

Please note that the details supplied will be stored electronically. Only club administrators will have access to this information and it will NOT be passed to any third parties.

I understand that the Club is not liable for any loss, damage or injury caused to or by a member whilst taking part in club activities or whilst on club premises. The club has adopted the ECB Child Welfare policy, "Safe Hands", a copy of which is held in the Clubhouse. Additionally, the club operates Codes of Conduct covering junior members, parents, and all volunteers. Codes are displayed in the Clubhouse and are available through the Junior Cricket Co-Ordinator or via the website at spofforth.play-cricket.com. By registering your child with the club, you are committing both yourself and them to adhering to the Code of Conduct, sipporting them and the club at both training and on match days.

I confirm to the best of my knowledge that my son/daughter does not suffer from any medical condition other than those detailed above. 

I consent to my child receiving medical condition which, in the opinion of a qualified medical practitioner, may be necessary.

This form has to be signed by the Legal Guardian of a Child or Young Person under the age of 18, together with the Child or Young Person. Please note that if you have more than one child under the age of 18 registered with the Club you will need to complete separate forms for each of them.

Spofforth JCC recognises the need to ensure the welfare and safety of all young people in cricket. As part of our commitment to ensure the safety of young people in cricket we will not permit photographs, video, or digital images of young people to be taken or used without the consent of the Parent/Guardian and the Young Person. 

Spofforth JCC will follow the guidance for the use of images of young people, as detailed within the ECB Child Welfare Policy. 

Spofforth JCC will take steps to ensure that all images are used solely for the purposes they are intended, which is in addition to a coaching aid, the promotion and celebration of the activities of Spofforth JCC.

Should you become aware that these images are being used inappropriately, you should inform the Child Welfare Officer immedietely. 

Coaches and Managers

All Spofforth JCC coaches and team managers and match officials, qualified or unqualified, have completed a satisfactory Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) check. In addition, all qualified coaches attend both "Safeguarding and Protecting Children" and First Aid courses every three years. 

Child Welfare & the Club's Child Welfare Officer

Spofforth JCC has adopted the ECB Child Welfare Policy "Safe Hands", a copy of which is available to view in the Clubhouse. This application form is being used to ensure that all relevant areas of the policy are being addressed. Please print this guidance off and save for your records. 

The Club's Child Welfare Officer is Emma Booth, contactable at emmarachelbooth@yahoo.co.uk. 

The Child Welfare Officer Will:

- Act as the first point of contact for the reporting of Child Welfare and Protection concerns.

- Hel and safeguard young people by assisting in the promotion and implementation of the ECB's "Safe Hands" Welfare of Young Peolpe Policy at club level.

- Be a source of advice and information within the club.

- Uphold confidentiality, as far as is practical in all Child Protection matters. 

- Liaise with the Club Welfare Officer when appopriate, with the Club Welfare Officer then liaising with the County Welfare Officer if necessary. 

Team Expectations

Spofforth JCC is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well being of all its members. The Club believes that it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents associated with the club should, at all times, show respect, and be encouraged to be open at all times by sharing any concerns and complaints that they may have about any aspect of the club. 

You are expected to abide by the general rules of competitions and matches, our Code of Conduct for Crickets, and by the following rules:

1. All members must play cricket within the laws and in the spirit of the game.

2. All members must respect colleagues, opponents and officials. Do not make derogatory comments or gestures about your colleagues or opponents. Never try to intimidate the opposition by threats or exessive triumphalism.

3. Be polite to umpires and respect their decisions. Do not show dessent! Do not throw tantrums or cricket bats. Such behaviour invites sanctions from club officials. 

4. Members should keep to agreed timings for practice and matches, or inform their coach or team manager at the earliest possible opportunity if they cannot play or are going to be late. 

5. All members must wear the appropriate kit - properly! Cricket whites and sustainable trainers or cricket shoes should be worn for matches, but tracksuits are permitted for practicing. 

6. All players under the age of 18 must wear helmets when batting and when standing up to the stumps when wicket keeping.

Code of Conduct for Parents & Guardians

1. Encourage your child to learn the laws of the game and to play within the spirit of those laws. 

2. Discourage unfair play and disputes with officials/coaches.

3. Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.

4. Never force your child to take part in any sport. 

5. Set a good example by recognising fair play and by applauding the good performances of all. 

6. Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.

7. Publicly accept the judgement of officials without argument or comment.

8. Support your child's involvement and help them to enjoy cricket and to develop within it. 

9. Use correct and proper language at all times. 

10. Do not forget, children are involved in organised sport for their enjoyment and not for yours. 

Cricket Coaching

Cricket coaching will take place on Friday evening's and begin promptly at 6:30pm and runs until 8:00pm. Before joining the coaching session your child must "sign in" in the Clubhouse where a volunteer will keep the register on behalf of the club. 

Please ensure that your child is properly attired for the evening in clothes and particularly footwear that is suitable for exercise on grass. In addition, it is advised that your child brings his/her own drink, particularly during the warmer months. Please ensure that wherever possible, clothing and equipment is marked with the child's name. 

From time to time we may run additional coaching sessions, particularly where competitive Cricket is concerned and we will inform you of the dates and times when these will take place. 

Competitive Cricket - Player Selection

Obviously we have more juniors than we do places in teams and therefore inevitably your child may not play in every game in a season. Team managers in close consultation with coaching staff are responsible for selection of their respective teams and we encourage and promote fairness and openness in our selection policy. 

There is a distinction between selection for teams in the younger age groups, U9s and U11s, where we will use a larger number of criteria including, good behaviour, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm in addition to ability to select the teams as opposed to the more senior age groups, U13s to U18s, where selection is based more specifically on their "on field" ability. Please do not assume that if selected your child will necessarily be selected in all forthcoming fixtures, the Team Manager will select their team on a weekly basis and you will be advised accordingly. 

Some of our younger juniors may not be ready for selection to play in a match in their first season with us and, if that is the case, we will tell you. There may also be talented juniors who represent the club at more than one age level but in this case we will always be mindful of the English Cricket Board's directives on junior players and the amount of cricket played.

If a junior member does not wish to play competitive cricket then there is no compulsion to do so, but we would encourage all juniors to play a match if and when they are selected; subject to their availability. 

Should you have any concerns or queries about the selection procedure in the light on the above policy you may of course discuss these with the relevant Team Manager. However please note that the Team Manager is responsible for selection and that their decisions in these matters are final.

First player £60 and then £50 for any additonal child.

All payments to be made to the following details:

Sort Code: 55-81-11

Account Number: 03520226

Please ensure your full name is in the payment reference. 

By signing below, you are confirming that you have read, agreed to, and will abide by all of the statements above.