Coach and Official Code of Conduct

As a coach or official

• I will place the safety and welfare of players above all else.
• I will show concern and caution towards sick and injured players.
• I will give every player a fair go, whatever their gender, ability, cultural background or religion. I will be impartial, consistent, objective and courteous in making decisions.
• I will accept responsibility for my actions and my decisions.
• I will condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for players as individuals. I will avoid situations that may be, or may look like, a conflict of interest.
• I will be a positive role model in behaviour and appearance, and keep my comments positive and supportive.
• I will be a good sport, because actions speak louder than words. I will respect and support other officials.
• I will keep up to date with the Laws of Cricket and the league’s rules, and with how they are applied.
• I will emphasise the Spirit of the Game rather than the errors.
• I will not abuse players, parents or other officials in any way.
• I will respect the rights, dignity and worth of everyone involved in the game.

Umpires and scorers

Umpires uphold the Laws of Cricket 2017 and the league’s tournament rules fairly and impartially. Umpires appointed by the league are registered, and accredited umpires are registered through Cricket Australia’s umpire accreditation scheme.

The committee appoints umpires and may make changes where necessary. Where an umpire is unavailable, a league staff member neutral to both sides is appointed as square leg umpire and the accredited umpire controls the match.

Official umpires and scorers adjudicate with complete impartiality. Teams have no say in who is appointed, and appointments change only at the tournament organisers’ discretion.

If this code is breached

A coach, umpire or team staff member found to have breached this code may receive a warning, a suspension, or expulsion from the tournament and from league activities, at the discretion of the league’s management committee.

Working with children

Coaches and officials working with children are also subject to the league’s child safety requirements, including any Working with Children Check the law requires for their role. The league’s Child Safety Policy sits alongside this code: it requires a verified Working with Children Check for every adult in a role with players, sets the code of conduct for working with children, and says how a concern is reported. If a child is in immediate danger, call 000.