SUSSEX YOUTH CRICKET - CODE OF CONDUCT
1. This code applies to all youth cricket played under the jurisdiction of the Sussex Schools Cricket Association and the Sussex County Cricket Club.
2. The umpire's decision must be accepted at all times and no show of dissent is to be made. The team manager should, before the match, make the umpires aware of standards expected from Sussex teams and request that any disturbing incidents, comments or actions during play be reported to the team manager at the earliest available interval.
3. Behaviour at any match, wherever played, should be such as to cause no offence to Ground authorities or any other person. Local practice rules must be observed.
4. Players must arrive at, and leave from, matches dressed in clothing appropriate to the team for which they are playing, including, for example, collar and tie, sweater or blazer, as specified by the team manager.
5. Players will not be permitted to smoke or drink alcohol whilst participating in a Sussex fixture. The abuse of alcohol and of tobacco, or any other stimulant or harmful substance, whilst representing the County will be a disciplinary offence.
6. The Sussex Schools C. A. and the Sussex C.C.C. aim to give players the opportunity of playing at a high level and it is recognised that games are likely to be competitive and hard fought. Nevertheless players are expected to show the highest standards of sportsmanship. This should not need further explanation but, for example, the following are not acceptable
a. Foul or abusive language
b. Intimidation or deliberate distraction of opponents orally
or by acts of gamemanship or aggressive behaviour.
7. During Festivals and tours, or Regional or National representation, behaviour in residences and in free time activities should be such as to cause no inconvenience or annoyance to anyone. Players must be in their own rooms by the time specified by the team manager. The team manager is responsible for the behaviour of his team on and off the field and must receive full co-operation from his players.
8. Where breach of this code is proven a player may be warned as to his / her future conduct, suspended or banned from representing Sussex.
9. Any breach of conduct whilst representing a SCHOOL or CLUB may result in disciplinary action being taken that could jeopardise a player's selection for Junior Inter County, Regional and National cricket.