By registering and agreeing to play with Mackie Cricket Club, you agree to abide by the Club’s Code of Conduct, whether at training, games, official functions or on other occasions when representing the Club.
All players of Mackie Cricket Club must abide by Cricket Australia’s rules and policies applying to players.
Member Responsibilities
All members of Mackie Cricket Club must:
- Abide by the rules and policies of Cricket Australia, Cricket Victoria and any association or competition with which the Club is affiliated.
- Not argue with officials. Any disputes or complaints may only be addressed through coaches or match managers and via official Club channels.
- Display self-control at all times. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, or deliberately distracting or provoking a competitor, is neither acceptable nor condoned.
- Work equally hard for yourself and your team.
- Recognise all good performances, whether by members of your team or others.
- Treat all members of the Club as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take advantage of another person.
- Co-operate with coaches, team managers, teammates and others.
- Be ready to start training at the appointed time. If unavailable or late for training, notify coaches as early as possible.
- Be appropriately dressed for training and games.
- Not consume alcohol during games or training, or present to play or train in an intoxicated state.
- Inform coaching staff or the selection committee if unavailable to play, wherever possible at least three days before the scheduled game.
- Report all injuries to your coach or team manager.
- Pay all fees and subscriptions by the due date. Failure to do so may result in a player being unavailable for selection.
- Carry out reasonable instructions from coaches, managers or the Committee.
- Not smoke in changing rooms, club rooms, training venues or on the field of play. Smoking is restricted to designated areas.
- Conduct themselves at all times in a manner that brings credit to Mackie Cricket Club, particularly when wearing Club uniform or other Club identification.
Breaches of the Code
Any misconduct will be dealt with by the Committee or Selection Committee.
Penalties may be imposed on any member who is deemed to be in breach of the Mackie Cricket Club Code of Conduct.