Juniors
Playing in Adult Matches
Hayes CC
takes great pride in the number of their Colts who have progressed from junior
cricket to play at senior level. The club is aware that making the step up from
age group cricket to senior level is a significant event in any player’s
cricket experience. With this in mind the club is always careful not to elevate
a young player before they are ready.
As
specified in ECB guidelines the Club recognizes its duty of care towards all
young players aged under 18. The duty of care should be interpreted in two
ways:
Not to
place a young player in a position that involves an unreasonable risk to that
young player, taking account of the circumstances of the match and the relative
skills of the player.
Not to
create a situation that places members of the opposing side in a position
whereby they cannot play cricket as they would normally do against adult
players.
In
addition to the guidelines, the club recognises the positive experience that
young players should have in open age cricket and the club should provide an
opportunity for players to show their talents in an appropriate way. Children
who are just used as fielders will not fully experience the game.
If your
child is selected for a senior game the club will make sure that:
All ECB
directives regarding bowling, fielding regulations and protective equipment are
adhered to.
Be
supportive at all times for all forms of effort even when the children are not
successful
Try and
involve them in all aspects of the game wherever possible i.e. socializing,
team talks, practice, decision making etc. so they feel part of the team.
Where
possible try to make sure they have one of their peer group or family member in
the same team so they feel more relaxed and able to perform.
Remember
to make their early experiences of senior cricket enjoyable, so that they will
want to continue playing in the future.
At League
level no children in the under 12 age group (School year 7) are eligible to
play, and under 13’s (School year 8) will only be allowed to play if a senior
coach feels they are ready.
At League
level no children in the under 12 age group (School year 7) are eligible to
play, and under 13’s (School year 8) will only be allowed to play if a senior
coach feels they are ready.