1. Contact Details: Committee, Coaches and Managers
2. Season Dates
3. Spirit of Cricket
4. Player Code of Conduct / Responsibilities / Uniform
5. Parent Code of Conduct / Responsibilities / Match Day Preparation – sun screen, hydration
6. Club Song  

1. JUNIOR COMMITTEE & COACHES SEASON 09/10

• CO-ORDINATOR: Ian Syson: 0413 351 681
• SECRETARY: Will Barrett 
• TREASURER: Chris Storey
• DEVELOPMENT COACH: Adam Brennan 0410 462 569

COMMITTEE

Ian Syson, Ann-Maree Buckley, Chris Storey, Will Barrett, Rachel Coxhill, Lena Marsicovetere, Tim Rolfe, Graeme Newman, Greg Whelan, Paul Green, Kevin Hoole,  (Note: all parents are welcome to attend committee meetings)

JUNIOR COACHES/MANAGERS

• Under 16 Paul Green
• Under 14 Ian Syson 0413 351 681
• Under 12
• Under 10 Adam Ramage, Chris Neagle
• Milo In2CRICKET Chris Neagle

2. SEASON 2009/2010 DATES – JUNIORS

All games and age groups play on Saturdays, with players required to be at the ground by at 7.50 am. Under 10s will play at Friday night.

Home Grounds: Clifton Park, Victoria Street, Brunswick, one of the Under 12 teams and Under 16s Allard Park, Donald Street, East Brunswick, the other Under 12 team and Under 14s.

The 2009/2010 fixture is yet to be finalised but the following dates are given as guides:

Under 10s

Under 12s
Play mostly one day games but will have three two day games (held on consecutive Saturdays) during the season. Season commences October 10th with 4 grading games to determine grade/ fixture for the rest of the season. There is a break for the Christmas/ summer break with the final game for 2006 being held on Saturday December **. The two day matches (x*) are: .

End of home and away season is on the March * to be followed by finals
Finals week 1 – top 8 teams play, 1vs 8, 2 vs 7, 3 vs 6, 4 vs 5
Finals week 2 – winners from week one play off in Semi Finals
Finals week 3 – winners of Semi Finals play off in Grand Final

Under 14s and 16s
Generally play two day games. There is a break for the Christmas/ summer break with the final game for 2006 being held on Saturday December **. End of home and away season is on * March to be followed by finals for the top four teams in each grade.

Each fortnight following the conclusion of all junior games there will be a formal ‘Reading of the Books’ to share all junior team results as well as the opportunity to partake of a hot dog and cool drink.

Cricket is a game that owes much of its unique appeal to the fact that it should be played not only within the Laws but also within the Spirit of the Game. Any action which is seen to abuse this spirit causes injury to the game itself. The major responsibility for ensuring the spirit of fair play rests with the players themselves.

Player's conduct
In the event of a player failing to comply with instructions by an umpire, or criticizing by word or action the decisions of an umpire, or showing dissent, or generally behaving in a manner which might bring the game into disrepute, the umpire concerned shall in the first place report the matter to the other umpire and to the player's captain, and instruct the latter to take action.

Fair and unfair play
According to the Laws the umpires are the sole judges of fair and unfair play. The umpires may intervene at any time and it is the responsibility of the captain to action where required.

The Spirit of the Game involves RESPECT for:

• Your opponents
• Your own captain and team
• The role of the umpires
• The game's traditional values

It is against the Spirit of the Game:

• To dispute an umpire's decision by word, action or gesture
• To direct abusive language towards an opponent or umpire
• To indulge in cheating or any sharp practice, for instance:
  • to appeal knowing that the batsman is not out
  • to advance towards an umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing
  • to seek to distract an opponent either verbally or by harassment with persistent clapping or unnecessary noise under the guise of enthusiasm and motivation of one's own side

4. JUNIOR PLAYER CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

• Play by the rules
• Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official during a break or after the game.
• Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players is not accepted or permitted behaviours in the game of cricket.
• Be a good sport. Play the game according to the “Spirit of Cricket”
• Cooperate with your coach, team mates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, race, cultural background or religion.
• In other words, respect everyone else and have fun.

PLAYERS RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to the code of behaviour
• Uniforms- All players must wear either a Brunswick cap or a white round brim hat whilst playing.
• All players must wear either a white long or short sleeve shirt with white long trousers.
• Jumpers and vests are available for purchase through the club but a white or cream colored jumper is permitted.
• Saturday Morning Arrivals -- All players must be at the ground 30min before the start of play. (Unless pre-arranged with your coach or team manager)
• Players that arrive more than 15min after the commencement of play will not be able to participate in that game.
• Remember that you are a representative of the Brunswick Cricket Club and it is your responsibility to apply the “Spirit of Cricket” in being a good sportsperson.

5. JUNIOR PARENT CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

• Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
• Encourage children to participate, do not force them
• Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing
• Encourage children always to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence
• Encourage children to engage in good sportsmanship
• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing
• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities
• Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.
• Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.

PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Training and Match Day Preparation.

• Ensure players are prepared for training and match days in terms of sunscreen, water and snacks

Getting Involved / Supporting the Club Typical responsibilities / opportunities for involvement include:
On match day:

• Marking the boundary,setting up stumps
• Scoring
• Looking after the first aid kit, ice packs
• Assisting the Team Manager with preparing players for batting – padding up, throw downs etc.
• Providing oranges for the innings change over
• Purchasing hot dogs for the ‘Reading of the Books’ (every second week)
  

Flying high, flying low
We are always on the go
We are Brunswick and proud of our name
Here and there, everywhere
Playing hard but always fair
We are Brunswick and proud of our name
The black and white flies high
Like the Magpies in the sky
Full of courage and will to win the game (Will to win)
So wherever we may go
We want you all to know
We are Brunswick and proud of our name (Carn the Wicks)
We are Brunswick and proud of our name (Carn the Wicks)

For more information contact: Ian Syson/ Junior Coordinator - 0413 351 681