Principles for Church Cricket Clubs
Cricket Clubs within our Churches should be organised so that they:
- Participate in the Church's outreach, providing the opportunity to introduce players and supporters to the Christian life through sport;
- Seek and expect from the Union the support required to fulfil the important role which cricket clubs have within the overall work of the Church;
- Encourage all those in leadership positions within the Union to set a clear Christian example through their Church attendance, sportsmanship, behaviour and general Christian endeavour;
- Encourage fellowship, mutual respect and unity amongst the players and supporters particularly during matches in progress;
- Develop in all players and supporters a positive attitude towards cricket with emphasis on Christian values both on and off the field;
- Encourage regular Church attendance by your Club members;
- Encourage amongst the players and supporters a respect for the members of opposing teams;
- Develop a competitive attitude, while ensuring a balanced and fair approach to the game;
- Provide opportunity for fair participation by all players within the game, in order that their skills and knowledge of cricket will develop;
- Expect players and onlookers to have an attitude of respect towards the decisions of umpires whether official or unofficial;
- Encourage experienced players to guide and nurture the other players in skills and leadership;
- Ensure that all aspects of the Club's activities comply with the Rules and Bylaws of the N.S.W.ChurchesCricketUnion, Inc.