You will no doubt be well aware of your role as Team Captain pertaining to the actual game of cricket, but you also need to be aware of your safeguarding responsibilities as a Captain.
You have a duty of care, on behalf of your Club for the well-being of all under 18s in yours and the opposition’s team.
You must have a current ECB DBS.
If you don’t have one, ask your Club Welfare Officer to start the process for you, it’s free and easy to obtain.
Clubs rely on the development of younger players as these players often subsequently become members of their Open Age teams. You can play an important part in this transition; the experience they receive when 13 or 14 could develop their lifelong interest and skills – or put them off completely. Whilst it is appreciated these younger players (aged between 13 and 17) often want to be treated as adults, if they do not receive the right sort of understanding, encouragement and support, many of them will leave the game.
Herefordshire Cricket and the ECB actively encourages the development of these young players and to help you, it is important you follow the guidance set out in Safe Hands, which is Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children.
Please read Safeguarding Information for Captains of Open Age Cricket Teams
