This policy is designed to provide guidelines for the responsibility of Brisbane North Junior Cricket Association (BNJCA) in providing for the care and protection of children in its care during cricket events.
The appeal of the game of cricket in Australia is not just limited to its strong history, tradition and culture. It is also about the way the game is played. For this reason, Cricket Australia places a strong emphasis on players and officials adhering to the ‘Spirit of Cricket’, and the ‘Codes of Behaviour’.
There is also growing awareness in schools and junior sporting clubs about the need to recognise ‘bullying’. This can impact on the attitude of young people towards their sport. It can result in children wanting to leave their team or their sport; in parents not getting involved, and in a poor image for a team or club.
Along with the ‘Spirit of Cricket’ and the ‘Codes of Behaviour’, the BNJCA advocates that affiliated clubs institute an awareness campaign amongst their committees, parents and players.