Welfare

All clubs are reminded that they have a duty of care to their young players.
A number of ECB directives and guidelines have ben published:
  • ECB Fast Bowling Match Directive
  • ECB Fielding regulations
  • ECB Junior cricketers playing in Adult matches
  • ECB Safety guidance on the wearing of cricket helmets by young players
All players under the age of 18 must wear a helmet when a hard cricket ball is in use. It should be noted that parental consent is no longer applicable.
For further information use the directives link or access the ECB website at: http://www.ecb.co.uk/ecb/publications/directives-and-guidance,97,BP.html
The Safe hands policy can be found at this link or access the ECB website at: http://www.ecb.co.uk/ecb/safeguarding-children-and-child-protection/safe-hands,445,BP.html
Andy Manning is the Berkshire Cricket Welfare Officer and he can be contacted on welfare@bycl.org or (mobile number to be advised)