Code of Conduct

 

NT Cricket: Code of Conduct

Preamble

Cricket is a game that owes much of its unique appeal to the fact that it is played not only within its Laws but also within the spirit of the game. Any action seen as abusing this spirit causes injury to the game itself.

Embracing the spirit of the game means participating fairly and exhibiting respect for other players, officials, and the game’s traditional values, such as graciousness in defeat and humility in victory.

Cricket holds a distinct place in Australian society and history, playing a significant role in national identity. This status brings particular responsibilities for players and officials to conform to high standards of fair play and personal behaviour both on and off the field.

This Code of Behaviour is intended to protect and enshrine such qualities and standards to ensure the ongoing enjoyment of cricket.

Scope

All persons connected to NT Cricket, including players, coaches, parents, and umpires, must comply with this Code of Behaviour. The following standards of conduct must be met when participating in any in-person or online activity sanctioned by NT Cricket.

Rules for Behaviour

Each rule for behaviour is accompanied by guidelines. The guidelines serve as an illustrative guide only. In case of any doubt regarding interpretation, the Rule itself shall take precedence. The guidelines are not exhaustive in listing offences or prohibited conduct.

Table of Contents

  1. Captains
  2. Equipment Abuse
  3. Assault
  4. Dissent
  5. Abusive Language
  6. Conduct
  7. Hand Signals
  8. Racial Abuse
  9. Media Commentary

Guideline Offences

Each clause in the Code of Behaviour (1 to 9) has a Guideline Offence set at Levels 1, 2, and 3. While these aim to classify behaviour by severity, they are not exhaustive descriptions of reportable behaviour.

Rule Description
1 – Captains Captains are responsible for ensuring that play is conducted within the spirit of the game and the Laws.
2 – Equipment Abuse Players and officials must not abuse cricket equipment, clothing, ground equipment, or fixtures.
3 – Assault Players and officials must not assault or attempt to assault an umpire, player, official, or spectator.
4 – Dissent Players and officials must not react with dissent towards an umpire's decision.
5 – Abusive Language Players and officials must not use crude or abusive language or engage in conduct detrimental to the spirit of the game.
6 – Conduct Players and officials must not engage in conduct detrimental to the game.
7 – Hand Signals Players and officials must not use crude or abusive hand signals.
8 – Racial Abuse Players and officials must not engage in any form of racial or religious abuse.
9 – Media Commentary Players and officials must not make public or media comments detrimental to the game.

In keeping with our commitment to reconciliation, Northern Territory Cricket acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we are privileged to play and administer the great game of cricket.

Our Head Office is located on the land of the Larrakia People (Darwin), while our Central Australian Office is located on the land of the Arrernte People (Alice Springs). We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Walkabout Wickets by Kirrae Whurrong artist Fiona Clarke (b.1963), represents cricket stars past, present and future, and the meeting places where they play.

Aunty Fiona is is a descendant of James 'Mosquito' Couzens and his brother Jonny Couzens, members of the first Australian cricket team who toured England in 1868.