Resources
Looking after our kids
The Coolum Cricket Club endorses and adopts the Australian Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children and Young People
All of the policies, codes and other resources can be viewed here
The Coolum Cricket Club has a strict policy regarding the Qld Govt Working with Children Card (Blue Card).
If you are interacting with children in any way at the Clubhouse, at training or at matches then you will need to provide the club with valid and current Blue Card details. Please supply your Blue Card details to the Club at soon as possible as we have mandatory requirements to maintain a register of Blue Card holders.
You can apply or renew your Blue Card online at Blue Card Services. Alternatively you can contact club secretary via [email protected] or phone 0417 584 875 who will assist.
See something; say something. Everyone within our sport plays a role in safeguarding Children and Young People. In the event of an incident, disclosure, complaint, allegation or suspicion of child abuse, follow these important steps – click here Our Club contact number is 0417 584 875.
Member protection policy
Spirit of Cricket
The Coolum Cricket Club expects every person involved in the Club to abide by and act in accordance with The Spirit of Cricket.
The following is an extract from the Marylebone Cricket Club, Lord’s Cricket Ground, London:
Cricket owes much of its appeal and enjoyment to the fact that it should be played not only according to the Laws, but also within the Spirit of Cricket. The major responsibility for ensuring fair play rests with the captains, but extends to all players, match officials and, especially in junior cricket, teachers, coaches and parents.
- Respect is central to the Spirit of Cricket.
• Respect your captain, team-mates, opponents and the authority of the umpires.
• Play hard and play fair.
• Accept the umpire’s decision.
• Create a positive atmosphere by your own conduct, and encourage others to do likewise.
• Show self-discipline, even when things go against you.
• Congratulate the opposition on their successes, and enjoy those of your own team.
• Thank the officials and your opposition at the end of the match, whatever the result.
Cricket is an exciting game that encourages leadership, friendship and teamwork, which brings together people from different nationalities, cultures and religions, especially when played within the Spirit of Cricket.” For a more detailed explanation of the Spirit of Cricket see Cricket Australia’s page titled The Spirit of Cricket .