Captains will no doubt be well aware of their role as Team Captain pertaining to the actual game of cricket, but they also need to be aware of their safeguarding responsibilities as a Captain.
Captains have a duty of care, on behalf of their Club for the well-being of all under 18's in their and the opposition’s team.
Captains must have a current ECB DBS. If you don’t have one, ask your Club Safeguarding 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. Captains 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.
Cricket East 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 have a look at the document below to keep to date with all of the guidance offered to Captains in Open Age Cricket.
