Codes of Conduct / Policies

Introduction

At Maiden Gully Marist Cricket Club (the Club), cricket is more than a game—it is a means for enjoyment, personal development, and community connection. This Code of Conduct sets out clear expectations for behaviour, helping to create a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for everyone involved.

The Code applies not only to Club training sessions, matches and events, but also to interactions referencing the Club between members in private settings, at other events, and online. While not all relationships will be without disagreement, members are expected to treat each other with mutual respect.

Where issues arise, members are encouraged to first address them privately and directly with the individual concerned. If this is not possible or if the issue remains unresolved, the matter should be referred to the Committee or a delegated representative. All concerns will be managed in accordance with the Club’s Constitution.

Breaches of the Code may lead to disciplinary action. Individuals may be asked to appear before the Committee and justify their conduct.

The Code of Conduct is divided into role-specific sections. Members may fall under multiple categories depending on their involvement:

Administrators / Committee Code of Conduct
Coaches / Captains Code of Conduct
Umpires Code of Conduct (when a club member has that role at a game)
Parents / Guardians Code of Conduct
Players Code of Conduct
Spectators Code of Conduct
Social Media / Digital Code of Conduct

Cricket Victoria Policies

The Maiden Gully Marist Cricket Club has endorsed the following important Cricket Victoria policies:

2025 Member Protection Policy and
2025 Complaints and Resolution Policy.

The Committee also re-endorsed the following Australian Cricket’s Child Safeguarding Framework policies:

Commitment Statement;
Looking after our Kids Code of Behavior and
Policy for Safeguarding Children and Young People.

To read more about these policies, visit the following LINK.