Club Operations
Cricket Victoria is concentrating resources into assisting Clubs to become sustainable by developing healthy, welcoming, family orientated Club environments.
Listed below are a number of useful resources to assist club administrators at their club:
| Alcohol Management | First Aid |
| Legal & Risk Management | Policies |
| Local Media Contacts | Smoke Free |
| Sun Protection | Volunteer Management |
| Club Development Publications |
CLUB DEVELOPMENT PUBLICATIONS
User Friendly Sport
This resource aims to help clubs come up with simple, practical ideas to maintain or increase the numbers and diversity of their membership, drawing on the experiences of local clubs.
The booklet is available electronically on SRV's website or for a hard-copy contact SRV on Ph: 03 9666 4200. View SVR website
The Other Kit for Cricket Clubs
"The Other Kit for Cricket Clubs" has been produced to assist in the management and administration of Clubs throughout Victoria. The Kit is divided into two key areas:
- Relationships with Local Government authorities
- Basic Administration Hints for the running of your Club, and in particular for the new Cricket Administrator
"The Other Kit for Cricket Clubs" is available to Clubs for $11.00 (including GST) from Cricket Victoria or can be posted out for an additional $2.45. To order the Kit, contact Paul Mullarvey Ph: 9653 1186 or email: pmullarvey@cricketvictoria.com.au
LEGAL & RISK MANAGEMENT
Privacy Legislation
New national privacy legislation was introduced on the 21st December 2001 which provides a national scheme for the handling of “personal information" by the private sector.
The legislation is relevant to cricket Clubs and Associations in that it sets out requirements in relation to the collection, use, disclosure, quality, security and access to personal information.
The VCA has recently engaged the law firm Lander & Rogers, specialists in Sports Law, to provide clubs/associations with an overview of the new privacy legislation and their obligations under the legislation. Download: 
Privacy Legislation overview (38.00 KB )
A Guide to Incorporation of Associations
VicSport have developed a Guide to Incorporation of Associations which is a useful resource for those planning to become an incoporated body. View their website to access this information.
Risk Management
Cricket Clubs have a legal obligation to ensure a safe environment for all who participate in activities under their control. The benefits of an effective risk management program include providing a fun, healthy and safe sporting environment, minimising potential club liability, increasing the likelihood of sustainable insurance and the opportunity for increased particiation and members at your Club.
Useful resouces for developing your clubs Risk Management Program can be found at the following sites:
- "A Sporting Chance" developed by the Tasmanian office of Sport and Recreation
- Risk Management Articles - IEA SPORT
- www.ourcommunity.com.au also have helpful Risk Management resources
- JLT Sport Risk Management checklist
JLT Game Day Checklist (42.98 KB ) - JLT Sport Risk Management information JLT Sport Risk Management (114.61 KB )
FIRST AID
Sport Injury Prevention
Injuries can occur while playing cricket and cricket clubs should ensure that they have adequate safety policies constructed and implemented.
Smartplay aims to reduce the incidence and frequency of sport and recreation injuries in the Victorian community and has a wide range of information and resources available on their website. View website
Smartplay 'Preventing Cricket Injuries' Fact-Sheet download: Preventing Cricket Injuries (381.41 KB )
Safety Personnel for Sporting Clubs
This resource highlights the importance of sports first aiders and sports trainers at clubs and the important role they play in sports injury prevention.
Download resource sheet (158.36 KB)
Emergency Planning for Sporting Clubs
This resource outlines some of the simple strategies that clubs can employ to deal with emergencies.
Download resource sheet (209.70 KB) or contact Smartplay on 9654 7733 or email rcolcott@vic.sma.org.au for a hard copy.
St John Ambulance Australia - First Aid Training
St John is Australia’s leading provider of first aid training with over 290,000 participants annually trained.
Click here for further information on First Aid training courses
SMOKE FREE
Creating SmokeFree environments is an essential ingredient in developing a healthy, welcoming, family-oriented Club.
Quit's New Year Campaign, "Quit and Start Fresh" encourages smokers to plan for a fresh and healthy start in 2005.
Assistance is available to Cricket Clubs from Debbie Sandler at Quit Victoria (9653 5524) in the form of a New Year poster, stickers, fact sheets and the SmokeFree Guide for Sporting Clubs.
Alternatively, information on becoming a SmokeFree Club can be found on the Quit Victoria website. View website
ALCOHOL MANAGEMENT
Responsible serving of alcohol is increasingly being recognised as an integral part of best practice in club development. With community expectations changing, Clubs are reporting positive results from simple initiatives such as:
- Selling low alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks at prices competitive with full-strength alcoholic drinks
- Providing water free of charge where alcohol is served
- Ensuring alcohol is not served to or consumed by minors
- Complying with Liquor Licensing Victoria regulations
Good Sports can assist Clubs looking for further information to improve their alcohol management practices. View website
SUN PROTECTION
Skin cancer is a preventable disease and Victorian Cricket Clubs can implement preventative strategies to help protect their members.
Sun Smart can assist Clubs looking for further information to improve their sun smart practices. View website
LOCAL MEDIA CONTACTS
Cricket Clubs looking to promote their Club should consider utilising their local media.
Local Media Contact (Metropolitan) (17.77 KB)
Local Media contacts (Regional) (21.96 KB)
SAMPLE CLUB PRIVACY POLICY & CHECKLIST
Download Sample Privacy Policy (51.00 KB)
Download Privacy Checklist (48.50 KB)
Cricket Australia's 'Well Played' Document
Cricket Australia’s Junior Cricket Policy has been developed to provide a framework for all those involved in the game at junior level and to allow for a consistent, safe and nurturing environment for all junior players. Download Policy: Well Played (5.62 MB )
Cricket Victoria Extreme Heat Guidelines
Cricket is a summer sport and as such it is inevitable that at times, matches will be scheduled for play during extreme heat conditions. All captains, officials, team managers, coaches and umpires owe a duty of care to players and officials and should take all reasonable steps to minimise foreseeable risks which may result in injury or damage.
The implementation of a uniform Extreme Heat policy for application across Victoria is not practical. However, the following guidelines and considerations are relevant to all Victorian cricket competitions. Download Extreme Heat guideline (222.00 KB)
Codes of Conduct
Fair play involves honesty, respect for teammates, opponents, referees, umpires and officials. The Australian Sports Commission have codes of behaviour for players, parents, coaches, teachers, officials, administrators, spectators and the media available on their website. Visit website
Sample Waiver
In response to requests for a sample waiver that community cricket Clubs/Associations can adopt and use as their own, the following Waiver has been developed. Download sample waiver (44.00 KB)
VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT
The Australian Sports Commission has information on recruiting, retaining, and managing your volunteers. View website
