Introduction

Parents or caregivers must be informed of full details of the location, supervision to be provided and activities to be undertaken when seeking their written permission.

Teacher/Instructor Qualifications and Experience

The teacher/instructor must have appropriate expertise and/or training in the teaching/coaching of indoor cricket.

Supervision

A teacher must be present who has recognised current training in emergency care.

Equipment

Students must wear footwear which is appropriate for the playing surface.

All equipment (eg. balls, bats, batting gloves, wicketkeeping gloves) must be in good condition and be appropriate for the age and ability of the students.

Batters must wear batting gloves.

Wicketkeepers must wear wicketkeeping gloves and a genital protector.

Male batters should wear a groin protector.

A well-equipped medical kit must be readily available.

Venues

Indoor cricket centres or courts specifically designed for indoor cricket must be used.

The playing area must be free from obstacles and loose objects.

Netting used to divide courts/pitches must only hang to the playing surface. Nets draping on the surface are a hazard to all participants.

Safety

Safety rules and game procedures are important because the game is played in an enclosed area. Teachers must ensure the rules of the game and the facility management conditions are complied with.

Fielders in the batting half of the court (with the exception of the wicketkeeper) must not field within three metres of the bat. This exclusion zone may or may not be marked on the court.

The involvement of students who wear glass spectacles is to be determined in consultation with parents/caregivers.

Fielders must be instructed to maintain eye contact with the ball at all times.

Students must secure long hair if it is likely to impair vision.

Students should remove jewellery and other ornaments likely to cause injury.

Infectious Diseases (Blood Procedure)