Secondary Schools’ Indoor (Sports Hall) Cricket 2015-2016

It is the responsibility of all staff to check the areas and to monitor their pupils – at all times.

FACILITY: Sports Hall

Aspects to consider

/ Risk rating / Who is affected? / Is further action required to reduce risk to acceptable level?

Only list actual hazards

/ Low
medium
high / Pupils (p)
school staff (S)
visitors (v) / What? / Who? / Completed?
Being struck by ball / Med / P, s, v / Remain vigilant at all times, waiting batsmen to observe from safe position.

Safe Practice for competitions

Before commencement of every session, students are reminded by their school staff of the safety precautions.
Waiting batsmen should observe from a safe position (afPE 2012 – 5.6.77)
Batter should be positioned to provide a reasonable boundary and avoid the risk of balls being hit at awaiting batters and doorways/windows.
Ensure that the cricket bats have a good grip on them.
Rules administered by the cricket governing bodies of sport relating to close in fielding by junior players should be strictly enforced (afPE 2012 – 5.6.75)
Umpires are instructed not to allow a ball to be delivered if a fielder is within the restricted distance.
Small group warm ups: be aware of ball direction if practising shots.
The rules and etiquette of the game should be known and applied by all involved
The laws of the game should be understood, observed and implemented as appropriate.
The safe distance of the fielders to the batter should be considered depending on the age of the players and the type of ball used.
Bowlers should bowl in a controlled order and always ensure the batsman is fully ready (afPE 2012 – 5.6.76)
All pupils are wearing appropriate clothing, footwear and any protective clothing for the activity.
Ensure all jewellery is off and hair tied back
Teacher from each school has checked and has knowledge of action for pupils with medical conditions and emergency contacts
Teacher from each school is responsible for the control of their own school group at all times
Clear procedures throughout festival.
Ensure that the activities undertaken are suitable for the age group and ability of pupils
Pupils should be suitably fit and adequately prepared for all activities and made aware of their personal responsibilities for their own safety and that of others
Teacher is in appropriate position in relation to their group throughout the game.
Each school is to bring their own first aid kit with them and provide first aid if required.
Each school group keeps their bags and kit safe
Spectators must watch from the designated areas and not go into the playing area.
The chewing of sweets or gum must not be allowed.
Signed:on behalf of Ivybridge Community College Jeanette Green School Games Organiser