Kineton Sports and Social Cricket Club

Group Practice

At all times the player;

  • Will follow the instructions of the coach
  • Will pay due regard to his own safety and that of fellow players
  • Will wear appropriate clothing and footwear
  • In particular the player will not wear jewellery or carry keys or a mobile phone
  • Will make every effort to be punctual otherwise there is an adverse effect on his team team mates

Nets Safety Policy

Nets used for ARRANGED practice Sessions

For the safety of our members the Committee has laid down the following procedures:

  • The sessions must be conducted under the supervision of a suitably qualified coach.
  • When batting facing a hard ball the proper protective items, including helmet, MUST be worn
  • When preparing to bat the player must change in an appropriate place well away from the nets
  • When waiting to bowl the player must pay particular attention to the ball being hit by the batsman and should always face the batsman
  • When picking a ball out of the net the player should use a bat to push the net backwards before picking the ball out
  • Before practice commences the coach will check the cage and netting to ensure a safe environment and take remedial action where necessary
  • Any equipment, including kit bags to be stored away from the net
  • All players using the net practice must behave in a proper and correct manner
  • After each practice session the equipment MUST be stored away properly.

Nets used by members outside normal practice sessions

  • The Club will not accept any responsibility for anyone using the nets facility outside of an appropriately supervised practice session.
  • Members, under the age of 18, using the net facility are the responsibility of their parents/guardians/carers.
  • People using the nets without the supervision of a qualified coach do so AT THEIR OWN RISK.
  • The use of helmets and other protective wear is essential when using a hard ball.

Bowling Machine Rules of Use

The Bowling Machine is for the use of all the members of the Club. The Committee has agreed that any USER wishing to make use of the Bowling Machine must follow the guidelines set out below:

  • You may only use the Bowling Machine if accompanied by a qualified User
  • Any member using the machine does so at his or her own risk
  • The qualified User accepts full responsibility for the equipment. He/She must ensure the safety of all people using the machine whilst in their care. All Users must inform people of the importance of Health and Safety and the implied acceptance of the 'Rules of Use' by reading the User notes.
  • Any User that breaches the manufacturer’s recommended operating procedures does so completely at their own risk and the Club will accept no liability for the User's failure to comply
  • Any User found to be using the machine improperly will be suspended from further use and may lead to disciplinary action.
  • All Users must complete the USAGE FORM prior to taking the machine and in doing so accepts FULL responsibility for the machine and all sundries including balls. Any loss or damage may result in the User being liable for replacement or repair charges
  • Any User causing damage may be liable for repair charges
  • Any User either in breach of any of the 'Rules of Use' risks suspension from further use and possible disciplinary action
  • Nobody under the age of 18 may operate the bowling machine.

Approved by KSSCC Committee: April 2012

KSSCC BOWLING MACHINE USAGE FORM

USER NAME / SIGNED / DATE/TIME OUT / TIME RETURNED

Authorised Users of the Bowling Machine:

April 2012

Paul Richardson

Ian Hill

Ed Millard

Mike Bainton

Bill Stiles

Kallum Dixey