Our commitment
Electronic communication is essential for sharing club news and information with our members; however wherever possible we’ll update in person, print as well. Our communication will be timely, appropriate and related to club business.
What we will do
We use a range of electronic tools to communicate with our members.
Our communication will protect members’ privacy, maintain clear boundaries and ensure that bullying and harassment does not occur.
We will develop a Social Media Policy to address the particular issues arising from the use of social media.
A MyCricket Officer and Social Coordinator will be appointed each season to provide accountability and control over material published on our club’s website and any related discussion groups or social media sites, such as Facebook.
Website
- Our website will include current information on competitions, social events, committees, policies, constitution, rules and by-laws.
- No offensive content or photos will be published.
- If we intend to publish a photo of a child, we will first seek permission from his or her parents and take care not to provide identifying information.
- We will seek feedback from members to improve the information available on the site.
SMS and email
Committee members, coaches and team managers may use SMS and email to provide information about competition, training, club-sanctioned social events and other club business, however:
- SMS messages should be short and about club/team matters
- Email communication will be used when more information is required
- Communication involving children will be directed through their parents.
Social media sites
- We treat all social media postings, blogs and status updates as public ‘comment’.
- Postings (written, photos or videos) will be family-friendly and feature positive club news and events.
- No personal information about our members will be disclosed.
- No statements will be made that are misleading, false or likely to injure a person’s reputation.
- No statements will be made that might bring our club into disrepute.
- Abusive, discriminatory, intimidating or offensive statements will not be tolerated. Offending posts will be removed and those responsible will be blocked from the site.
What we ask you to do
We expect our members to conduct themselves appropriately at all times including the use of electronic communication and sharing information with other members or posting material on public websites connected to the club.
Electronic communication:
- should be restricted to club matters
- must not offend, intimidate, humiliate or bully another person
- must not be misleading, false or injure the reputation of another person
- should respect and maintain the privacy of members
- must not bring the club into disrepute.
Coaches and others who work with children and young people must direct electronic communication through the child’s parents.
The first point of contact for any information to do with your team or the club is your Team Manager or captain (senior sides).
Your Team Manager is there to assist in any way possible in order to free the coach (or captain) up to be able to do what they do best – and that is coach (or captain the side). In saying that, if you wish to discuss an issue with your captain or coach, you should make a time to speak with them at a non-stressful time, NOT DIRECTLY BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER A GAME.
The President and committee are available should you require assistance or wish to raise a concern. Contact details are available via our club website.
Non-compliance
Members may face disciplinary action for sending inappropriate electronic communication or posting online content or comments that harass, offend, intimidate or humiliate another member, as outlined in our member protection policy or code of conduct.
Under certain circumstances, cyber bullying (e.g. bullying that is carried out through an internet service such as email, a chat room, discussion group, instant messaging or website) is a criminal offence that can be reported to the police.
In addition, members who publish false or misleading comments about another person in the public domain (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or Twitter) may be liable for defamation.