Revised Safety In Cricket Regulations

These Recreational Cricket Safety Regulations (“Regulations”) have been developed by the ECB’s Science & Medicine and Recreational Game departments in order to enhance the safety of everyone involved in Recreational Cricket in England and Wales.

These Regulations apply with immediate effect to all Recreational Cricket, including training activities, matches and net practice for players participating in Junior Cricket and/or Open Age Cricket.

The points below are key updates.

• All cricketers are strongly advised to always wear neck protectors and that they are required or recommended to wear helmets.

• It is recommended that ball throwers and bowling machines are only operated by adults who are suitably experienced, competent, and familiar with their safe operation. Bowling machines and ball throwers should not be operated by U18s.

• New Safety Guidelines for Training Environments have been created. These cover:
  • Safe set up and operation of net facilities
  • Operation of bowling machines
  • Use of ball throwers

More Information & Support

For any assistance, guidance or queries on these updated documents, please contact Club Development Officer and County Safeguarding Officer, Kevin Denmark.

Email: Kevin.denmark@norfolkcricket.co.uk
Tel: 07876 561388