JUNIOR SECTION
PARENT INFORMATION
BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER MATCHES
Matches are a fantastic experience, both for the children themselves and for their parents (and other relatives!).
Your children will undoubtedly want to share what happened and discuss events in the match with you. It is a fantastic opportunity for a shared family experience and learning for your child. Please therefore make every effort to attend the match yourself and to stay around to support your child and the other adults running the match.
BEFORE THE MATCH
- Please be clear about availability and respond to SPOND polls or invitations from your Coach quickly.
- Please make every effort to meet on time. Allowing for warm up with their team mates.
- Please help the Coach set up the match when you can.
DURING THE MATCH
- Encourage your child to watch the game they are playing so they support the team and understand the situation they will be batting/bowling in.
- Do volunteer to score (it’s not that hard) or lend the Coach a hand – this may simply mean encouraging the kids to watch.
AFTER THE MATCH
- Please help clear the equipment away when you can.
- Please do stay, socialise, have a drink, let the children play some more in an unstructured and free way. It’s a great way for players and parents to develop new friendships.
- Please stay until the end of the game. Even if your child has finished their direct involvement in the game, please stay and support your team.
