2025/26 Proposed Policy Amendments

As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and well-governed club environment, we are proposing several updates to our club’s governance and policy framework. These include:

• A refreshed Club Constitution to bring our structure and practices in line with current standards and expectations.

• The revitalised Code of Conduct, designed to clearly outline the behaviour we value and expect across all areas of our club, on and off the field.

We want to be clear that these changes are not reactive measures but proactive steps to ensure we continue to provide a safe and respectful environment for all members. These updates reflect our growth as a club and our responsibility to set a strong example for our community.

We welcome your feedback and look forward to discussing these proposals further at the AGM.

Full list of changes below;

Constitution amendments for season 2025/26

• Interpretation

  • 2.1 Clarification on association definition

• Office & Place of Business

  • 3.1 Amendment of place of business from secretary’s residence to Julie Cooper Pavillion

• Inclusion of sections 4. Code of Conduct & 5. Inclusivity & Diversity

• Colours

  • 7.1 Clarification on club colours

  • Inclusion of section 8. Club Song

• Office Bearers

  • 10.2 Committee members must declare conflict of interest

  • 10.3 Removal of Registrar and Merchandise Coordinator as mandatory members of the committee

  • 10.6 The committee will comprise no more than 10 members, including the four executive positions listed above and up to six general members appointed to portfolios as determined by the executive.

• Duties of Officers

  • Removal of Registrar and property officer portfolios 

• Inclusion of section 13, subcommittees

• Definition of meetings in sections 16.1, 16.2 & 16.3

• Membership

  • 17.4 No member will be permitted to participate in any cricket match organised by the Club until they have been registered—either personally or by a parent or guardian—through the league’s designated online portal, and their registration has been approved by the Club Registrar.

• Life Membership

  • 18.2 Voting on Life Membership shall be chaired by the Secretary, with voting rights reserved for previously inducted Life Members.

• Inclusion of sections 20. Child Safety & Member Protection, 21. Social Media and Digital Communication, 22. Privacy & Data Handling

• 23.1 definition of disorderly conduct 

See the proposed constitution below;

Code of conduct amendments for season 2025/26

• Introduction of subsection to address breaches of the Code of Conduct

See the proposed code of conduct below;