Players
Play by the rules, control temper, avoid abuse and deliberate distraction, respect decisions, and treat every participant with dignity.
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Fair play in cricket:
a U.S. guide.
For U.S. players, coaches, parents, caregivers, and officials: how global cricket principles connect with USA Cricket’s published conduct and minor-athlete safeguards.
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Start globally. Apply the correct U.S. document locally.
Fair play in U.S. cricket combines the applicable Laws and playing conditions with participant conduct, safety, inclusion, and respect. The global Spirit of Cricket guide explains MCC Law 41 and Law 42; this edition focuses on U.S.-specific people and welfare responsibilities.
USA Cricket’s 2025 Code of Conduct applies to the affiliated people and activities defined in that policy. A local league or event may also have its own current rules. Confirm the organizer, event, and policy version before relying on a procedure.
Independent guide: FC Fargo is not USA Cricket, a local league, a reporting channel, or a disciplinary body. For an actual concern, use the responsible organizer’s current official process.
Participant responsibilities
Four roles shape the U.S. cricket environment.
These short summaries point to the source; they do not replace the complete code.
Coaches
Build safety, fun, inclusion, and empowerment; teach the rules and Spirit; protect welfare; and keep sideline control with the captain and players.
Read the USA Cricket sourceParents & caregivers
Prioritize the child’s enjoyment and effort, respect officials and coaches, reject abuse, and do not coach from the sideline unless appointed.
Read the USA Cricket sourceUmpires & officials
Be consistent, objective, courteous, safety-led, and supportive while condemning unsporting behavior and protecting a fair environment.
Read the USA Cricket sourceYouth cricket
Fair play includes a safe environment off the pitch.
USA Cricket’s Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy, effective 22 March 2025 and listed by USA Cricket as effective May 2025, sets standards for adults interacting with players under 18 in covered programmes.
Observable interactions
Covered one-to-one contact is generally expected to be observable and interruptible unless a stated exception applies.
Professional communications
Electronic communications with minor athletes have copying, platform, and professional-content controls.
Changing and travel
Locker rooms, transport, lodging, and athletic-treatment settings carry specific consent and supervision requirements.
Training and reporting
Covered adults may need training; the policy identifies official reporting obligations and channels for covered violations.
This is a high-level educational signpost, not a safeguarding determination or emergency service. Read the full current policy and use the proper official or emergency route for the situation.
U.S. decision aid
Which layer should you check first?
1. Match decision
Identify the competition, current Laws or playing conditions, and the authorized umpire or review process.
2. Participant conduct
Ask whether the person and activity fall within USA Cricket’s Code, an event code, or a local league policy.
3. Welfare or integrity
If safety, a minor, discrimination, retaliation, or integrity is involved, use the current specialist policy and official channel.
Source desk
Use the exact document, not a remembered rule.
USA Cricket’s documents can change. Check the official index and the PDF’s scope and date before quoting a requirement or using a procedure.
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Prepared by: FC Fargo editorial project. Sources checked: 13 September 2026. No USA Cricket endorsement or independent specialist review is represented. Send a correction.