Expectations for All Members
- Respect: Treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness, regardless of gender, ability, race, colour, religion, language, politics, nationality, or ethnic background.
- Prohibited Behaviour: Do not engage in any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse, including the use of offensive language or gestures, or the incitement of hatred or violence.
- Sportsmanship: Promote sportsmanship and fair play at all times. All participants are encouraged to foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
Specific Guidelines for Players
- Captain’s Authority: The team captain has the right to withdraw an appeal if a clear error has led to a batter’s dismissal. Players should not contest the umpire’s decision.
- Umpire’s Decision: The umpire’s decision is final. Players must respect this, except when they are acting as the umpire themselves.
- Walking: Batters are encouraged to declare themselves out (ie. “walk") if they know they are dismissed, even if the umpire has given them the benefit of the doubt.
Social Match Rules
- Before the match begins, captains must agree on:
- The number of overs to be bowled.
- The frequency of changing ends.
- How wides and no-balls will be handled (rebowled or penalised with runs).
- The retirement target for batters.
- Retired Batters: A retired batter may return to bat once all other players have had their turn. This ensures that all players can participate fully in the match.
- Balanced Teams: Teams should periodically rotate players to maintain a balance of abilities and provide equal opportunities for participation.
Inclusion of Local Cricketers
It is essential to involve local Thai cricketers in matches. This helps build strong relationships with the local cricket community and supports the development of emerging players.
CCA Code of Conduct
In 2025, all member clubs agreed to the following code of conduct for matches played under the auspices of the Chiang Mai Cricket Association.
– Last updated 6 October 2024