NH Team Selection Policy, Code of Conduct

Hi All Boys and Parents

As we're working our way into our fixture list I thought it a good time to raise for all again (and for some whom have never seen them at previously) the NH Selection Policy and Code of Conduct.

Please take the opportunity, with your boy, to read through those documents again.

I think some of the important points to raise from a Convenor's perspective at this time are:

1. Boys to sit together as a team away from parents. I'd like us to a conscious effort from now on for Coaches/Parents/Boys to achieve this in each game,

2. Umpire's decision. It is extremely important to accept an umpires decision and not show any dissent or any questioning of an umpire. Most decisions will be right, some wrong. Either way, total respect for an umpire is very important.

3. Coaches role. The Coaches role (under the current regime) is to select what they beleive is their best team and coach the team in practices and on game day. We are fortunate to have skilled and dedicated parent coaches, most of whom are very well qualified. On game day Coaches should be left to do their job, and if there are ever any issues with selection/boys getting a fair go/any related issues all parents are welcome to discuss those with the Convenor.

4. Look like cricketers, play like cricketers. A reminder to look tidy out there, particularly shirts tucked in. Once we get our North Harbour gear at capping we'll all have the same gear and look great, any improvement in the meantime would be useful.

Thank you to everyone to so far, we are making great progress.

Craig Beecroft
NH PSB Convenor 2011