The ECB have released new and updated Recreational Cricket Safety Regulations, with significant changes clubs and competitions must familiarise themselves with.
Updated regulations and new guidance are being introduced to enhance the safety of those involved in recreational cricket. The new and updated safety is now in force ahead of the 2025 season.
Major changes include:
* Male players aged under 18 MUST wear a groin protector (box) when also required to wear a helmet.
* Regulations apply to a player's age, not their age group.
* Players aged 12 can play open age cricket.
* Written approval MUST be obtained from parents/guardians and the County Pathway Lead before a player aged 11 and who has started School Year 7 is eligible to play open age cricket.
* Clubs MUST have regard to certain considerations before playing a junior cricketer in open age cricket or in an age group above the player's actual age group.
* Umpires, captains and team managers MUST take certain steps to enforce the new safety regulations in matches.
* Reduction in the number of overs per bowler, per spell and other additional regulations.
* Updated fielding regulations relating to ages and distances from striking batter.
The ECB also recommends:
* Each club appoints at least on First Aider, and that at least one First Aider is present when any cricket activity is taking place at the club.
* Clubs carry out risk assessments for activities at their club to inform necessary safety procedures.
* Clubs have fully stocked First Aid Kits and develop annual Medical Emergency Action Plans.
* All coaches, umpires, captains and team managers undertake concussion e-learning and a basic life support course.
Fast bowlers aged 19 or under:
Consider adhering to recommended maximum and minimum numbers of overs bowled each week, as well as certain recommended rest periods.
Follow a 'Ready to Bowl' programme to build up to regular bowling following a break from bowling of two weeks or longer.
Clubs and competitions are urged to familiarise themselves with the full documentation below:
RECREATIONAL CRICKET SAFETY REGULATIONS
RECREATIONAL CRICKET SAFETY GUIDELINES
Contact
Any questions on the new Regulations and Guidelines should be directed to: [email protected]
Updated regulations and new guidance are being introduced to enhance the safety of those involved in recreational cricket. The new and updated safety is now in force ahead of the 2025 season.
Major changes include:
* Male players aged under 18 MUST wear a groin protector (box) when also required to wear a helmet.
* Regulations apply to a player's age, not their age group.
* Players aged 12 can play open age cricket.
* Written approval MUST be obtained from parents/guardians and the County Pathway Lead before a player aged 11 and who has started School Year 7 is eligible to play open age cricket.
* Clubs MUST have regard to certain considerations before playing a junior cricketer in open age cricket or in an age group above the player's actual age group.
* Umpires, captains and team managers MUST take certain steps to enforce the new safety regulations in matches.
* Reduction in the number of overs per bowler, per spell and other additional regulations.
* Updated fielding regulations relating to ages and distances from striking batter.
The ECB also recommends:
* Each club appoints at least on First Aider, and that at least one First Aider is present when any cricket activity is taking place at the club.
* Clubs carry out risk assessments for activities at their club to inform necessary safety procedures.
* Clubs have fully stocked First Aid Kits and develop annual Medical Emergency Action Plans.
* All coaches, umpires, captains and team managers undertake concussion e-learning and a basic life support course.
Fast bowlers aged 19 or under:
Consider adhering to recommended maximum and minimum numbers of overs bowled each week, as well as certain recommended rest periods.
Follow a 'Ready to Bowl' programme to build up to regular bowling following a break from bowling of two weeks or longer.
Clubs and competitions are urged to familiarise themselves with the full documentation below:
RECREATIONAL CRICKET SAFETY REGULATIONS
RECREATIONAL CRICKET SAFETY GUIDELINES
Contact
Any questions on the new Regulations and Guidelines should be directed to: [email protected]
