new club policy - stem guards for under 18s

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Dear Member

The ECB have issued additional guidance this year regarding young players under 18 years of age and the wearing of helmets.

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All U18s must wear a helmet when batting, wicket-keeping or fielding within 6 yards of the batsman. For this season, Stem/Neck guards are now included in that directive. 

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All helmets must comply with BS7928:2013 as a minimum for adult hardball cricket and should have a Neck/Stem guard either retrofitted or bought with one.

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All Junior players that wish to play adult cricket this season for Torquay & Kingskerswell Cricket Club will be required to adhere to this advice.

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While the club recognises that this is an additional burden for parents and carers, we have to consider our duty of care to the young people while they are playing cricket.

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Torquay and Kingskerswell Cricket Club is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable experience for all our members. Assistance may be available regarding compliance with this directive for Juniors. 

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Please contact Secretary@tkcc.uk if you wish to discuss this matter further.

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Regards

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The Committee

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