Safety Guidelines for Secondary Interschool Athletics in Alberta

CRICKET
All Physical
Activities
pg. 1l-17
Indoor Activities
pg. 19-20
Outdoor Activities
pg. 23-24
Cricket
Medium Risk Sport
The following sections must also be consulted: All Interschool Activities,
Indoor Activities, Outdoor Activities, Off-site Activities
Supervision
• On-site supervision is recommended following initial skill instruction and after
all safety concerns have been emphasized.
Instructional Considerations
• Student athletes should be instructed to not bowl bouncers and bean balls.
• A designated area, at a safe distance behind the batter, should be established for
non-active student athletes.
• Student athletes should be instructed not to drop or throw the bat.
Equipment/Facilities
• Regulation cricket bats, ball and stumps should be used.
• Pads and gloves specifically designed for cricket should be worn by batters and
wicket-keeper.
• Batter should wear an approved cricket helmet, e.g., one meeting the BSI
standard BS7928:1998 or having the CE mark, when playing with soft indoor
cricket ball.
• Batter must wear an approved cricket helmet, e.g., one meeting the BSI
standard BS7928:1998 or having the CE mark, when playing with a hard
outdoor cricket ball.
• Student athletes should be encouraged to wear eye protection.
• Playing surface should be a mat wicket.
Off-site Activities
pg. 33-35
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