General Safety
Please agree to abide by these basic guidelines to ensure you and those around you have a safe net session.
Parking and entering the centre
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There may be lorry and forklift movements on the yard. Please be aware of these and take extra care when walking to the cricket centre.
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Please make sure children never go out on the yard unsupervised.
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During evening and weekend sessions there may be a large amount of car movements in the yard.
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Players and coaches only are allowed in the playing area. Spectators please use the viewing gallery.
Batting
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Players must wear the correct protective equipment at all times:
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Pads
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Thigh Pad
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Gloves
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Helmet
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Box
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Plus any extra padding depending on experience, speed of bowler etc.
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Do not take your kit bags etc into the nets they can cause obstructions which prevent people taking evasive action.
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Please do not wear jewellery or watches and ensure pockets are empty
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When preparing to bat players must stand at the back of the net and keep eyes on the ball at all times.
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Be aware of what is happening in the adjacent nets; please wait for a safe moment to retrieve the ball.
Bowling
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Only one player shall bowl in any one net at any one time
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Those waiting to bowl must stand in a sensible position and watch the ball to avoid being struck.
In the event of an accident please contact the manager, Jamie on: 07775445565
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For serious incidents please call the emergency services on 999
Bowling Machine Safety
Bowling Machines Are Dangerous – THINK SAFETY AT ALL TIMES!
To make use of one of our BOLA machines the hirer must agree to the following:
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Operators MUST be over 18 yrs old.
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That all batters will be protected by the minimum of:
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Batting Gloves
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Pads
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Cricket box
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Cricket helmet including face guard
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Forearm Guard (if practicing short pitched deliveries)
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All batters are over the age of 12yrs.
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That only the batter and the machine operator are in the net and all spectators are on the viewing platform.
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All users will take time to familiarise themselves with the machine and assimilate the speed and bounce of the delivery before delivering to a batter.
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The hirer will not tamper with the machine or remove any screens or safety guards.
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That all adjustments of speed or length are done with the knowledge of the batter.
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Speed and length are set to suit the individual batter.
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ONLY bowling machine balls will be used in the machine.
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The hirer will report any damage to the machine to: 07775445565
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The hirer will satisfy themselves that the machine is safe before using it.
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The hirer understands that is there is no first aider on site and that they are using the machine entirely at their own risk.
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The first aid kit is located left of the net entrance door.
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The nearest A&E is: Medway Maritime Hospital, Windmill Rd, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5NY.
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In the event of an accident please contact the manager, Jamie on: 07775445565