Matches are a fantastic experience, both for the children themselves and for their parents (and other relatives!). Your children will undoubtedly want to share what happened and discuss events in the match with you. It is a fantastic opportunity for a shared family experience and learning for your child. Please therefore make every effort to attend the match yourself and to stay around to support your child and the other adults running the match.
Hoddesdon Cricket Club appreciates that everyone has busy lives, but if you are able to stay and support then this is strongly encouraged.

BEFORE THE MATCH

Please be clear about availability and respond to availability invitations from your AGM quickly
Please make every effort to meet on time
Please help the AGM set up the match
Please ensure your child is there in time to warm up with their team-mates

DURING THE MATCH

Encourage your child to watch the game they are playing so they support the team and understand the situation they will be batting/bowling in
Do volunteer to score (it's not that hard!) or lend the AGM a hand - this may simply mean encouraging the kids to watch.

AFTER THE MATCH

Please help clear the equipment away
Please do stay, socialise, have a drink, let the children play some more in an unstructured and free-way. It’s a great way for players and parents to develop new friendships
Please stay until the end of the game. Even if your child has finished their direct involvement in the game, please stay and support your team