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NTC Fixed Penalties Policy

NT Cricket Fixed Penalties Policy

1. Purpose

This policy outlines the Fixed Penalties system for breaches of the NT Cricket Code of Conduct and Behaviour Standards. It applies to all registered participants, including players, coaches, team leaders, officials, volunteers, parents, and spectators. The system ensures a fair and consistent approach to managing behavioural issues on and off the field.

2. Fixed Penalty Table

Offence Definition Good Behaviour Penalty Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Leadership Accountability Captains, coaches, team leaders, and club committee members must ensure play and conduct are managed within the spirit and Laws of the game. Not Applicable Formal Warning 1 Playing Day Fixed Referred Directly to Tribunal
Equipment & Property Abuse No participant may abuse or damage cricket equipment, clothing, facilities, or ground infrastructure. Formal Warning + 1 Playing Day Suspended 1 Playing Day Fixed 3 Playing Day Fixed Referred Directly to Tribunal
Physical Abuse Any act or threat of physical assault towards another player, official, volunteer, or spectator. Formal Warning + 1 Playing Day Suspended 1 Playing Day Fixed Referred Directly to Tribunal Referred Directly to Tribunal
Dissent Participants must not show public dissent toward umpiring decisions or other officials. Formal Caution + 1 Day Suspended* 1 Playing Day Fixed 3 Playing Day Fixed Referred Directly to Tribunal
Language & Communication Participants must not use offensive, threatening, abusive, or discriminatory language or gestures. Formal Warning + 1 Playing Day Suspended 1 Playing Day Fixed 3 Playing Day Fixed Referred Directly to Tribunal
General Misconduct Any behaviour detrimental to the image of the game or NT Cricket (e.g., aggressive conduct, intimidation, alcohol-related incidents). Formal Caution + 1 Day Suspended* 1 Playing Day Fixed 3 Playing Day Fixed Referred Directly to Tribunal
Inappropriate Gestures Participants must not use crude, offensive, or obscene gestures on or off the field. Formal Warning + 1 Playing Day Suspended 1 Playing Day Fixed 3 Playing Day Fixed Referred Directly to Tribunal
Vilification Racial, religious, gender-based, or other discriminatory abuse or harassment, as per Cricket Australia’s policies. Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Referred Directly to Tribunal
Media & Public Commentary Participants must not make statements (including online) that bring the game, a club, or NT Cricket into disrepute. Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Referred Directly to Tribunal
Social Media Misconduct Posting offensive, abusive, discriminatory, or inflammatory content online, including trolling or personal attacks. Formal Warning + 1 Playing Day Suspended 1 Playing Day Fixed 3 Playing Day Fixed Referred Directly to Tribunal
Parent & Spectator Misconduct Abusive, threatening, or disruptive behaviour by parents or spectators directed at players, umpires, or others. Not Applicable Written Warning Venue Suspension Referred Directly to Tribunal

3. Good Behaviour Penalty Eligibility

A participant may be eligible for a reduced sanction via a Good Behaviour Penalty (GBP) only for Level 1 offences, subject to the following conditions:

  • The charge is accepted without contest (Early Guilty Plea).

  • The participant has not been reported in the past three (3) NT Cricket seasons.

  • If the incident involved another participant or official, a written apology must be submitted with the response.

4. Notes

  • Suspended Penalties (*) may be activated upon any future breach within 12 months.
  • NT Cricket reserves the right to escalate any matter directly to the Tribunal if serious or repeated.
  • Offences involving vilification will also be subject to NT Cricket's Anti-Discrimination and Vilification Framework.
  • Playing Day Fixed applies to the next match in the correct grade as defined in the Disciplinary Procedures.

5. Document Control

Version: 2025.1
Approved by: NT Cricket Head of Clubs & Competitions
Effective Date: 28 April 2025
Review Date: Annually

In keeping with our commitment to reconciliation, Northern Territory Cricket acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we are privileged to play and administer the great game of cricket.

Our Head Office is located on the land of the Larrakia People (Darwin), while our Central Australian Office is located on the land of the Arrernte People (Alice Springs). We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Walkabout Wickets by Kirrae Whurrong artist Fiona Clarke (b.1963), represents cricket stars past, present and future, and the meeting places where they play.

Aunty Fiona is is a descendant of James 'Mosquito' Couzens and his brother Jonny Couzens, members of the first Australian cricket team who toured England in 1868.