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
| Charge | 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, facilities, clothing, or ground infrastructure. | Not Applicable | 1 Playing Day Fixed | 3 Playing Day Fixed | Referred Directly to Tribunal |
| Assault | Any act or threat of physical assault towards another player, official, volunteer, or spectator. | Not Applicable | 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. | 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. | Not Applicable | 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). | 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. | Not Applicable | 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. | Not Applicable | 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. Additional Notes
- Playing Day Fixed refers to suspension from the next applicable match in the grade in which the individual last played.
- Suspended Penalties (marked with an asterisk) may be activated upon any future breach within a specified period (usually 12 months).
- Fines may be imposed by NT Cricket as a standalone sanction or in combination with suspensions, particularly for non-playing participants (e.g. parents, club officials, committee members).
- NT Cricket reserves the right to escalate any matter directly to the Tribunal regardless of the table if the conduct is deemed serious or repeated.