For your 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

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.
1. Please make sure children never go out on the yard unsupervised.
During evening and weekend session there may be a large amount of car movements on the yard.
Players and coaches only are allowed in the playing area. Spectators please use the viewing gallery.

Batting

Be aware that the indoor nets provide a much faster batting surface than natural grass.
Players must wear the correct protective equipment at all times:
1. Pads
2. Thigh Pad
3. Gloves
4. Helmet
5. Box
6. Plus any extra padding depending on experience, speed of bowler etc.
Players must pad up in the changing or reception area – not the nets
Do not take your kit bags etc into the nets they can cause obstructions which prevent people taking evasive action.
Please do not wear jewellery or watches and ensure pockets are empty
When preparing to bat players must stand at the back of the net and keep eyes on the ball at all times.
Be aware of what is happening in the adjacent nets; please wait for a safe moment to retrieve the ball.

Bowling

Only one player shall bowl in any one net at any one time
Those waiting to bowl must stand in a sensible position and watch the ball to avoid being stuck

In the event of an accident please contact the owner on: 07970491784

Bowling Machines Are Dangerous – THINK SAFTEY AT ALL TIMES!

To make use of one of our BOLA machines the hirer must agree to the following:

Operators MUST be over 18 yrs old
That all batters will be protected by the minimum of:
1. Batting Gloves
2. Pads
3. Cricket box
4. Cricket helmet including face guard
5. Forearm Guard (if practicing short pitched deliveries)
All batters are over the age of 12yrs
That only the batter and the machine operator are in the net and all spectators are on the viewing platform
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
The hire will not tamper with the machine or remove any screens or safety guards
That all adjustments of speed or length are done with the knowledge of the batter
Speed and length are set to suit the individual batter
ONLY bowling machine balls will be used in the machine
The hire will report any damage to the machine to: 07970491784
The hirer will satisfy themselves that the machine is safe before using it
The hire understands that is there is no first aider on site and that they are using the machine entirely at their own risk.

The first aid kit located by the main door. The local A&E is: Broomfield Hospital Court Rd, Broomfield, Chelmsford CM1 7ET

In the case of an accident please contact Writtle Cricket Centre Ltd immediately on: 07970491784