:: Tokyo Predators Cricket Club ::

NOTICE BOARD:

Clubhouse: The home of the Predators in Tokyo is Jewel of India in Roppongi. All club members will receive 10% discount off their table bill for 2010. Drop in and see Sid, who is a keen supporter and follower of the club.

Training: First training for 2010 is March 14th. Training details will be emailed to club members. If you are not a member but would like to come to a net session please e-mail here

Quiz night: After the success of the first quiz night we are planning another! The 2010 edition will be on May 20 at JOI Roppongi. Please email to register interest

Playing Kit: The Predators have refreshed their playing equipment and has ordered new bats and equipment for season 2010. Your membership covers the use of all gear required for training and playing.

Season opening matches: Please check the schedule tab for details of upcoming matches

Club Selection Policy & Code Of Conduct

Selection Policy:

Team selection policy for various competitions

JCL League Games: The best available team plays. This team will be picked by a 3 person selection panel who will choose the team based on who they think will be competitive against the opposition in that game. Current form, your role as a cricketer (eg spinner/opener/wicket keeper, etc), your form the last time we played that side, how you are performing at training, are just some, but not all, of the ways the panel will choose the team.
Friendly Games: First priority goes to people who have been available for league games and may have missed out.
KCL double-header games, those staying overnight get precedence. Next priority goes to those who have been available for league games and may have missed out.
JCL playoff games: The best available team plays, see above.
KCL playoff games: First priority goes to those who have been available for JCL league games and have missed out, and also those who have played in the KCL

Playing Cricket in Japan requires compromise due to the limited amount of grounds and the travel involved in playing. Your club committee is committed to having people play as much cricket as an individual would like to, and the growth in games from 2008 to the 2009 demonstrates this commitment.

Type of match aside, the following points are considered when picking any side

Paid up members first and foremost for selection and roles in the side
Players that have made a commitment to training
Players that have made themselves available for all game types including friendlies and warm-up games (not just finals)
Players that have volunteered for umpiring duties throughout the season

There may be occasions when you do not bat (we chase runs very quickly) or you do not bowl (we bowl out opposition quickly). In 2009 there is a new selection policy ensuring that all players over the course of the season get a chance for a lot of cricket.

Player Code of Conduct:

The Predators have a tremendous reputation for playing good cricket, being very respectful of the opposition and umpires on the field and a very inclusive club regardless of a players cricketing ability and background. All members are to follow a code of conduct which includes the following basic rules to abide by;

Be at the ground by a minimum of 30 minutes before the match starts
Offer assistance in setting up and setting down the ground with boundary ropes
Not contest or argue with the umpire under any circumstance regardless of the decision (only the Captain can approach the umpire)
Not make any threats or inappropriate comments towards any member of the opposition before, during or after the game
Assist during the year with scoring and umpire duties if required (please learn how to score if you are unsure)
Warm up and warm down "as a team", celebrate wickets "as a team", and support our team mates on and off the field "as team"
Encourage your team mates during the game when there are misfields and mistakes
Not pull out of the team on short notice once you have identified what batting or bowling position you have been selected to
Not create factions or make comments on the club which could jeopardize club harmony, but go to the committee directly to raise concerns you may have
Represent the club in a fashion that enhances its reputation for being an inclusive, fair and harmonious club

The Club Committee for 2009 will act as the disciplinary panel and any breaches of the code of conduct may be referred to this panel. The panel has the right to suspend players from games and for any major breaches dismiss players from the club.