What safety policies must I follow: concussion, helmets, storms and heat?

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These are the MJCC Policies and Procedures (last updated 12 September 2025).

Concussion

Any player who takes a blow to the head or upper neck, with or without protective gear, must be assessed using the Cricket Australia Diagnosis of Concussion Guidelines.
A player who fails the assessment takes no further part that day and must be assessed by a medical professional. They should not return to play until at least 14 days after they become symptom free (Cricket Australia Junior Players Concussion Guidelines).
A suspected concussion removal must be reported in writing to the club president and to MJCC.admin@wacricket.com.au within 24 hours.

Helmets

Helmets must be a properly fitted cricket helmet with a face guard. BS7928:2013 is the standard MJCC describes as current best of breed.
Juniors must wear a helmet when batting and when keeping up to the stumps. Helmets are not mandatory for juniors fielding, because juniors do not field close to the batter.

Storms

Use the 30/30 rule. If lightning and thunder are less than 30 seconds apart, take shelter. If it is more than 30 seconds and there is any doubt, suspend play.
Play is suspended for at least 30 minutes and does not resume until 30 minutes after the last audible thunder.

Heat

WA Cricket monitors forecasts and the MJCC Competitions Subcommittee may cancel matches, shorten them or move start times. All participants must follow those recommendations.
Under the General Rules, if at least 3 of the 6 Areas are forecast to reach 38 degrees or more at 11am, all daytime matches in all Areas become T20s.

Blood: MJCC supports the Sports Medicine Australia Blood Rules policy.