Matchday Information

Headingley Cricket Ground has a zero tolerance policy against any forms of anti-discrimination and anti-social behaviour.

If you witness any such behaviour, please contact us on any of the below methods:

Texting RESPECT to 60650
By speaking to your nearest steward
Log the incident via our Customer Voice

Before visiting Headingley, please take some time to read through our Code of Conduct and Ground Regulations.

Whether you are visiting or contacting us here at Yorkshire CCC, we would ask that you agree to follow our code of conduct, to ensure your experience, and the experience of others, is a positive one.

All staff at Headingley Stadium are here to help and provide you with a high level of customer service.

Any supporter using offensive, threatening, harassing or abusive language or behaviour may have their telephone call terminated or be asked to leave the stadium.

If the behaviour continues, this may result in us having to involve the police, and/or revoking tickets/memberships.

If you experience any of the above behaviour during a fixture at Headingley, If you witness any such behaviour, please contact us on any of the below methods:

TEXT RESPECT
Your nearest steward

The Club Management reserves the right of admission to the ground.
All Persons who have purchased a ticket or who enter the ground are admitted only subject to their acceptance of the below ground regulations. Entry to the ground is conditional on and will constitute unqualified acceptance of all these rules and regulations.
All matches will be played in accordance with the rules and regulations of The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and The International Cricket Council (ICC) and their respective Laws of the Game.
The Stadium Management reserves the right for its servants and agents to remove from the ground any person who does not comply with these published ground regulations, the Rules and Regulations of the ICC and ECB and whose presence within the ground is or could reasonably be construed as constituting a source of danger, nuisance or annoyance to any other person.
Play cannot be guaranteed to take place on any particular day or at any particular time and the Club Management reserves the right to change its advertised fixtures. Every effort will be made via the media/social media to make the public aware of any changes.
Refund terms and conditions for matches played under the auspices of the ECB or ICC can be found on the reverse of the admission tickets or on yorkshireccc.com. Terms and Conditions must be strictly adhered to. Further information on domestic games can be found via the YCCC Ticket Terms and Conditions and the Raincheck policy.
The Stadium Management reserves the right to refuse admission to or eject from the ground: a) any person dressed in a manner which is; i) considered inappropriate, offensive or distasteful; ii) considered dangerous either to their own safety or the safety of other spectators; iii) considered an obstruction to the view of other spectators; b) any person who refuses to be searched (including bags) upon entry to the ground/inside; c) any person whose behaviour is deemed a source of danger or annoyance to other spectators or individuals.
Fireworks, pyrotechnics, smoke canisters, flares, knives and forks (other than wooden or plastic variants), bottles, glasses, flags, banners, poles, air-horns, musical instruments and other similar articles or any containers which might be used as a weapon or missile and could be a source of annoyance to others are not permitted within the ground and will be confiscated. In some circumstances, bottles, with the exception of glass bottles, may be allowed for County Championship and 50-over games.
It shall be a breach of the terms and conditions of entry to the venue for any ticketholder to engage in any conduct (whether through the use of language, gestures, or otherwise) which is likely to offend, insult, humiliate, intimidate, threaten, disparage or vilify any other person (including players, match officials or spectators) on the basis of their race, religion, culture, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and/or maternity status. Such action will not be tolerated. Action will be taken against individual(s) indulging in such acts and is likely to result in ejection from the venue, the imposition of other sanctions, such as being banned from the venue in the future and possible further action including criminal prosecution.
Unauthorised persons are strictly forbidden from entering upon the field of play unless advised to do so in an emergency. Individuals entering upon the field of play without permission will be subject to prosecution.
The throwing of any object in a dangerous manner within the ground is strictly forbidden.
The obstruction of gangways, access ways, exits, stairways and similar places is strictly forbidden, as is standing in any seated area while play is in progress.
The climbing of floodlight pylons, stands or any other structure within the ground is strictly forbidden.
Unnecessary noise such as that from the use of radios, mobile phones, air horns, whistles, musical instruments and behaviour likely to cause confusion or annoyance to any person is not permitted in any part of the ground.
With the exception of people authorized by the Club Management and press representatives holding official passes, the taking of photographs, cine photography, video footage or mobile phone footage inside the ground is prohibited. In addition, recording for radio, television or for private purposes whether for transmission or otherwise, is not permitted without any special written authorisation from the Club Management.
Laptops are not permitted to be brought into the ground. Should you arrive at the ground with a laptop, and it is noted as such during the mandatory bag search, stewards will direct you to our laptop drop facility where this can be left and collected after the game.
Under no circumstances may any person at the ground use a mobile telephone, computer, or any other kind of communication device to communicate, transfer or otherwise transmit any audio, visual or audio-visual data, information, commentary, footage or other material in relation to a cricket match taking place at the ground at that time (or any aspect thereof) for any kind of improper betting or any corrupt, fraudulent or unlawful purpose. Any person at the ground who is reasonably suspected by YCCC (or its appointed nominees, including but not limited for such purposes to the anti-corruption officials and any other representatives of the ECB) of acting in breach of this provision during any cricket match unconditionally acknowledges, accepts and agrees that: i) they must, upon request by YCCC (or its appointed nominees), provide their name and address and an explanation for their suspicious conduct (including full details of the nature of their suspicious communications); ii) they will be photographed and or filmed by YCCC (or its appointed nominees) and iii) any such names, addresses and photographs and films may be shared between each of the ECB, all other first class county clubs, relevant official cricket authorities and any relevant police and crime prevention authorities. Any person who is reasonably suspected of being in breach of this provision accepts they may immediately be ejected from the ground (without any financial compensation) and prohibited from entering the ground and any other cricket ground under the control of either the ECB or any first-class county club for life or such other period as YCCC deems appropriate at its sole and absolute discretion.
In relation to the cricket match taking place at the ground, spectators are not permitted to use a mobile telephone, tablet, laptop or computer or other kind of communication device to either; i) communicate or in any way transmit any form of commentary, data or other material, for any kind of betting or corrupt or unlawful purpose; or ii) conduct continuous betting trading activity.
Only persons specifically authorized in writing by the Club Management are permitted to distribute either without charge or offer for sale with the ground any newspapers, periodicals, any other articles or food and drink.
Any person found damaging or defacing property within the ground will be subject to prosecution.
The stadium management reserves the right to prohibit members of the public from playing ball games within the ground when to do so would give offence, cause obstruction or to endanger those participating in the games or others within the ground.
Persons failing to comply with instructions from a steward or an authorized agent of the Stadium management may be ejected from the ground.
For all games in the Vitality Blast, Charlotte Edwards Cup, The Hundred and any international matches played under the auspices of the ICC, the importation of alcohol into the stadium is strictly forbidden. The alcohol policy will be reviewed regularly, and additional alcohol bans or restrictions may be implemented without prior notice. The Stadium Management team reserves the right to amend any of its alcohol policies prior to or during any fixture. For County Championship games and One-Day Cup domestic games only, spectators will be allowed to bring into the stadium a maximum of 4x440ml containers of beer, lager or soft drinks or 1x70cl container of wine. For these games only, the containers may include cans. Please note glass is not permitted at any time. This regulation applies to initial entry into the ground – once a pass out has been given no alcohol is allowed into the ground.
The Club management reserves the right to close bars in the ground at any time and restrict the sale of alcohol.
Water bottles must be no larger than 1 litre in size. Anything larger will not be permitted entry.
Umbrellas are permitted if they are no larger than a golfing umbrella and are deemed safe by the safety and security team upon ingress. Umbrellas with a pointed metal tip are not permitted.
Smoking is not permitted in any of the stands, walkways or staircases. This rule also applies to the use of electronic cigarettes. There are designated areas for both smoking and extinguishing smoking materials at the rear of various stands around the ground.
Guide Dogs are permitted for those who are hearing or visually impaired. No other dogs are permitted into the confines of Headingley Stadium.
Fancy dress (including headgear), novelty, branded or promotional clothing is not permitted at the Headingley Cricket Ground with the exception of sections A & B (Fanzone) of the Western Terrace.
Any person attempting to gain admission to, or being found within, a section of the ground designated for “Members Only” without the appropriate authorization may be ejected from the ground.
To comply with the ECB’s Touts Out policy, any tickets purchased or given as complimentary must not be sold or passed onto any third party or unauthorised source, either online or in person. Doing so may result in tickets being cancelled or entry into the ground refused.
The minimum age for a child (anyone under the age of 18) to attend an event unaccompanied is 14 years old. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult*. It is the responsibility of the ticket purchaser to check before buying tickets that they comply with these age restrictions. Whilst there is a minimum age restriction in place, parents/carers are responsible for deciding whether their child (aged 14-17) needs to be accompanied by a responsible adult based on their general developmental maturity and their awareness of the potential risks. The Club recognises that some adults may require additional support whilst attending an event and may need accompanying. It is the responsibility of the adult and/or their carer to liaise with the Ticket Office to explore ways in which the Club can support them, be it with a companion ticket, accessibility seating and/or access to sensory spaces.

*A responsible adult is aged 18 or older, with the capacity to make decisions that are in the best interests of a child and actively supervises them.

REFUND SCHEME – T20 INTERNATIONALS

If, for the day for which the ticket is valid, play is restricted or does not take place at the ground, you will be entitled to a refund of only the match ticket value subject to there being: (a) 10 overs or less of the only or last match of the day because of adverse weather conditions and no result is obtained – a full refund; (b) 10.1 overs to 20 overs of the only or last match of the day because of adverse weather conditions and no result is obtained – a 50% refund. In no other circumstances can money be refunded.

In respect of tickets purchased in advance for the day on which this ticket is valid, refunds will be made automatically by the Yorkshire County Cricket Club to the original purchaser only, either by refunding his or her debit or credit card or by sending a cheque. In respect of tickets purchased at the Ground on the day for which this ticket is valid, refunds may be claimed by sending this ticket with your name and address in block capitals to The Yorkshire County Cricket Club, Ticket Office, St Michael’s Lane, Headingley, LS6 3BU within 28 days of the Match date. For refund queries telephone 0344 504 3099 (calls are charged at the same rate as a local call). Also visit www.ecb.co.uk/refundscheme. Please allow 30 days from the receipt of the claim for your refund to be processed.

Cricket is against ticket touting – you must not buy or sell this ticket for more than its face value. Please see www.ecb.co.uk/toutsout for full re-sale/refund policy. All tickets are issued by or on behalf of the Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Each Ticket is and shall remain at all times the property of the Yorkshire County Cricket Club.

No person who is subject to a life ban imposed and/or recognised by the ICC, the ECB or any other ICC Member as a result of a breach of any applicable ICC, ECB or other ICC Member rules, regulations, codes or directives shall be permitted to enter the ground and any such person found within the ground on the day of the match shall be liable to immediate removal from the ground.

Please note that the use of any cameras or mobile devices or any electronic equipment, for the recording, transmission or communication of match footage, details, statistics, images (on any platforms including but not limited to websites and social media) etc., is not permitted other than with the proper accreditation. All ground regulations apply.

REFUND SCHEME – TEST MATCHES

For days 1 to 5 of the Test Match: If play is restricted or does not take place at the ground on the day for which this ticket is valid, you will be entitled to a refund of only the match ticket value subject to there being: (a) 15 overs or less because of adverse weather conditions or completion of the match – a full refund; (b) 15.1 overs to 29.5 overs because of adverse weather conditions or completion of the match – a 50% refund. In no other circumstances can money be refunded. In respect of tickets purchased in advance for the day on which this ticket is valid, refunds will be made automatically by Yorkshire County Cricket Club to the original purchaser only, either by refunding his or her debit or credit card or by sending a cheque. In respect of tickets purchased at the Ground on the day for which this ticket is valid, refunds may be claimed by sending this ticket with your name and address in block capitals to The Yorkshire County Cricket Club, Ticket Office, St Michael’s Lane, Headingley, LS6 3BU within 28 days of the Match date. For refund queries telephone Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Also visit www.ecb.co.uk/refundscheme. Please allow 30 days from the receipt of the claim for your refund to be processed.

Cricket is against ticket touting – you must not buy or sell this ticket for more than its face value. Please see www.ecb.co.uk/toutsout for full re-sale/refund policy. All tickets are issued by or on behalf of Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Each Ticket is and shall remain at all times the property of Yorkshire County Cricket Club.

REFUND SCHEME – ONE DAY INTERNATIONALS

If play is restricted or does not take place at the ground on the day for which this ticket is valid, you will be entitled to a refund of only the match ticket value subject to there being: (a) 15 overs or less because of adverse weather conditions and no result is obtained – a full refund; (b) 15.1 overs to 29.5 overs because of adverse weather conditions and no result is obtained – a 50% refund. In no other circumstances can money be refunded. In respect of tickets purchased in advance for the day on which this ticket is valid, refunds will be made automatically by Yorkshire County Cricket Club to the original purchaser only, either by refunding his or her debit or credit card or by sending a cheque. In respect of tickets purchased at the Ground on the day for which this ticket is valid, refunds may be claimed by sending this ticket with your name and address in block capitals to Yorkshire County Cricket Club within 28 days of the Match date. For refund queries telephone 0113 2033 623. Also visit www.ecb.co.uk/refundscheme. Please allow 30 days from the receipt of the claim for your refund to be processed.

Cricket is against ticket touting – you must not buy or sell this ticket for more than its face value. Please see www.ecb.co.uk/toutsout for full re-sale/refund policy. All tickets are issued by or on behalf of Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Each Ticket is and shall remain at all times the property of Yorkshire County Cricket Club.

Vitality Blast

If play is restricted to 9.5 overs or less due to adverse weather conditions on the day for which your ticket is valid and no result is achieved, those who have purchased a ticket using a credit or debit card will be automatically refunded the face value of the ticket within 28 days. Customers that pay cash or cheque through the ticket office or one of the cash turnstiles should send their ticket, with the payee’s name and address, to: The Yorkshire County Cricket Club, Ticket Office, St Michael’s Lane, Headingley, LS6 3BU within 28 days of the scheduled completion of the match. All cash or cheque payments will be refunded by cheque. There will be NO cash refunds. Please allow 28 days from receipt of your claim for us to process your refund. Any complimentary tickets cannot be exchanged. For refund queries please contact 03445043099 or e-mail [email protected]

Please note no refunds can be given for memberships.

County Championship & One-Day Cup (ODC)

For CC matches and group stages in the ODC at Headingley and outgrounds, if play is restricted to 19.5 overs or less due to adverse weather conditions on the day for which your ticket is valid, those who have purchased a ticket should retain the ticket so that it can be exchanged for another day’s CC or ODC group stage play during the 2024 season. Nil value tickets cannot be exchanged unless they are a complimentary member ticket which will be indicated on the front of the ticket next to the value with the wording ‘Complimentary Member Ticket’.

In order to exchange your ticket you can either, email [email protected] with your name, the game you attended and the game you wish to attend, or alternatively bring your ticket to the Ticket Office, in the Yorkshire Cricket Centre, on the day of the chosen match and we will exchange this for a valid barcoded ticket for that day.

Knockout stages of the ODC at Headingley

If play is restricted to 19.5 overs or less due to adverse weather conditions on the day for which your ticket is valid and no result is achieved, those who have purchased a ticket using a credit or debit card will be automatically refunded the face value of the ticket within 28 days. Customers that pay cash or cheque through the ticket office or one of the cash turnstiles should send their ticket, with the payee’s name and address, to: The Yorkshire County Cricket Club, Ticket Office, St Michael’s Lane, Headingley, LS6 3BU within 28 days of the scheduled completion of the match. All cash or cheque payments will be refunded by cheque. There will be NO cash refunds. Please allow 28 days from receipt of your claim for us to process your refund. For refund queries please contact 03445043099 or e-mail [email protected]

1. Yorkshire County Cricket Club (the “YCCC”) and its authorised agents and distributors sell, allocate and issue tickets for events (the Tickets”) at Headingley Cricket Ground and North Marine Road, Scarborough (the “Venue”) only upon the Ticket terms and conditions and Conditions of Entry (the “Terms”) and where applicable the England & Wales Cricket Board (the “ECB”) terms. By applying for or purchasing or being allocated or transferred Tickets all recipients of Tickets (“the Purchaser”) shall be deemed to have accepted the Terms. For the avoidance of doubt a Purchaser includes a member and sponsor of the YCCC.

2. Tickets are strictly non-transferable and shall not be resold or transferred (save as referred to at clause 3) and shall not be auctioned, offered for sale, or advertised for sale via the internet or elsewhere.

3. If more than one ticket is issued those tickets may be used only by the Purchaser and the person intending to accompany that Purchaser at the Venue. The provision of the ticket to such a person without payment shall not contravene clause 2.

4. Tickets shall not be purchased or obtained from or through any person, company, agent or otherwise than directly by the Purchaser from YCCC or its authorised agent. YCCC reserves the right to refuse to sell to individuals or agencies suspected of intending to resell Tickets in breach of the conditions.

5. Tickets obtained in breach of these conditions shall be void and all rights conferred or evidenced by such ticket shall be nullified. This may include the Purchaser or holder of the ticket being refused entry or a cancellation of the ticket without notification. Any person seeking to use a ticket obtained in breach of these conditions whether used in order to gain access or remain at the Venue will be a trespasser and will be liable to legal action and subject to ejection.

6. Tickets may not be used as a prize, or as part of a competition, or in any promotional or similar activity without the written consent of YCCC.

7. Tickets may not be included as part of accommodation, food, drink and/or travel packages (the “Package”) unless the Package has been authorised by YCCC.

8. Tickets remain the property of YCCC at all times.

9. Tickets are only valid for entry into the Venue if presented complete with counterfoil.

10. Tickets issued are for the sole use of the Purchaser and if more than one ticket is issued to a Purchaser, the person intending to accompany the Purchaser in accordance with clause 3.

11. If original Tickets are lost, duplicate tickets may be issued to the original Purchaser up to 48 hours before the event at a charge of £5 per ticket. Duplicate tickets can only be collected from the Ticket and Membership Office at the Venue on match day, upon the production of photographic ID and take priority over the originals.

12. Under no circumstances may any person at the ground use a mobile telephone, computer or other kind of communication device either (i) to communicate or in any way transmit any form of commentary, data or other material in relation to a cricket match taking place at the ground for any kind of improper betting or other corrupt or unlawful purpose; or (ii) to conduct betting activity in a public pitch-facing part of the ground in a way which, in [the Club’s] (or its appointed nominee’s) option, otherwise brings the game or [the Club] into disrepute or which offends (or is likely to offend) other spectators.

13. When buying a ticket for someone under the age of 18 (i.e. a child) or a vulnerable adult, it is a requirement to ensure that the person for whom the ticket has been purchased will be accompanied to the event by a responsible adult*. In buying the ticket, you give your consent to the ticket holder attending the stadium with the responsible adult you have designated.

*A responsible adult is aged 18 or older, with the capacity to make decisions that are in the best interests of a child and actively supervises them.

14. Concession tickets for supporters under 16 years of age or over 65 years of age are only valid if the ticketholder is under 16 or over 65 on the date of the match for which the ticket is applicable. Under 16’s or over 65’s may be required to provide proof of their age to gain entrance using a concession ticket.

15. Cricket is against ticket touting – you must not buy or sell this ticket for more than its face value. Please see www.ecb.co.uk/toutsout for full re-sale/refund policy. All tickets are issued by or on behalf of The Yorkshire County Cricket Club.

16. No person who is subject to a life ban imposed and/or recognised by the ICC, the ECB or any other ICC Member as a result of a breach of any applicable ICC, ECB or other ICC Member rules, regulations, codes or directives shall be permitted to enter the ground and any such person found within the ground on the day of the match shall be liable to immediate removal from the ground.

17. Please note that the use of any cameras or mobile devices or any electronic equipment, for the recording, transmission or communication of match footage, details, statistics, images (on any platforms including but not limited to websites and social media) etc., is not permitted other than with the proper accreditation. All ground regulations apply.

18. Any person and their property are liable to be searched by authorised personnel on entry to the Venue. Failure to submit to any requested search by authorised personnel will lead to refusal of admission, and/or ejection, and/or exclusion from the Venue.

19. The YCCC reserves the right to change the advertised fixtures without notice and liability where it is necessary to do so and provide you with an alternative seat to that specified on the ticket. Every effort will be made to make the public aware of any changes via the media/social media.

20. If admission is reasonably refused for whatever reason no money will be refunded or compensation provided.

21. The YCCC reserves the right to change the Terms.

22. Tickets are issued subject to the Conditions of Entry.

23. Matchday tickets are non-refundable, apart from the circumstances described in the ‘Raincheck Policy’ section.

24. Any ticket booking fees charged at the point of transaction are non-refundable under any circumstances.

Ticket Office

The Ticket Office at Headingley Cricket Ground is located on St Michael’s Lane. The office is open Monday to Friday, 9am until 5pm and is closed on Bank Holidays. Please check the matchday guide ahead of each game for updated opening times on matchdays.

The Ticket Office can be contacted on 0344 504 3099 or [email protected].

Tickets and memberships can be purchased online here.

Shops

The Club Shop at Headingley is located next to the Ticket Office on St Michael’s Lane. Its standard opening hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. It is closed on Bank Holidays.

On matchdays, the Club will open a shop behind the Western Terrace and on some occasions other pop-up shops within the ground. For the latest opening hours, please check the matchday guide on the news section of the Club’s website.

Multi-faith room

The Club’s Multi-Faith room is located at the entrance of the East Stand which is easily accessed from the St Michael’s Lane turnstiles.

Please remove your shoes when entering the facility. Foot baths are available, please bring your own sliders. There are two separate facilities available.

We recommend that you bring anything that you require to fulfil your reflective time in our multi-faith space.

East is indicated on the ceiling.

The room is available to people of all faiths, please respect everyone when using these facilities.

If you have any further questions on a matchday, our stewards at the entrance of the East Stand will be more than happy to assist.

Changing Place facility

We have a changing place facility in the Howard Stand in the South side of the ground. Our facility includes:
• Radar Key accessible via the nearest steward/stand supervisor
• Grab rails by the toilet and sink
• Mounted flushing lever
• Backrest
• Full-length mirror
• Emergency assistance alarm fitted to floor level
• Bench
• Hoist (please bring your own sling)
• Shower and shower curtain
• Non-slip floor
• Sanitation bins

The nearest turnstiles to access this stand is on St Michael’s Lane.

For more information, please contact [email protected] or ring 0344 5043099.

Sensory Room

A free Controlled Audio Visual Environment (CAVE) will be available at the ground during the Headingley Test Match, with a variety of popular pieces of sensory equipment to encourage different kinds of user interaction.

In Britain 22% of people are living with a disability. We want to provide a safe haven for our supporters and reduce social isolation for individuals and families.

Users will need to book the space in advance.

The CAVE will be located behind the Trueman Enclosure and supporters who book the facility will have sole use of it during their timeslot.

Food options

There will be a range of options available to supporters, dependent on the game. For the latest information on the available foods and outlets that are open, please visit the Pre-match guide that will be available on www.yorkshireccc.com in the week leading up to each game.

Drinks options

All bars will serve low alcohol options. 0% San Miguel, alcohol-free and gluten-free beer will also be available. Mocktails will also be available around the ground for major matches.

For major matches, there will be alcohol-free bars available. The location of these will be noted in the pre-match guide ahead of each fixture.

Water fountains will be available around the ground for those wishing to refill their bottles throughout the game.

Please do not enter the field of play

Unauthorised persons are strictly forbidden from entering upon the field of play unless advised to do so in an emergency. Individuals entering upon the field of play without permission will be subject to prosecution.

Please consider the weather

Spectators are urged to consider the weather forecast before making their journey to Headingley. As Headingley is an open air stadium, consideration must be given to sheltering from the rain.

We encourage spectators to consider all weather conditions by bringing an umbrella, sun cream and their own bottled water.

Umbrellas are permitted (no larger than a golf umbrella) and providing they are deemed safe by the safety and security team upon ingress. Umbrellas with a pointed metal tip are not permitted.

Cashless Stadium

From April 2021, Headingley Stadium’s catering and retail outlets have operated as cashless to ensure that transactions are faster, safe, and secure.

Scorecards

Scorebooks are available to purchase from the Club Shop on St Michaels Lane.

The Yorkshire Cricket Foundation will be selling scorecards for £1 each from the museum in the East Stand.

Prams and Pushchairs

Prams and pushchairs can be stored at Headingley Stadium in the cycle racks at certain areas of the ground. Prams and pushchairs are left at the owners discretion.

What’s the minimum age for a fan attending a game on their own?

The minimum age for a child (anyone under the age of 18) to attend an event unaccompanied is 14 years old. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult*. It is the responsibility of the ticket purchaser to check before buying tickets that they comply with these age restrictions. Whilst there is a minimum age restriction in place, parents/carers are responsible for deciding whether their child (aged 14-17) needs to be accompanied by a responsible adult based on their general developmental maturity and their awareness of the potential risks.

*A responsible adult is aged 18 or older, with the capacity to make decisions that are in the best interests of a child and actively supervises them.

What is Headingley Cricket Grounds policy on Kirpans?

The Yorkshire County Cricket Club firmly believe that people should have the right to demonstrate their religious beliefs and that the club’s role in the community should be used positively to encourage social inclusion whenever it is safe and practical to allow this to happen.

As such, individuals who are members of the Sikh faith and who have demonstrated their commitment to the faith by going through the Amrit process will be welcomed at Headingley Cricket Ground and will be permitted access carrying the symbols of their faith including the Kirpan.

However, the Club also has a ‘duty of care’ to everyone who comes to Headingley. It has established a policy which respects the rights of Sikhs but also respects the rights of others and the clubs regulatory obligations.

Process for entering Headingley Cricket Ground wearing a kirpan:

Individuals wishing to wear a kirpan will be allowed to do so within the Stadium upon production of a ‘validation letter’ from the club. This should be shown to Stewards upon request when entering the ground. The purpose of this is to ensure people have smooth entry to the Stadium by removing the potential for embarrassment or Steward’s acting incorrectly at the turnstiles.
To obtain a ‘validation letter’ people should visit the Ticket Office on St Michael’s Lane and produce a certificate of baptism or letter of endorsement from their Gurdwara Sahib or other nationally recognised Sikh organisation.
People will also need to sign a disclaimer which waives the individual’s right to make any claims against the club; its servants or agents and Directors should anything happen as a result of them wearing the kirpan.
The kirpan must be sheathed and restrained with cord in accordance with religious requirements. It must also be covered with a material scarf wrapped repeatedly around the waist.
The kirpan must be concealed and not immediately obvious (by shape, size or visibility) at any time during the individual’s time at Headingley.
If the kirpan is ever drawn or made visible then the individual will be asked to leave and a decision will be made regarding a stadium ban.

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