School students, alumni and parents of school children also participate in these cricket matches held annually.
Accordingly, the police have emphasized that during such activities held in schools, attention is paid to the discipline of school children and those participating in them, and it also affects the honor of their school.
Accordingly, the police have mentioned several points that school children and parents should pay special attention to during the Big Match period.
- Behave in public places in a manner that protects the honor of the school.
- Avoid shouting and blocking roads that cause inconvenience to customers or the public.
- Avoid conflicts with students from other schools.
- Take care not to drive dangerously in lorries, trucks or vehicles.
*Driving without a license and driving under the influence of alcohol should not be practiced and the Sri Lanka Police will strictly enforce the law against such acts.
*The guidelines given by the police should be followed when participating in truck parades.
*Bringing alcohol or drugs into the stadiums where matches are being held is strictly prohibited.
*I emphasize that the law will be strictly enforced regarding the use of cigarettes and other illegal drugs.
*Clashes with students from opposing schools, insulting them or spreading hateful statements through social media should not be done.
Meanwhile, the police have also emphasized several points to the parents of school children participating in the Big Match during the period.
Namely,
- Be vigilant about the events their children attend and the places they hang out.
- Be vigilant about whether the children return home on time.
*More care should be taken when providing vehicles to children for activities such as chariot processions.
The relevant announcement also emphasizes that if incidents of children, alumni and parents participating in such school cricket tournaments, such as violating the peace by behaving illegally and damaging public property, are observed or discovered, the police will strictly enforce the law in such cases.
Accordingly, the police have further emphasized in the relevant announcement that everyone should act responsibly and understandably in such activities including cricket tournaments held between schools to enjoy the excitement of the game.