Leadonites Basketball
CODE of CONDUCT
for ADULT PLAYERS
On and off the court of play, I will:
• Always
play the game fairly and in the right spirit.
• Be aware
of the impact of bad language; keep spectators and members of the public -
including children - in mind.
• Avoid
criticising match officials and accept that they make honest decisions and confronting
them will not change it.
• Never
verbally abuse a match official, coach, player, or spectator based their
appearance, race, religion, gender, or sexuality. Doing so could lead to
dismissal from the court, suspension and possible police action.
• Never
physically assault a match official, coach, player or spectator. Doing so could
lead to dismissal from the court, suspension, andor possible police action.
• Always
win, draw, or lose with dignity, and be prepared to shake hands with match
officials,
opposition
players and team coaches at full-time.
I understand:
If I do not follow the Code, I may
expect to:
• Be
cautioned, given technical or unsportsmanlike fouls or expelled from the court
by the match officials, depending on the nature of the offence.
• Be asked
to apologise to whoever I have offended or abused.
• Be
disciplined by my club, including being substituted, dropped, given a formal
warning or
suspended
from training and/or matches depending on the nature of the offence.
• Be
disciplined by the competition organiser or Basketball England, including being
fined or suspended for a number of matches depending on the nature of the
offence.
• Be
handed a permanent exclusion by Basketball England if the offence is deemed
serious enough.
Play your part and support the Leadonites Basketball
Code of Respect:
On and off the playing court, I will:
• Stick to the rules and celebrate the
spirit of the game.
• Always
show respect to everyone involved in the game.
• Never
engage in public criticism of the match officials and abide by their final
decisions.
• Win or
lose with dignity. Shake hands at the end of every game.
• Be aware
of the potential impact of bad language on others.
• Never
engage in abusive language, bullying or intimidating behaviour.
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, I
may:
• Be asked to apologise to whoever
I’ve upset.
• Receive
a formal warning.
• Be
required to attend a club endorsed education course.
• Be
dropped, substituted or suspended from training.
• Not be
selected for the team.
• Be asked
to leave the club and/or issued a fine.
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Leadonites Basketball
CODE of CONDUCT
for COACHES, TEAM MANAGERS and CLUB OFFICIALS
Play your part and support Basketball England’s Code
of Respect:
On and off the court of play, I will:
• Always
show respect to everyone involved in the game.
• Stick to
the rules and celebrate the spirit of the game.
•
Encourage fair play and high standards of behaviour.
• Always respect
the Referees and Table Officials and encourage players to do the same.
• Never
enter the court of play without the referee’s permission.
Note:
Team Head Coaches may enter the court of play to assist the referees in
preventing or stopping a fight.
• Never
engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive behaviour.
• Be aware
of the potential impact of bad language on others.
• Be
gracious in victory and defeat.
• Respect
the facilities home and away.
When working with players, I will:
• Place
the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything.
• Never
tolerate any form of bullying.
• Ensure
all activities are suited for the players’ ability and age.
• Work
with others (e.g. officials, doctors, welfare officers, physiotherapists) for
each player’s best interests.
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, I may
be:
• Required
to meet with the club or league Welfare officer or the Basketball England
Designated Safeguarding officer.
•
Suspended by the club from attending practices and/or matches.
•
Suspended or fined by the competition organiser and/or Basketball England.
• Required
to leave, lose my position and/or have my license withdrawn.
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Leadonites Basketball
CODE of CONDUCT
for spectators and
PARENTS/GUARDIANS/CARERS
Play your part and support Leadonites Basketball's Code
of Respect:
• Have
fun; it’s what we’re all here for!
•
Celebrate effort and good play from both sides.
• Always
respect the Referees, Table Officials and coaches and encourage players to do
the same.
• Stay off
the playing court and within the Designated Spectators’ Area (where provided).
• When
players make mistakes, offer them encouragement to try again next time.
• Never
engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.
Always try to support the coach of your child's Leadonites
Basketball team:
• Never attempt
to coach your child, or anyone else's, from the spectator side of the court.
Your advise/instruction may be contrary to the instructions that the child's
coach has issued and may cause mental anguish and internal turmoil to the child
you are attempting to coach. Either way, it is unlikely to improve their
performance, let alone their enjoyment of playing.
• When
talking to your child never demean or criticise their coach; either within the
coach's hearing or beyond their hearing.
• The ride
home: Other than a few words of praise do not discuss the match on the journey
home. Tell your child that you enjoy watching them play, and leave it at that.
• If you
are unhappy or dissatisfied with a coach of your child's team then address your
concerns to the Club Head Coach.
• If you
want to coach then please volunteer your services to the Club Head Coach.
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, I may be:
• Issued
with a verbal warning or asked to leave.
• Required
to meet with a club representative (i.e. chairman) or the club Head Coach or
the club committee or the Club Welfare Officer.
• Obliged
to undertake a club endorsed education course.
•
Requested not to attend future games, be suspended or have my membership removed.
• Required
to leave the club along with any dependents and/or issued a fine.
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Leadonites Basketball
CODE of CONDUCT
for YOuth (Under 18) Players
Play your part and support Basketball England’s Code of
Respect:
When
playing basketball, I will:
• Always
play my best for the benefit of the team.
• Play
fairly and be friendly.
• Respect
and encourage my team mates.
• Play by
the rules and respect the referees and table officials.
• Shake
hands with the other team - win or lose.
• Listen
carefully to what my coach tells me.
•
Understand that a coach has to do what is best for the team.
• Talk to
someone I trust or the club Head Coach or the club Welfare Officer if I am
unhappy about anything at my club.
•
Encourage my team mates.
• Respect
the facilities home and away.
When
attending basketball practice sessions, I will:
• Turn up
to practice in a timely manner.
• If I am
unable to attend practice or if I will be late I will give adequate notice to
my coach.
• Respect
the facilities and training equipment
• Wait
patiently for my training session to begin and not disrupt any activities
taking place on the court beforehand.
• Listen
carefully to what my coach tells me.
•
Understand that a coach has to do what is best for safe, efficient and
progressive running of the team practice session and attempt to comply with all
reasonable instructions issued by my coach.
•
Encourage and help my team mates, when ever and where ever practicable, during
the training session.
• Help
clean up the court and safely and securely clear equipment away at the end of
the training session.
• Leave
the court and sports hall building in a respectful manner and without
disrupting any following training sessions or other users of the facilities.
• Talk to
someone I trust or the club Head Coach or the club Welfare Officer if I am
unhappy about anything at my club.
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, I may:
• Be asked
to apologise to whoever I have upset.
• Receive
a formal warning.
• Be
dropped, substituted or suspended from training and/or matches.
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