Club Policy

Codes of Conduct

In addition to Basketball Victoria’s Codes of Conduct, the Knox Sporting Club’s (Phoenix) Committee treat all breaches of these codes very seriously.

Please make yourself aware of these codes. They can be found on the Basketball Victoria Website (www.basketballvictoria.com.au). Any reported incidents of breaches of these codes will require that person, whether be player, coach or spectator, to explain their actions in writing to the committee where it will be reviewed and any appropriate action decided upon.

This may include a one week or longer suspension from attending or participating in games. More serious offences may result in expulsion from the club.

We are a family orientated club and wish to ensure we always set a fine example in the community.

The following article found in a Sporting Magazine may be interesting to note:

"The Ugly Parent Syndrome"

   Pushy Parent Checklist:

  1. Do the Activities Appeal more to you than the children?
  2. Is it a battle getting your child to Activities?
  3. Do you see the Activities as Fun, or is it all Serious?
  4. Do you get angry if the children "Aren’t Trying Hard?"
  5. Do you like the Reflected Glory when your children "Do Well?"

 

Harassment, Discrimination and Vilification

Basketball Victoria is committed to a policy of a sport, which is free of harassment, discrimination and vilification.

If you have any concerns in this area you can access this policy on the Knox Basketball website, www.knoxbasketball.com.au or the Basketball Victoria website www.basketballvictoria.com.au.

 

Complaints Policy     

 To ensure the club becomes aware of any concerns its members may have as soon as they arise and that there be clear guidelines to follow in finding a resolution that will result in a positive outcome.

 If a committee member of KSC Phoenix is approached by a parent, player, coach, official or anyone outside the club who has a concern regarding the club they must;

  1. Listen respectfully to the complaint. (Ensure afterwards that the conversation is documented)
  2. Request the complainant put their concern in writing and lodge with the committee asap.
  3. Assure the complainant that upon receiving their concern in writing the committee will investigate it fully and inform them of the outcome of the investigation asap.
  4. Committee members must not comment personally about the concern.
  5. Upon receiving the concern the committee must write to the complainant acknowledging that they have received their concern and give a time line on when it will be investigated and the process that will be followed.
  6. If the matter is a minor concern, it will be dealt with at the next scheduled committee meeting.
  7. If the matter is a serious concern, the committee will endeavour to convene within 48 hours.
  8. If the concern is about another committee member, that committee member must be notified of the complaint within 48 hours so they can have a properly prepared defence for the investigation.

 If the concern is about another member, parent, coach, team, official or anyone from another club, it is advisable that the committee gain a response from that person/club/team before the committee convenes to investigate in order to have all the facts before them. The concern will be presented when the committee convenes and all parties have been given the opportunity to present their argument in writing.

  1. After all parties have been heard the committee will discuss the concern and a course of action will be considered and agreed upon.
  2. Upon a decision being reached the committee will vote to ensure all committee members are in agreeance, if not the president will have the deciding vote.
  3. The investigation by the committee of the concern must be fully documented.
  4. If appropriate it may be necessary to arrange a separate mediation meeting between the parties to come to a resolution.
  5. At the completion of the investigation the complainant and the party whom the concern was made, will receive a full outline of the investigation and the outcome. They will be given the right to appeal the decision.
  6. If any party appeals the committee’s decision they will be advised that there will be no more appeals after the final decision has been reached. The appeal will be heard in consultation with all committee members present.  

 Photograph Policy

Throughout the basketball season, your child may be photographed by a committee member to appear on our club website.  These photos will be unnamed.  If you have any objections to your child’s unnamed photo appearing on the club website please notify the Secretary in writing. 

Also from time to time the club intend to hire a professional photographer to take action shots of the members while playing in their games.  These unnamed photos will appear on the photographers secure website.  These photos will be placed on the photographers website for the purpose of members viewing and purchasing them.  Again if you have any objection to a professional photographer taking your child’s photo from time to time and displaying it on their website, please notify the Secretary in writing. 

 

KSC Phoenix Extreme Heat Policy 

Purpose of this policy - To ensure members of KSC Phoenix Basketball Club are protected against any health implications from playing or training in conditions of extreme heat.

 Goals of this policy - To ensure persons impacted by this policy are well informed of the health risks associated with playing in conditions of extreme heat, the preventative action needed and that they are well equipped to act in the best interests of the members to prevent any illness or injury and clear guidelines are available.

 Ongoing Monitoring of this policy - KSC Phoenix Committee will review this policy annually to ensure it is always up to date with Sports Medicine Australia guidelines and in line with current climatic conditions.

 Policy Guidelines

 In accordance with Sports Medicine Australia guidelines, KSC Phoenix Basketball Club has created this policy to ensure all members are protected to the best of our ability from incurring any illness or injury associated with playing or training in extreme heat conditions.  As we live in a country that experiences extreme heat from time to time we need to be mindful of the implications these conditions may have on young children and adolescents playing sport.  High intensity exercise in a hot environment, with the associated elevation of body temperature, can lead to heat illness. Heat illness in sport presents as heat exhaustion or the more severe heat stroke.

The physiological and structural difference between children and adults places children at a greater risk of suffering from heat illness. These differences impact on a child’s ability to respond to environmental heat and acclimatise to heat. These differences include;

 A larger surface area/body mass ratio which affects their ability to dissipate heat when environmental temperature is greater than skin temperature. This can be an advantage when heat loss is necessary, but is a disadvantage when radiant or convective heat gain occurs;

  • Immature sweating mechanisms which require a greater increase in body temperature before the onset of sweating and
  • Fewer and smaller sweat glands which limit the production of sweat.

KSC Phoenix Basketball Club endeavour to prevent these illnesses as well as dehydration in their members, therefore the following guidelines must be followed:

      1. When the forecasted temperature is to be 36 degrees or above at 8.00am on the morning of a scheduled training session the president will contact the coach and inform him/her that the scheduled training session will be cancelled. The coach will contact players and inform them of the cancellation. He/she must then confirm with the co-ordinator that this has been done. If the forecasted temperature is not reached training is to remain cancelled unless a significant cool change during the day impacts on this decision, which will ultimately be made by the president.

       2. When the temperature reaches 31-35 degrees on the day of a scheduled training session coaches must ensure they run a light training session and have regular fluid breaks. (i.e. limit running drills and do not run scratch matches at the end of training. Regular fluid breaks constitute stopping training every 10 minutes for players to have a drink.).

       3. When the temperature exceeds 31 degrees on two or more days preceding a scheduled training session, regardless of the temperature on the day of training, the coach must ensure they run a light training session and have regular fluid breaks. (Regular fluid breaks constitute stopping training every 10 minutes for players to have a drink.).

       4. When playing or training in hot or humid conditions, coaches and parents must instruct players to implement the following guidelines to avoid dehydration;

    • Drink approximately 500mls (2 glasses) of water in the 2 hours prior to exercise;
    • During exercise, drink another 500-700ml of cool water.
    • After exercise replenish fluid deficit to ensure full re-hydration, but not over-hydrated. Drinking too much fluid can lead to a dangerous condition known as hyponatraemia (low blood sodium). Aim to drink enough to replace lost fluids, but not more than that.
    • Refer to SMA’s free DRINK UP brochure available as a web download at http://www.smartplay.com.au.

       5. When playing in hot and humid conditions player rotation must be considered. Players should spend at least 25% of game time being rested. The need to ensure you have adequate substitutions is paramount. If in doubt you must ring the co-ordinator for additional players. Remember, even five minutes rest can cause a significant reduction in core temperatures.

      6. When playing in hot and humid conditions the coach must ensure that nothing more than a half court defence is played in the second half and consider dropping back to a zone defence for some or most of second half.

       7.  When playing in hot and humid conditions both allocated time outs must be used each half to give all players opportunities to rehydrate.

       8. When playing in hot or humid conditions team managers must ensure they have extra water for wetting faces, clothes and hair. A fan to enhance air movement would be beneficial.

        9. If a player shows any signs of Heat exhaustion, Heat stroke or dehydration the coach must substitute them immediately and advise them to seek medical assistance. Children will not necessarily recognise the symptoms and may try to continue playing and not say anything. They are to take no further part in training or games.

These guidelines are even more important when playing in the hottest part of the day, usually between 11am – 3pm.

The physical/physiological characteristics of the player will influence the capacity to tolerate exercise in the heat, including body size and endurance fitness, therefore some players may need more than 25% playing time resting. Coaches must be mindful of this.  Young children are especially at risk in the heat. Prior to puberty, the sweating mechanism, essential for effective cooling, is poorly developed. The ratio between weight and surface area in the child is also such that the body absorbs heat rapidly in hot conditions.

In practical terms, child athletes must be protected from over-exertion in hot climates, especially with intense or endurance exercise. (Temperatures stated are based on SMA’s ambient and WBGT temperature guidelines).At ambient temperature greater than or equal to 30 degrees Celcius, children have greater difficulty getting rid of heat than adults.

Please Note: Coaches must also be mindful that they have a legal obligation to ensure club policy is enforced and not compromised in any way or they risk not having the clubs support should any matter be taken further.

Predisposed medical conditions

Parents/players are to alert the club and coach if they or their child has any medical conditions or is taking any medication that will impact on their ability to play sport in hot or humid conditions or is suffering from any temporary illness. Examples of illnesses that will put the participant at a high risk of heat illness include asthma, diabetes, pregnancy, heart conditions and epilepsy.

Some medications and conditions may need special allowances.

Participants who present with an illness such as a virus, flu or gastro or who are feeling unwell are at an extreme risk of heat illness if exercising in moderate to hot weather.

Participants who maybe affected by drugs or alcohol may be at an extreme risk of heat illness if exercising in moderate or hot weather.

Coaches/Officials are instructed to implement the following guidelines if any of the above apply. 

If a player has any of the above medical conditions or similar they must be monitored carefully and at the earliest sign of distress are to be substituted and are to take no further part in the game.

  1. If a player is taking any medication that may impact on their health whilst playing in hot or humid conditions a letter or certificate from a doctor is required before they are allowed to play.
  2. Any player who presents with any illness mentioned above or are unwell are not to participate in the game.
  3. Any player who appears to be affected by drugs or alcohol is not to participate in the game.

Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion

Characterised by a high heart rate, dizziness, headache, loss of endurance/skill/confusion and nausea.

The skin may still be cool/sweating, but there will be signs of developing vasoconstriction (eg, pale colour).

The rectal temperature may be up to 40 degrees C and the athlete may collapse on stopping activity. Rectal temperature should only be measured by a doctor or nurse. (You generally add one to two degrees to normal temperature taking methods to gauge rectal temperature).

To avoid heat exhaustion, if players feel unwell during exercise they should immediately cease activity and rest. Extra hydration is to be taken and a passing breeze from fan if necessary. Misting or spraying with water can also help. If symptoms persist or worsen seek medical assistance.

Symptoms of Heat Stroke

Characteristics are similar to heat exhaustion but with a dry skin, confusion and collapse.

Heat stroke may arise in an athlete who has not been identified as suffering from heat exhaustion and has persisted in further activity.

Core temperature measured in the rectum is the only reliable diagnosis of a collapsed athlete to determine heat stroke.

This is a potentially fatal condition and must be treated immediately. It should be assumed that any collapsed athlete is at danger of heat stroke. Any indication of this condition should be immediately referred for medical assessment.

Emergency First Aid for Heat Stroke   - “Strip/Soak/Fan”

Strip off any excess clothing; Soak with water; Fan; Ice placed in groin and armpits is also helpful;

Seek medical assistance immediately.

The aim is to reduce body temperature as quickly as possible. The player should immediately be referred for treatment by a medical professional.

Important: heat exhaustion/stroke can still occur even in the presence of good hydration.

Dehydration

Dehydration is fluid loss which occurs during exercise, mainly due to perspiration and respiration. It makes an athlete more susceptible to fatigue and muscle cramps.

Inadequate fluid replacement before, during and after exercise will lead to excessive dehydration and may lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Even a small degree of dehydration will cause a decrease in performance.

Game Days - Whether or not games are cancelled on days of extreme heat will be determined by the Knox Association. (Refer to Knox Association Heat Policy available on the Knox Basketball Website www.knoxbasketball.com.au)

However, KSC Phoenix Committee will work closely with the Association when these situations occur and will endeavour to act in the best interests of its members.

 

 

  

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