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Redbacks Parents Guide

Redbacks has grown from 2 teams in 2013
to 39 teams in 2023.

At Redbacks, success is measured in the number of boys playing ball and the enjoyment they have.

Club philosophy

Fun – Playing basketball should be fun. The enjoyment of playing basketball is in knowing the individuals and team have done their very best.
Teamwork – Winning should provide a focus for the team as a whole. The goal should be to win as a team and have fun in the process.
Effort – Acknowledge the players’ effort not just the result. Success should not be measured in terms of wins and losses but in the amount of effort put in.
Challenge – Establish high but realistic expectations. Encourage players to do their best.
Competition – There’s no substitute for actual game experience and every member of the team has a right to gain that experience.

Team rules

Establish a ‘Team First’ attitude.
Celebrate teammates' success, individual success will follow.
No put-downs, contribute to a supportive environment.
Playing time for players will be based on each boy’s commitment to practice, intensity, attitude and skills.
Each player is to receive fair court time over the course of the season.
All players must be given the opportunity to develop while on the court.
This is club, not representative basketball.

Player court conduct

Show good sportsmanship and positive team behaviour – on court and on the bench.
Participate with the spirit of the game and importance of fair play.
Develop players' respect for opponents, officials and opposing coaches.
Player actions are monitored at all times by coaches and administration and if out of line they will be addressed.
Swearing and inappropriate gestures will NOT be allowed anytime. If a player gets a technical foul due to their inappropriate behavior or language during a game, they will be benched straight away.
No player is allowed to argue, make any obscene gestures over a referee's call or any other game situation or they will be benched straight away.
Remember the referees are children as well.
Redbacks philosophy is that players must behave in a manner of good sportsmanship at all times.

Training

To promote the value of teamwork, all players are required to be at practice.
Excused absence:
Sometimes it is hard to make training around family and school functions.
Wizards’ position is that rep training always takes precedence over club.
Unexcused absence (no communication):
If players miss a practice and it is not excused, they may start on the bench for the next game.
Continued absences need to be addressed – this may be a parent meeting to discuss the circumstances.
1 hour training slots are all that Wizards allocate to all club teams.
Each team is normally allocated a half court to train.
Venues are not available during public holidays and school holidays.

Parent conduct

Parents are to act in a respectable manner. Parents who verbally attack players, coaches or opponents will be referred to the Club Manager.
During the game, promote communication between the coach and players, not parents and players.
All parents are to abide by the Basketball Queensland Parents Code of Behaviour.
If you have concerns/comments please discuss with a committee member:

Game day routine

All boys must wear plain black shorts (no pockets for safety reasons, no large logos).
All players will be provided with a club singlet for games.
The team listed first on the draw is to sit on the left-hand side of the scoretable. The team listed second on the draw is to sit on the right-hand side of the scoretable.
All parents in a team are expected to take turns in scoring a game as rostered.
The Coach and Team Manager are the only personnel permitted to sit on the team bench – parents must not sit on the team bench.

Measures of success

Remember, It's Only A Game

(Children's sport)

For full details please see the Redbacks Parents Handbook below

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