Codes of Conduct

Basketball is intended to be a recreational activity for enjoyment and health. These codes of conduct have been developed by Basketball Victoria to give participants a guide to what is expected of them. It is intended to assist everyone to obtain the maximum benefit and enjoyment from their involvement in basketball. As a result, the quality of participation will be improved so people are more likely to start and continue their experience in basketball. Enjoy!

PLAYERS' CODE OF CONDUCT

Understand and play by the rules.
Respect referees and other officials.
Control your temper.
Work equally hard for yourself and for your team.
Be a good sport.
Treat all players as you would like to be treated.
Play for the "enjoyment of it" and not just to please parents and coaches.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person.
Be prepared to lose sometimes.
Listen to the advice of your coach and try to apply it at practice and in games.
Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided.

COACHES' CODE OF CONDUCT

Remember that basketball is for enjoyment.
Be reasonable in your demands.
Teach understanding and respect for the rules.
Give all players a responsible amount of sport time.
Instil in your players respect for officials and an acceptance of their judgmment.
Guide your players in their interaction with the media, parents and spectators.
Group players according to age, height, skills and physical maturity, wherever possible.
Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of the players.
Be prepared to lose sometimes.
Act responsibly when players are ill or injured.
As well as imparting knowledge and skills, promote desirable personal and social behaviours.
Keep your knowledge current.
Ensure that any physical contact with a player is appropriate.
Avoid personal relationships with players.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person.
Always respect the use of facilities and equipment.

PARENTS' CODE OF CONDUCT

Encourage your children to participate for their own interest and enjoyment, not yours.
Encourage children always to play by the rules.
Teach children that an honest effort is always as important as a victory.
Focus on developing skills and playing the game. Reduce the emphasis on winning.
A child learns best by example. Applaud good play by all teams.
Do not criticise your or others' children in front of others.
Accept decisions by all referees as being fair and called to the best of their ability.
Set a good example by your own conduct, behaviour and appearance.
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person.
Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators.
Keep children in your care under control.
Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided.

SPECTATORS' CODE OF CONDUCT

Remember that most people play sport for enjoyment.
Accept decisions by all referees as being fair and called to the best of their ability.
Always be positive in your support for players.
Condemn the use of violence in any form.
Respect your team's opponents, officials and spectators.
Encourage players to obey the rules and accept decisions of officials.
Demonstrat appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language or harassing players, coaches or officials.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person.
Keep children in your care under control.
Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided.

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