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JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE HANDBOOK
FOR
PLAYERS AND PARENTS
2020CONTENTS
Page No.
1. WELCOME TO SHERBROOKE SUNS .........................................................4
2. SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES ...................................................................5
3. COMPETITION CALENDAR ......................................................................5
4. JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE WORKING GROUP .........................................5
5. TRAINING: COURT TIME IS EARNED, NOT GIVEN ....................................6
6. WEDNESDAY NIGHT GAMES ..................................................................6
7. PLAYING TIMES AND VENUES ................................................................6
Inter Venue Passes ............................................................................ 7
8. PLAYER FEES ..........................................................................................7
9. UNIFORMS .............................................................................................8
10. PLAYING ................................................................................................9
Court Time ......................................................................................... 9
11. FINALS QUALIFICATION........................................................................ 10
12. TOURNAMENTS ................................................................................... 10
13. TEAM DUTY ......................................................................................... 10
14. TEAM MANAGERS................................................................................ 11
15. SCORE TABLE ....................................................................................... 12
16. APPENDICES......................................................................................... 13
Appendix I ........................................................................................... 13
Behavioural Technical Foul and Penalties Players, Coaches ........... 13
Process for Recording Technical Fouls ............................................ 14
Appealing Behavioural Technical Foul or Penalty ........................... 14
Appendix II .......................................................................................... 15
Spectator Behavioural Technical Foul and Penalties ....................... 15
VJBL Spectator Requirements ......................................................... 15
Spectator Removal .......................................................................... 15
Spectator Penalties.......................................................................... 16
Team Penalties ................................................................................ 17
Association Penalties ....................................................................... 17
Appendix III ......................................................................................... 18
Basketball Victoria and VJBL Codes of Conduct and Policies .......... 18
2SHERBROOKE SUNS CONTACT DETAILS
PRESIDENT
Mick Spruhan, 0407 838 773
suns@sherbrookebasketball.asn.au
SECRETARY
Pamela Ball, 0401 996 046
secretary@sherbrookebasketball.asn.au
JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
junior.rep@sherbrookebasketball.asn.au
TEAM MANAGER CO-ORDINATOR
Annette Gledhill
tmc@sherbrookebasketball.asn.au
VJBL DELEGATE
junior.rep@sherbrookebasketball.asn.au
COACHING DIRECTOR
Chad Burton
coachdirector@sherbrookebasketball.asn.au
FEE CO-ORDINATOR
Judy Seamer
treasurer@sherbrookebasketball.asn.au
UNIFORMS AND MERCHANDISE
Angela Cohen
uniforms@sherbrookebasketball.asn.au
31. WELCOME TO SHERBROOKE SUNS
Welcome to the Sherbrooke SUNS Junior Representative Basketball Program.
Sherbrooke SUNS Basketball allows maximum involvement in each age group, from
the under 12’s right through to the Big V Youth League and Senior Divisions. The
skills and experience that the players develop in playing for Junior Representative
Teams carries them through into the senior program. The links between the junior
and senior programs are integral to players understanding their opportunities for
progression.
As the Representative Basketball season runs across a ten-month period, a large
degree of commitment is required from players, coaches and parents to achieve a
successful season. This includes attending ALL training sessions and games.
Sherbrooke SUNS was born out of the need for those playing Sherbrooke Domestic
Competition to go to the next level and compete more broadly by representing their
own association and playing representative basketball. The Sherbrooke Board of
Management feel that it is not enough to simply commit to playing Junior
Representative without actively contributing to the domestic association, which
gives players the representative program opportunity. While participation in the
domestic competition is not compulsory at Sherbrooke, it is something we actively
encourage.
From Sherbrooke to You
• Opportunity to play representative basketball at your optimum level
• Quality training and coaching at age appropriate levels
• A warm and inviting environment in which to learn and succeed
• A pathway through to senior representative opportunities
• The promotion of the benefit of team sport in preparing young people with life
skills
• Opportunity to develop relationships in the wider basketball community
From You to Sherbrooke
• Try your utmost to reach your full potential
• Show respect to all parties, at all levels
• Fully commit to the betterment of the team as a whole
• Fulfil obligations to assist at Big V games
• Fulfil obligations to participate in domestic competition
• Contribute to the continued development of growth at Sherbrooke Basketball
42. SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
Sherbrooke SUNS takes the issue of cyber bullying very seriously. Parents should be
aware of this and discuss it with their child so there is a clear understanding of
expectations. NO SHERBROOKE SUNS TEAM IS PERMITTED TO SET UP A TEAM
SOCIAL MEDIA SITE. The Club has an official monitored Facebook page.
3. COMPETITION CALENDAR
Unlike domestic basketball, which is played in two seasons, Representative
Basketball is played throughout most of the year in three phases.
• Spring Phase October to November
• Grading Phase November to March, with a break during
Christmas and New Year
• Championship Phase March to August
• Finals September
A copy of the year’s calendar is available on www.vjbl.com.au
4. JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE WORKING GROUP
The Junior Representative Working Group takes direction from, and reports to, the
Sherbrooke Board of Management, and is responsible for implementing necessary
procedures to facilitate the operation of the program.
Duties such as distributing uniforms, recording player details at tryouts, ensuring
players are registered, ensuring official paperwork for Coaches and Team Managers
is in order, and that all teams have the required equipment and information.
The Working Group are all volunteers that are working to provide a great basketball
experience for players and their families. Functions performed by the Working
Group include:
• Fees Co-Ordinator
• Team Manager Co-Ordinator
• VJBL Representative
• Uniform/Merchandise Co-Ordinator
55. TRAINING: COURT TIME IS EARNED, NOT GIVEN
Training sessions are held twice a week throughout the season. Training will be on
a Sunday for two (2) hours and midweek in the form of an internal competition
exclusively for Sherbrooke SUNS representative players for one (1) hour.
Times and venues will be advised once teams have been selected and are subject
to change. Players need to arrive at training at least 15 minutes before the start
time or as otherwise directed by the Coach.
Sherbrooke understands that some family events or illness can cause missed
training sessions, but there are no other valid excuses. For example, sleepovers,
parties, etc., are not acceptable reasons for missing training.
If you are injured, you are still expected to attend training sessions and games.
Please inform your Coach or Team Manager as early as possible, with a valid
reason, if you cannot attend a training or game.
6. WEDNESDAY NIGHT GAMES
The 2020 program will include mid week games exclusively for SUNS players. These
games will be with and against our own players, similar if not the same age groups
and conducted in four 8 minute quarters. There will be no extra cost for these
games as they are part of the training program. Additionally, parents can become
more confident scoring correctly and being aware of correct timing rules. The
games will be played on Wednesdays, venues and times to be advised.
7. PLAYING TIMES AND VENUES
Games are played on a home and away basis on a Friday night. Games normally
start from 6.40pm through to 9.40pm. Venues will vary depending on grading. Our
home courts are Upwey High School and Monbulk Secondary College.
An entry fee of approximately $3.00 per person for both spectators and players will
be charged on arrival by most venues. There is also a weekly fee for the team sheet
which is paid with the money collected by the Team Manager from players. If a
venue does not charge an entry fee, the team sheet fee will be higher.
6Inter Venue Passes
Players must pay at the venue they are playing at. If you are required to attend
more than one stadium on the same night, you will need to obtain a Pass on your
arrival from the first stadium and this will eliminate you having to pay an entry fee
twice. Make sure it is an official VJBL Pass Out – no stamps or other tickets are
acceptable. If a venue refuses to give you an official VJBL Venue Pass, make a note
of which club and venue it is and report the information
to junior.rep@sherbrookebasketball.asn.au.
Some venues charge everyone who enters, regardless of whether they are playing
elsewhere. You will still need to pay for players at the venue they are playing at.
8. PLAYER FEES
Please ensure you provide correct contact details to the club. If you change your
details (telephone number, email etc) during the season, please forward this
information to junior.rep@sherbrookebasketball.asn.au
If fees are to be paid by anyone other than the person whose email is registered as
the contact point, this information must be provided via email to
junior.rep@sherbrookebasketball.asn.au
Total cost of player registration is $600.00 inclusive of GST. Payment of these fees
are broken into three (3) parts as shown below.
• 1st Payment = $200.00 due by 8th November, 2019
• 2nd Payment = $200.00 due by 1st February, 2020
• 3rd Payment = $200.00 due by 1st April, 2020
There is a 10% discount for the 2nd and subsequent children in the family being
$540.00 for 2nd and 3rd child)If fees are not paid by 30th April, players may not be
allowed to take the court.
Sherbrooke Basketball
BSB 633000
Account 115288474
If you envisage having difficulty meeting payment on the due dates, please contact
the treasurer earlier rather than later to arrange a suitable payment plan. This will
avoid any embarrassing conversations further down the track.
treasurer@sherbrookebasketball.asn.au
Please Note: Payments received are allocated toward the cost of the uniform if
still outstanding, before they are offset against registration fees.
79. UNIFORMS
Every player at Sherbrooke SUNS will require a new playing uniform in 2020
New player uniform pack is $275.00. Sherbrooke SUNS reversible gold and black
singlet, gold shorts, warm up top, black training shorts, reversible training top and
back pack. Existing player uniform pack is $175.00. Sherbrooke SUNS player
reversible gold and black singlet, gold shorts, warm up top and back pack. A $100
deposit is required at sizing up time. Our new supplier is iAthletic. New uniforms
will be supplied before the Dandenong/Eltham Australia Day weekend tournament.
The time and place for collection of uniforms will be advertised through our
website, Facebook and newsletter. New uniforms will not be issued until they are
paid for in full.
For new players to Sherbrooke, loaned player tops will be provided. If a loaned
singlet is provided without loaned shorts, plain black basketball shorts must be
worn. During grading phases we are permitted to have a mixture of uniform styles
within a team provided the colour is correct.
Further information regarding the new uniforms can be found in the Frequently
Asked Questions, located on www.sherbrookebasketball.asn.au, then VJBL Suns
under Representative.
Sherbrooke SUNS Uniform Policy
Sunday Training Official club reversible training singlet, SUNS training shorts or
plain black basketball shorts.
Mid-week games
Existing players: ‘old’ yellow and black uniform including shorts.
New players: loaned singlets and black shorts
Friday night games Gold singlet and Gold shorts, warm up top.
If required for warmth, only the club apparel is to be worn.
ALWAYS wear the Gold singlet and Gold shorts at all Friday night games unless:
1. You are playing against: Knox, Werribee, Westernport or Sherbrooke AND
2. You are the first-named team on the fixture, i.e. the ‘home’ team
If BOTH points 1 and 2 are ‘YES’, then you are to wear the reverse side of your
singlet = BLACK SINGLET with the GOLD SHORTS (there is no variation acceptable).
There will be some teams who never wear the reverse side of their singlet and
others who may wear it three or four times in the season.
8VJBL uniform rules are completely different to BIG V – do not get them confused.
Failure to wear the correct colour on game night will incur a fine.
Compression Wear: Compression garments must be black without any visible
commercial logos. Compression garments must be fitted to compress. Loose fitting
compression wear is not permitted. If compression garments do not fit the VJBL’s
criteria, you will be asked to remove them.
10. PLAYING
Teams are expected to play all fixture games. This is not negotiable. If a team is
short of players for a game, the Junior Representative Administration Officer must
be notified so that a restructure can be organised.
Players are expected to be at games at least 30 minutes prior to the fixture starting
time, or as otherwise directed by the Coach. Players must be in full uniform (singlet,
shorts and warm up top) no visible street apparel. Sherbrooke hoodies may be worn
and plain black tracksuit pants with no visible logos.
Attendance at games is compulsory even if you are injured or sick – but not if you
are contagious. In the case of illness or injury, players are required to obtain a
medical certificate, so that any games missed will still count towards a player’s
eligibility for finals.
Medical certificates must be received by the Sherbrooke SUNS Junior
Representative Administration Officer within 14 days of injury. The medical
certificates will then be forwarded to VJBL by the Sherbrooke SUNS delegate. Back
dated certificates will not be accepted.
Court Time
Court time is at the discretion of the Coach and is decided by several factors. These
include: attendance at training, work ethic, skill level and on-court match ups. It is
therefore possible that some players will get little or no court time in some games.
Finding the right time to talk to your child’s Coach can be tricky but never attempt
to do this straight after a game. At Sunday training there is generally more time for
discussion. If you find this option difficult, ask the Team Manager to try and arrange
a meeting time for you to speak with the Coach. Do not discuss your concerns with
the team manager, as this is not their responsibility. Coaches volunteer their time
and expertise for the benefit of your child. Encourage your child to communicate
with the coach directly if they have any queries or concerns about their game. This
is often a more productive avenue of communication and can serve to develop a
healthy relationship between Coach and Player
911. FINALS QUALIFICATION
All players must play 40% (eight (8) games) of their fixture games during the
championship phase to qualify for finals. Exemption is only granted based on
documented medical reasons previously supplied.
12. TOURNAMENTS
Sherbrooke SUNS requires all teams to attend the Dandenong/Eltham Tournament
during the Australia Day Long Weekend in late January. Sherbrooke Basketball
covers the cost of team entry, which this year will include all door charges as well.
There will be an official training session in January before the Dandenong/Eltham
tournament.
The second and optional tournament Sherbrooke SUNS encourages is the
Nunawading Spectres Tournament over the Queen’s Birthday weekend in June.
Teams pay the cost of entry for this tournament themselves. It usually costs
approximately $450.00.
Permission must first be obtained from the Board of Management, in writing, if a
coach wishes to attend another tournament. If approval is given, it will be the
responsibility of the team for all the associated costs.
13. TEAM DUTY
All teams are expected to assist with court duties for the Sherbrooke SUNS Senior
Representative Big V games between March and August. Advance notice of your
team’s specific date for duty will be given to your Team Manager when the Big V
fixture is released. Attendance and participation is compulsory for all teams. If a
team cannot fulfil their rostered duty it is up to that team to negotiate a swap with
another team. Duties include: floor wiping, fetching and carrying as required,
packing up of chairs and equipment.
1014. TEAM MANAGERS
The Team Manager is the link of communication between the Club and
parents/players, and the Coach and parents/players. It is the key role in providing
team contact information to each member of the team and to the Club, checking
fixtures, ascertaining colour clashes, making scoring rosters, issuing information
throughout the season from the Club, collecting game day fees and completing
scoring information prior to the game.
Team Managers have nothing to do with player selection, court time or game
strategies and you must direct any such queries to the Coach. Parents/players may
discuss these aspects with the Coach at an appropriate time BUT NOT on game
day.
The role of the Team Manager does not have to be a one-person role but can be
shared between two or sometimes three people working co-operatively. Good
communication, computer and internet proficiency, financial smarts and score
bench knowledge are the main components required.
Please note: There is no requirement for the Team Manager to perform first aid,
but we would ask that you use common sense if a player is injured or requires help.
Each team is provided with a basic first aid kit for players/parents to access through
the Team Manager as/if required.
The Club will supply each team with one Team Manager’s bag containing, two (2)
basketballs and a first aid kit.
In case of a colour clash, the Team Manager needs to notify the Coach and players
that they are required to wear their black singlet. A list of club colours will be
emailed to the Team Managers and can be obtained from the VJBL website. The
Sherbrooke SUNS uniform colour is registered as gold. The only teams we have a
colour clash with are Knox, Werribee, Westernport and Sherbrooke.
All Team Managers are required to have a current ‘Working with Children Check’
card, provide a Member Protection Declaration and supply a copy of each to the
Junior Representative Administration Officer. This information is then forwarded to
the VJBL by the Sherbrooke SUNS delegate.
Under no circumstances are Team Managers to contact the VJBL directly. If you
have any questions, they must be sent to the Junior Representative Administration
Officer for the matter to be followed up with the VJBL.
1115. SCORE TABLE
Each team is required to provide two (2) competent scorers each week.
It is expected that each player provides a scorer (parent or other adult) on a
rostered basis. This means that if you have two or more children playing; either in
different teams or the same team you are given a roster per child (not per family).
You may need to advise your Team Manager/s of your multiple duties so there are
no clashes. If you don’t know how to score, please let your Team Manager know.
There is a manual and video on the VJBL website showing how to score. There is
normally at least one competent scorer in each team who can teach others.
The Club will run a scoring instruction class at the commencement of the season.
Everyone needs to take their turn at scoring as it is unfair on other parents when
people refuse to do so. Please be diligent in this role, as this is a part of your child
playing basketball. The Guidelines are as follows.
• The home team (first named team on the fixture) does the timekeeping
(buttons).
• The visiting team (second named team on the fixture) does the computer.
• If a shot clock is required, then the home team covers this role as well.
• Ensure you are familiar with the timing rules before the game starts
• If you put the home team score on the left of the scoreboard and the visiting
team score on the right of the scoreboard, then the scoreboard will reflect the
computer.
• Scorers are on the same team as the referees – when in doubt about a call,
press the buzzer at a stop in the game, and ask for clarification from the
referees.
• At no stage do you call out, barrack, berate or express an opinion about the
game when you are on the score bench – you are in neutral territory.
• Constantly - that’s CONSTANTLY - communicate with the other scorer, verbalise
to your colleague what the referees are calling. At time-outs and quarter
breaks, cross check the computer with the scoreboard. If there are errors on
the computer, they must be fixed immediately.
• The computer represents the final result of the game (not the scoreboard).
• Do not leave the score bench until the referees have confirmed the game on
the computer.
1216. APPENDICES
Appendix I
Behavioural Technical Foul and Penalties Players, Coaches
Commencing in the Spring Phase, coaches, assistant coaches, bench staff and
players who receive behavioural technical fouls in three (3) or more games during
the VJBL playing calendar year, will have the following penalty applied.
• Tech Fouls in Three Games: Automatic 1 Game Suspension
• Tech Fouls in Four Games: Automatic 2 Game Suspension
• Tech Fouls in Five Games: Automatic 4 Game Suspension
• Tech Fouls in Six Games: Automatic 6 Game Suspension
(Technical fouls for flopping or delay of game, etc. will not be added to your quota)
WARNING PROCEDURES
1st Game Behavioural Technical Foul/s
The VJBL will send an email to the association contact informing them of the
relevant person’s first violation.
2nd Game Behavioural Technical Foul/s
The VJBL will send an email to the association contact informing them of the
relevant person’s second violation. Relevant persons will have 24 hours (unless
granted an extension by the VJBL Administration) to sign and return the email
acknowledging that any further behavioural technical fouls will result in an
automatic suspension.
3rd and further Games Behavioural Technical Foul/s
The VJBL will notify the association contact that the relevant person has been
suspended from the VJBL Competition and will provide the association contact
with their return to competition date.
13Process for Recording Technical Fouls
The VJBL Administration will supply each venue with a Technical Foul Jot form.
Copies of the Jot Form must be kept courtside for Referees to use when no internet
is available. Associations are to inform referees that if they give a relevant person
any technical fouls, they must fill in the Technical Foul Jot Form online or complete
at the end of the game and hand it to the Venue Supervisor, so forms can be
submitted to the VJBL at the end of the night with all relevant documentation for
the venue. If the relevant paperwork is not received by VJBL from the Association
by noon on Monday following the game, Associations will be fined.
An explanation of why the coach/assistant coach/player received a technical foul
and how many technical fouls they have been awarded is required on The Technical
Foul Jot Form.
If a coach/assistant coach/player is also reported by the referee, then this must be
indicated on the Technical Foul Jot Form and the official report form MUST be sent
to the VJBL.
Appealing Behavioural Technical Foul or Penalty
Coaches/assistant coaches/players who receive a behavioural technical foul have
the right to appeal to the VJBL Administration for a review of their technical foul
record by close of business on the next business day. This must be emailed by their
association contact or delegate. Response to a review request will be advised within
48 business hours of the request being received.
If a relevant person is suspended, the association contact or delegate may email the
VJBL within 24 hours of receiving the penalty notification to appeal the suspension,
this must include the $50 application fee. This will then be passed on to the Junior
Representative Commission Appeals Committee for review. The Appeals
Committee decision is final.
14Appendix II
Spectator Behavioural Technical Foul and Penalties
VJBL Spectator Requirements
• At no point before, during or after a game, are spectators permitted to
approach a referee.
• All spectators must abide by the BV Spectator Code of Conduct.
• If asked to leave the venue by a venue official, spectator/s must do so
immediately, or reports and loss of games may be applied.
Spectator Removal
The following procedure is required to be followed if a Venue Official requires a
spectator/s to leave the venue.
• The Venue Official must complete the Spectator Behaviour - Jot Form online if
they believe the spectator/s behaviour was at a level that they were required
to leave the venue.
• If the spectator has been reported to the tribunal by an official, this is to be
detailed on the Spectator Behaviour - Jot Form and forwarded to the VJBL
Administration.
• NOTE: Not all ejections require an official tribunal report. This is only done
when the action/s of those involved warrant a formal Tribunal Report.
• If the spectator/s won’t voluntarily give their name, please complete the jot
form and the VJBL Administration will follow the name up with the team
involved.
15Spectator Penalties
The VJBL Administration will review all Spectator Behaviour - Jot Forms.
The following procedures will be followed on the Reportable Offences after
reviewing the Spectator Behaviour - Jot Form (and Tribunal Report Forms where
completed).
If a formal report is not submitted, a review of the Spectator Behaviour - Jot Form
may indicate a formal report is required.
• Basketball Victoria’s Governance and Operation Manager or the VJBL
Operations Manager will ask the Referee and/or Venue Official to complete a
formal report.
• Once the report is received, an offer may be made by the Basketball Victoria
Governance and Operations Manager, or the report will be sent directly to the
tribunal.
• Alternatively, the Basketball Victoria’s Governance and Operation Manager
may direct the VJBL Administration to apply appropriate penalties as stated
below.
Non Reportable Offences
• The VJBL Administration will issue a warning for the first offence.
• The VJBL Administration will apply an automatic suspension of one VJBL game
for the second offence.
• The VJBL Administration will apply an automatic suspension of three VJBL
games for the third offence.
• The VJBL Administration may ban the spectator from attending VJBL games for
12 months for any further offences. Once a spectator has served their penalty,
they will be required to serve a 12-month good behaviour bond before
resetting penalties to zero.
16Team Penalties
It is the team’s responsibility to ensure that all spectators abide by the Basketball
Victoria Codes of Conduct and By-Laws. Penalties will be applied to the team
involved with unacceptable spectator behaviour.
• First Offence – The team will receive a warning.
• Second Offence – The team may lose home games.
• Third Offence –The team may have home games moved to a venue designated
by the VJBL Administration.
• Fourth and Further Offences – The team may be removed from the
competition. These Offences may be committed by more than one spectator
to count against the team.
Association Penalties
It is the association’s responsibility to manage a team’s behaviour and educate
players, coaches, officials and team spectators on their responsibilities and
obligations to abide by the Basketball Victoria Codes of Conduct, Conditions of Entry
and Basketball Victoria Policies.
The following penalties may also be applied to the association for repeated
breaches by a single team during the current VJBL season.
• First Offence by a team – The Association will receive a warning.
• Second Offence by the same team – The Association will be placed on a $500
good behaviour bond.
• Third Offence by the same team –The Association will forfeit their good
behaviour bond.
• Further Offences by the same team – The Association will receive a $1000 fine
per offence. Associations have the right to appeal to the JRC Committee on any
penalties, as per Rules of Operation, Rule 11.1.
17Appendix III
Basketball Victoria and VJBL Codes of Conduct and Policies
Player Code of Conduct
1. Understanding and playing by the rules is your responsibility. The rules exist for the
safety, proper order and enjoyment of all people involved in basketball. The lessons to
be learned in this respect in basketball are lessons that can and should be carried over
into all aspects of your lives. Do not ignore or deliberately break any rules. Even if you
think that a deliberate foul may give your team an advantage, you should not commit
the deliberate foul in the interests of fair play. If you do consistently commit deliberate
fouls or break the rules you must accept that there will be consequences for you and
your team. Do not let yourself or your team down.
1. Respect referees and other officials Referees and officials have a difficult task to
perform and you could not play the game without them. They are there to enforce the
rules of play but they cannot always be right. Accept bad calls graciously. Abuse of
referees is unacceptable behaviour. Players who consistently dispute decisions or do
not accept bad decisions are bad sports. If you disagree with a decision, have your coach,
captain or manager, approach the referee during a break or after the game, in an
appropriate manner.
2. Control your temper Verbal abuse of officials is a serious offence against the rules of
basketball. Verbally abusing other players or deliberately distracting or provoking an
opponent are also not acceptable or permitted in basketball. Loss of temper is not only
unpleasant for other participants in the game, it can also distract you and have an
adverse effect on your concentration and effectiveness on the court.
3. Work equally hard for yourself and for your team You owe it to yourself and others
involved in your team to train and play to the best of your ability. Your team’s
performance will benefit and so will you. If you are half-hearted about your
involvement in the sport, you will become dissatisfied and lose out on the enjoyment
and satisfaction you can derive from giving it your best.
4. Be a good sport. Acknowledge all good plays, whether they be by your team
or the other team. Good manners and respect can be infectious. Everyone
likes to be prased when they do something well. If you acknowledge the
achievements of your opponents it is likely they will follow suit. Part of the
participation in sport is respect for all participants in the game. Your opponents
are entitled to proper courtesy. Always introduce yourself to your opponents
on court, congratulate them whether you win or lose and accept a loss
gracefully. Remember that the opposition coach is there trying to do the best
for their team and is also entitled to respect.
5. Treat all players as you would like to be treated Do not interfere with, bully or take
unfair advantage of another player. If one of your team players cannot perform as well
as you do, does not mean that they are not trying. Everyone makes mistakes. Do not
18abuse or ridicule another player when a mistake is made. When a player does well,
constructive guidance and encouragement will assist a player to improve their game.
6. Play for the ‘enjoyment of it’ Play for the ‘enjoyment of it’ and not just to please
parents and coaches. Playing sport, including basketball, should be fun. This doesn’t
mean that you shouldn’t take it seriously, but that at the same time you should enjoy it.
If you enjoy an activity you will perform much better and derive far more benefit from
it than if it is an unpleasant experience. You may experience pressure from your coach
and parents and others to perform outside of your capability or desires. Whilst this can
be a positive and their way of showing you support in your activities, you should resist
it where it no longer is enjoyable.
7. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person Regardless of their gender,
ability, cultural background, religion or other factor irrelevant to the game, all persons
connected with basketball are entitled to equal treatment and respect. Avoid any
remarks that could be construed as offensive or discriminatory. Sometimes even a joke
may give offence. If a person refers to themselves with a particular label, it should not
be taken as an invitation for you to do so. Using discretion is imperative and it is better
to err on the side of caution.
8. Be prepared to lose sometimes Most teams have a win or a loss. Be a fair winner and
a good loser. Disappointment at losing is natural, but it should not be obvious to the
point of being unpleasant for others. Just as unpleasant can be the boastful winner.
Recognise that even in defeat, the loser has achieved something, just by playing. Not
everything in life can be a winning situation. Losing can be an important learning
experience for your wider life goals.
9. Listen to the advice of your coach Try to apply the advice at practice and in games.
Your coach has been appointed to coach your team because they have certain abilities
and experience. They have also undergone training to ensure that you get the best
coach that you can commensurate with your skill levels. Apart from skills training, your
coach can provide you with helpful advice on all aspects of playing basketball. Make the
most of the opportunity provided to you to work with your coach and to have a happy
and successful experience in basketball.
10. Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided Facilities and equipment
cost money and they will only function properly if they are kept in good order. Ensure
that you do not abuse anything provided for use. Do not engage in dangerous practices
such as ‘hanging off hoops’ or ‘slam dunking’. Quite properly, these practices are
banned in most venues. Not only can the equipment be damaged, but serious injury can
occur.
19Parent Code of Conduct
1. Encourage your children to participate for their own interest and enjoyment, not yours.
Support your children in their participation in basketball but do not force them to play
if they don’t want to. Sport is played b children for enjoyment and fitness. It is good
for their bodies but should also be good for their minds. If they feel too much pressure
from you it may make them rebellious or even depressed. It is very tempting for parents
who are involved in a sport, or who have children with abilities they wish they had
themselves, to try and force the children to participate or to participate at a level to
which they do not aspire. Resist the temptation
2. Encourage children to always play by the rules Responsible parents teach their
children to obey the law of the land, and those same parents should encourage their
children to play sport by the rules. If your children show no respect for the rules of the
game of basketball, they can also come to believe that breaking the law is acceptable
too. If you see your children constantly breaching rules, you should be prepared to
speak to them at an appropriate time.
3. Teach children that an honest effort is always as important as a victory. Your children
will suffer many disappointments in their lives. You should teach them from an early age
that whilst a win in basketball will bring them much pleasure, it is not the most
important thing. Participating to the best of their abilities is far more important than
winning. You can help them learn this, so that the result of each game is accepted
without undue disappointment
4. Focus on developing skills and playing the game Reduce the emphasis on winning. If
children see that effort is rewarded by an increase in skills, they will derive considerable
pleasure and see the importance of striving to improve over the necessity to win every
game. Primary responsibility for skills training rests with the children and their coaches,
but you can assist with their enthusiasm by attending games, encouraging them to
practise away from formal training and games, and even joining in with this practice
5. A child learns best by example Applaud good play by all teams. Acknowledge all good
plays whether they be by your children’s team or the other team. Good manners and
respect can be infectious. If you acknowledge the achievements of your children’s
opponents it is likely your children will follow suit. This can assist to create a positive
and supportive climate for all children involved in the game.
6. Do not criticise your or others’ children in front of others Reserve constructive criticism
of your own children for more private moments. Children can be very sensitive and feel
strong humiliation if they are criticised in front of their peers. When you do feel the
necessity to speak to your child about something that displeases you, make the effort
to explain what the problem is and why you are concerned about it. If you can see some
way of avoiding the problem in the future, also explain this to the children. Give your
children an opportunity to offer you an explanation. You are not communicating with
your children effectively if all the communication is one way
207. Accept decisions of all referees Accept decisions of all referees as being fair and called
to the best of their ability. Referees and officials have a difficult task to perform and
your children could not play the game without them. They are there to enforce the rules
of play but they cannot always be right. Accept bad calls graciously. Abuse of referees is
unacceptable behaviour. Players who consistently dispute decisions or do not accept
bad decisions are bad sports. If you disagree with a decision, discuss it with your children
in a constructive manner.
8. Set a good example Show a good example by your own conduct, behaviour and
appearance. Children often learn by example. You are the prime role models for them.
Make your parenting rewarding and beyond criticism by leading by example. Do not
criticise opposing team members or supporters by word or gesture. Accept loss
graciously and applaud the efforts of all playing the game. Do not be one of the ‘ugly’
parents occasionally seen at sporting events
9. Support removal of verbal and physical abuse Support all efforts to remove verbal and
physical abuse from sporting activities. Parents have considerable influence in how
sports are conducted. Often they are called on to perform volunteer work to help
organise their and others’ children’s’ activities. Use this rewarding experience, not just
to assist in getting the necessary work performed, but also to influence the atmosphere
in which your children play the sport. Children not as fortunate as yours whose parents
are not willing or able to be involved may need some guidance on what is or isn’t
acceptable behaviour.
10. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person Regardless of their gender,
ability, cultural background, religion or other factor irrelevant to the game, all persons
connected with basketball are entitled to equal treatment and respect. Avoid any
remarks that could be construed as offensive or discriminatory. Sometimes even a joke
may give offence. Even if a person refers to themselves with a particular label, it should
not be taken as an invitation for you to do so. Using discretion is imperative and it is
better to err on the side of caution. Your children will most likely follow your lead in
matters of discrimination and vilification.
11. Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Volunteers are
necessary for the functioning of sporting activities and without them, your child could
not participate. Whilst many are parents of people involved in the sport, many are also
people dedicated to the sport and its development. Show them the respect and
appreciation that they deserve.
12. Keeping children under control. Basketball encourages you to bring your children to
games, however, there can be dangers to them in a basketball stadium. They can also
constitute a danger to players. You should ensure that children with you are well
behaved and do not wander onto or too near the courts. When a player is concentrating
on the game, a child can easily be knocked down or a player can trip over a child and
not expecting a small child to be in the way
2113. Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided. Facilities and
equipment cost money and will only function properly if they are kept in good order.
Ensure that you do not abuse anything provided for use. Discourage your children from
engaging in dangerous practices such as ‘hanging off hoops’ or ‘slam dunking’. Quite
properly, these practices are banned in most venues. Not only can the equipment be
damaged, but serious injury can occur.
Spectator Code of Conduct
1. Remember that most people play sport for enjoyment People are not playing
basketball for the entertainment of spectators nor are many of them professionals. You
should be watching basketball for your own enjoyment and to show support for those
playing. Help the players to enjoy their game. Applaud good performances from each
team. Congratulate all players regardless of the outcome.
2. Accept decisions of all referees Accept decisions of all referees as being fair and called
to the best of their ability. Referees and officials have a difficult task to perform and
your children could not play the game without them. They are there to enforce the
rules of play but they cannot always be right. Accept bad calls graciously. Abuse of
referees is unacceptable behaviour. Players who consistently dispute decisions or do
not accept bad decisions are bad sports. If you disagree with a decision, discuss it with
your children in a constructive manner
3. Always be positive in your support for players Never ridicule or shout at a player,
particularly a young player, for making a mistake during competition. Positive support
for players will offer encouragement to them and most likely spur them to better things
on the court.
4. Condemn the use of violence in any form Never encourage players to engage in
violence or engage in it yourself. Violence has no place in basketball and strong action
should be taken to discourage it.
5. Respect your team’s opponents, officials and spectators Without a team’s opponents,
there would be no game. Their supporters are there to enjoy the game as much as you
are. Light-hearted banter with an opposing spectator can add a further element of fun
to a game. Conversely, nasty or inappropriate behaviour or remarks will seriously
detract from it.
6. Obeying rules and accepting decisions Always encourage players to obey the rules
and to accept decisions of officials. Often players can get carried away when spectators
become enthusiastic or heated over an issue. This can be a positive, but it can also be
negative when it involves such behaviour as disputing decisions. Always encourage
players to obey the rules and do not dispute referees’ decisions.
7. Social behaviour Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language
or harassing players, coaches or officials. Anti-social behaviour, such as foul or abusive
language, has no place in basketball. If others engage in it, just ignore them – they will
soon tire of it if they get no reaction. Alternatively, ask them politely to desist. If it
continues and it is serious, bring it to the attention of an official
228. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person Regardless of their gender,
ability, cultural background, religion or other factor irrelevant to the game, all persons
connected with basketball are entitled to equal treatment and respect. Avoid any
remarks that could be construed as offensive or discriminatory. Sometimes even a joke
may give offence. Even if a person refers to themselves with a particular label, it should
not be taken as an invitation for you to do so. Using discretion is imperative and it is
better to err on the side of caution.
9. Keeping children under control Keep children in your care under control. Basketball
encourages you to bring your children to games. However, there can be dangers to them
in a basketball stadium. They can also constitute a danger to players. You should ensure
that children with you at a basketball game are well behaved and do not wander onto
or too near to courts. They can easily be knocked down by a player or a player can trip
over a child when concentrating on the play and not expecting a small child to be in the
way.
10. Respect the use of facilities and equipment provided. Facilities and equipment cost
money and will only function properly if they are kept in good order. Ensure that you do
not abuse anything provided for use. Discourage your children from engaging in
dangerous practices such as ‘hanging off hoops’ or ‘slam dunking’. Quite properly, these
practices are banned in most venues. Not only can the equipment be damaged, but
serious injury can occur
Appendix IV – Basketball Victoria Policy for Photography at Basketball
Associations and leagues should usually allow parents and close relatives to take
photographs and video tape games or training provided the parent or relative is known to
the association. The Coach or manager of the opposition team should be notified of the
intention to photograph or video the game. Coaches who wish to video their own team’s
games or training for training purposes should normally be allowed to do so. The opposition
should be informed. Parents of the Coach’s own team should be advised by the Coach if it is
intended to regularly video games or training and the reason for it.
Referee coaches wishing to video games for training or evaluation purposes should advise
the teams of their intentions prior to the game. Some coaches desire to scout teams that
they will be playing in the future and a convenient way of doing this is to video the game. If
so, then both teams should be advised in advance. However, this should usually be allowed.
Should any person take objection to the photographing or videoing, they should be asked
the reason why they object. It should be explained to them that normal policy in these
circumstances is that the photography or videoing should be allowed. However, if the person
objecting has a legitimate and strong reason why the objection is made, then a bar should
be placed on the photography or videoing. E.g. that the child concerned is the subject of
contested custody proceedings or has been the subject of violence or threats and publication
of a video or photograph may compromise the safety of the child.
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