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
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Understand and play by the rules.
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Respect referees and other officials.
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Control your temper.
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Work equally hard for yourself and for your team.
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Be a good sport.
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Treat all players as you would like to be treated.
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Play for the "enjoyment of it" and not just to please parents and coaches.
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Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person.
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Be prepared to lose sometimes.
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Listen to the advice of your coach and try to apply it at practice and in games.
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Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided.
COACHES' CODE OF CONDUCT
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Remember that basketball is for enjoyment.
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Be reasonable in your demands.
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Teach understanding and respect for the rules.
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Give all players a responsible amount of sport time.
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Instil in your players respect for officials and an acceptance of their judgmment.
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Guide your players in their interaction with the media, parents and spectators.
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Group players according to age, height, skills and physical maturity, wherever possible.
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Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of the players.
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Be prepared to lose sometimes.
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Act responsibly when players are ill or injured.
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As well as imparting knowledge and skills, promote desirable personal and social behaviours.
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Keep your knowledge current.
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Ensure that any physical contact with a player is appropriate.
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Avoid personal relationships with players.
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Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person.
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Always respect the use of facilities and equipment.
PARENTS' CODE OF CONDUCT
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Encourage your children to participate for their own interest and enjoyment, not yours.
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Encourage children always to play by the rules.
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Teach children that an honest effort is always as important as a victory.
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Focus on developing skills and playing the game. Reduce the emphasis on winning.
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A child learns best by example. Applaud good play by all teams.
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Do not criticise your or others' children in front of others.
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Accept decisions by all referees as being fair and called to the best of their ability.
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Set a good example by your own conduct, behaviour and appearance.
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Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
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Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person.
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Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators.
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Keep children in your care under control.
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Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided.
SPECTATORS' CODE OF CONDUCT
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Remember that most people play sport for enjoyment.
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Accept decisions by all referees as being fair and called to the best of their ability.
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Always be positive in your support for players.
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Condemn the use of violence in any form.
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Respect your team's opponents, officials and spectators.
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Encourage players to obey the rules and accept decisions of officials.
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Demonstrat appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language or harassing players, coaches or officials.
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Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person.
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Keep children in your care under control.
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Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided.
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