Everyone associated with FHS Basketball Club are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner. Basketball is intended to be a recreational activity for enjoyment and health. The ‘Code of Conduct’ has been developed to assist everyone to obtain the maximum benefit and enjoyment from their involvement in basketball.
- Give 100% – your best that you can on the day.
- Speak positive words and encourage your teammates.
- Play by the rules and do not argue the decision.
- Be humble when you win or make a good shot.
- Keep your head up and stay positive when you lose.
- Make having FUN and PARTICIPATING a priority – “Having a go” is what is important.
- Help others enjoy the sport and shake hands after the game.
PARENTS’ CODE OF CONDUCT
- Encourage your children to participate for their own interest and enjoyment, not yours.
- Encourage children to always play by the rules.
- Teach children that an honest effort is always as important as victory.
- Focus on developing skills and playing the game.
- A child learns by example. Applaud good play by all teams.
- Do not criticise your or others’ children in front of others.
- Accept decisions of 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 or physical abuse from sporting activities.
- Respect the rights and dignity of 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.
PLAYERS’ CODE OF CONDUCT
- Understand and play by the rules.
- Respect referees and other officials.
- Control your temper.
- Work equally hard for yourself and 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 each person.
- Be prepared to lose sometimes.
- Listen to the advice of your coach and try to apply at practice and in games.
- Always respect the use of the equipment and facilities 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 reasonable amount of court time.
- Develop team respect for the ability of opponents including their coaches.
- Instill in your players respect for officials and an acceptance of their judgement.
- Be prepared to lose sometimes.
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person.
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