CODE OF CONDUCT - PARENTS AND SPECTATORS
Adapted from Basketball Victoria Codes of Conduct. Full explanation of the following codes are
displayed on the Wangaratta Basketball Inc notice-board and available on the website
www.sportingpulse.com/assoc/wangaratta
1. Encourage your children to participate for their own interest and enjoyment, not yours.
2. Encourage children to always play by the rules.
3. Teach children that an honest effort is always as important as a victory.
4. Focus on developing skills and playing the game. Reduce the emphasis on winning.
5. A child learns best by example. Applaud good play by all teams.
6. Do not criticize your or others’ children in front of others
7. Accept decisions of all referees as being fair and called to the best of their ability.
8. Set a good example by your own conduct, behavior and appearance.
9. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
10. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person.
11. Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators.
12. Help when requested.
13. Keep children in your care under control.
14. Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided.
15. Whilst training and tournament games are in progress, players are under the supervision and
direction of the Coach, Assistant Coach and Team Manager. Parents are encouraged not to
interfere.
16. Do not try to coach your child during a match, and do not advise the coach.
17. Do not drink alcohol at matches or come to a match inebriated, and do not smoke at
matches.
18. Be in control of your emotions at all times during a match.
19. Follow the protocol provided when dealing with disagreements with the coach, other parents
and committee. Avoid any discussion of such complaints in front of players.
Serious breeches of the Parent/Spectator Code of Conduct will mean that the individual
will be required to explain their behaviour to the Wangaratta Basketball Inc Board. It
could also result in immediate suspension from a tournament or expulsion from further
association with Wangaratta Basketball Inc.
CODE OF CONDUCT – PLAYERS
Adapted from Basketball Victoria Codes of Conduct. Full explanation of the following codes are
displayed on the Wangaratta Basketball Inc notice-board and available on the website
www.sportingpulse.com/assoc/wangaratta
As a member of Junior Warriors, you are representing Wangaratta Basketball Inc and the
Rural City of Wangaratta. Your behaviour creates a lasting impression upon potential
entrants for our own tournaments and on potential visitors to Wangaratta. To ensure
only the best impression is given, whenever you can be identified as associated with
Warriors, the following points must be observed.
1. Understand and play by the rules
2. Respect referees and other officials
3. Control your temper.
4. Work equally hard for yourself and for your team.
5. Be a good sport.
6. Treat all players as you would like to be treated.
7. Play for the “enjoyment of it” and not just to please parents and coaches.
8. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person.
9. Be prepared to lose sometimes.
10. Listen to the advice of your coach and try to apply it at practice and in games.
11. Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided.
12. Use or possession of cigarettes, alcohol, and narcotics is prohibited. Any player found to be
drinking before the game will not take his/her place in the game and will face disciplinary
action.
13. Arrive at games approximately 30 minutes prior to tip off. Report to Team Manager. Be fully
prepared for the match.
14. Players are expected to behave appropriately throughout tournament weekends and must
gain enough sleep to perform well.
15. Personal belongings, money, jewellery, equipment is the responsibility of the individual.
16. Undisciplined and unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated. Failure to adhere to this code
may result in a player being sidelined.
17. Serious misbehaviour in domestic competition may result in withdrawal from Warriors
activities.
Serious breeches of the Player Code of Conduct will mean that the individual will be required to
explain their behaviour to the Wangaratta Basketball Inc Board. It could also result in immediate
suspension from a tournament or expulsion from further association with Wangaratta Basketball
Inc.
CODE OF CONDUCT – SOCIAL MEDIA
1. Social media can be fun, helpful and dangerous.
Comments, notes and photos posted on social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and on-line
forums are usually constructive and positive. But negative comments and images, bullying, criticism and sexist
remarks can be dangerous and harmful to people’s wellbeing and reputation and the image of the sport.
2. Do not use social media to be critical of teammates, coaches, officials, administrators, volunteers
or spectators.
Any comment you make on social media sites has the potential to be seen by millions of people. That is great if
comments are positive. But it can be extremely negative and harmful if critical of people. Before you post a
comment on social media ask yourself this: Would I want millions of people to read something negative about
me?
3. Always assume the person you are talking/writing about will see what has been said/written.
Just because an online chat is between two people does not mean it remains private and nobody else can see it.
Social media is accessible to everyone. Even if the person you are discussing does not see it, somebody else
may. The result is you rather than the person you are ridiculing will be seen in a negative light.
4. Use social media as a positive outlet to promote players, teammates, teams, clubs and others
involved in basketball.
Posting results and acknowledging individual and team performances on social media makes many people aware
of team and individual achievements. That can have a positive effect for many people and should be used,
encouraged and embraced wherever and whenever possible.
5. Remember to show respect.
When using social media show the same respect and regard for people that you would show and ere expected
to show when playing, officiating or attending a basketball game.
6. When in doubt leave it out.
If you are unsure if what you are posting on social media is appropriate then it is best not to post it. When in
doubt leave it out.
7. Do not tolerate or condone poor social media behaviour or actions.
If you are aware of or observe poor social media behaviour or actions, do not accept it. There is no place for it in
basketball and it will not be condoned. You should remind people of their responsibilities when using social
media and warn that action can be taken against them. In the instance of minors breaching the code of conduct,
alert their parents to the situation. If you believe the breach is serious, report it to team, club or association
officials.
8. Be aware that your actions on social media may have serious consequences.
Negative comments and images, bullying, criticism and sexist remarks do not only impact negatively on the
people they are about. If you are found to have acted improperly on social media regarding a basketball related
matter, you are liable to disciplinary proceedings and may be required to face a tribunal hearing to explain your
actions. A suspension from basketball could be imposed.
9. Consider social media to be your personal brand.
Your Internet presence fuels any perception of your personal brand - whether you like it or not. Does your social
media identity match your real identity? Be mindful of the content of photos, status updates, Tweets. Are they
truly reflective of who you are and how you want people to see you?
Serious breeches of the Social Media Code of Conduct will mean that the individual will be required
to explain their behaviour to the Wangaratta Basketball Inc Board. It could also result in
immediate suspension from a tournament or expulsion from further association with WBI.