Codes of

Conduct

 

Dover Pirates Basketball Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all its members. The club believes that it is important that players, coaches, officials, administrators and parents associated with the club should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others.

Therefore, members are encouraged to be open at all times and to share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the club.

Players Code of Conduct

 

1. All members must play within the rules, respect officials and their decisions and respect the facilities provided both when at home and away.

 

2. All members must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all players regardless of age, gender, ability, race, cultural background, religious beliefs or sexual identity.

 

3. Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach or team manager if they are going to be late.

 

4. Members must wear suitable kit for training and match sessions, as agreed with the coach/team manager. (Please note that players take it in turn to wash the club kit).

 

5. Members must pay any fees for training or events promptly, and any fines received during competition shall remain responsibility of the offending party (i.e. the player).

 

6. Members are not permitted to swear, smoke, or consume alcohol / drugs during training sessions or whilst representing the club at competitions, and no amount of violence will be tolerated.

 

 

 

Coaches, Officials and Volunteers

 

All coaches, officials and volunteers must:

 

1. Follow all guidelines laid down by the English Basketball Association and the club, and hold appropriate valid qualifications and insurance cover.

 

2. Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part, and consider the well-being and safety of players before the development of performance.

 

3. Develop an appropriate working relationship with players, based on mutual trust and respect, and never rule violations, rough play, swearing, smoking, or the consumption of alcohol or drugs whilst training or at competition.

 

4. Promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play), and display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance.

 

5. Encourage players to value their performances and not just results.

 

6. Encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own performance and behaviour.

 

 

 

Parents & Carers Code of Conduct

 

Parent and carers should;

 

1. Never force your child to take part in sport and support your child's involvement by helping them to enjoy their sport.

 

2. Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.

 

3. Discourage unfair play, arguing with officials, and publicly accept officials' judgements.

 

 

4. Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding good performances of all.

 

5. Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.

 

6. Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.

 

7. Encourage and guide your child to accept responsibility for their own performance and behaviour.

 

 

 

 

 

Spectators Code of Conduct

1.    Respect the officials' decisions, even if they appear to be a mistake - remember, they are volunteers proving an opportunity for players to play basketball.

2.    Acknowledge good individual and team performance from all players irrespective of the team in which they play, and acknowledge effort and good performance rather than 'to win at all costs'.

3.    Verbally encourage all players in a positive manner, shouting 'for' not 'at' the players.

4.    Never verbally abuse players, coaches, match officials or fellow spectators: such behaviour can create a negative environment for players and their behaviour will often reflect this.

 

 

Disciplinary Procedure when Codes are Contravened

Any misconduct will be addressed by the immediate Coach/Official, and should it be deemed necessary the Coach/Official has the right to remove any individual from the session/match.

The Coach/Official will report the incident to Club Committee, who will arrange a meeting(s) to discuss within 7days of the incident.

A decision will be made as to the severity of the behaviour and appropriate action will be taken at any one of the following stages;;

Stage 1: A verbal warning.

Stage 2: A written warning and advice regarding future conduct.

Stage 3: Final written warning and if appropriate a short term ban.

Stage 4: Notice given to leave the club and withdrawal of club membership.

Right of appeal - must be submitted in writing within 7 days of receipt of any decision in writing. If applicable an individual will be asked for a written apology to any injured party.

 

 

Chris Spratling

Chairman Dover Pirates Basketball Club