Basketball is an excellent recreational activity for enjoyment and health. It’s also a lot of fun to watch! However, sometimes the behaviour of a participant (Player, Parent, Spectator, Coach, Administrator or Official) ruins the fun, or even the safety, of others.

Under a new Respect for our game initiative, Basketball Victoria (BV) has outlined what is and isn’t acceptable when interacting with referees.

Behavioural Technical Foul Interpretation
http://basketballvictoria.com.au/behavioural-technical-foul-on-player-coach-or-bench/

Respect Our Game Rules
http://basketballvictoria.com.au/respect-for-our-game/

Keilor Basketball Association (KBA) has introduced a Participant Behaviour Policy which provides a clear and comprehensive statement of expectations.

When an individual receives a behavioural technical foul, it will be centrally recorded. If an individual incurs three (3) behavioural technical fouls they will be suspended for one (1) game. (Behavioural Technical Fouls are those that show dissent or disrespect towards officials for their calls/non-calls).

http://www.keilorbasketball.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Participant-Behaviour-2018_v4_20190327.pdf

Basketball Victoria have developed Codes of Conduct so that we can all be clear of the behavioural expectations that apply to us. These Codes are designed to assist everyone to safely receive the maximum benefit from their involvement in basketball.

Remember that breaches of code not only undermine the enjoyment & safety of the sport -they can also lead to sanctions being applied to individuals, teams or even the Club. In such circumstances – ignorance of a Code is not accepted as an excuse.

Please read the above policies and the Code(s) that apply to you before the new season commences, even if you have read them before!

Player’s Code of Conduct
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/club_info.cgi?c=1-24-47193-0-0&sID=70549

Parent’s Code of Conduct
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/club_info.cgi?c=1-24-47193-0-0&sID=70544

Coaches Code of Conduct
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/club_info.cgi?c=1-24-47193-0-0&sID=70548

Spectators Code of Conduct:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/club_info.cgi?c=1-24-47193-0-0&sID=368481

Administrators Code of Conduct
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/club_info.cgi?c=1-24-47193-0-0&sID=70547

Officials Code of Conduct
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/club_info.cgi?c=1-24-47193-0-0&sID=368489

If controlling your behaviour is an issue, remain outside the venue – go and get a coffee, catch up on emails, go for a walk – let our children enjoy basketball.