With the start of a new season, we take this opportunity to remind all that it is a privilege to have our children back playing, refereeing and/or coaching. This is a privilege that should not be taken for granted.

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.

Good Sportsmanship
We expect our members whether players, coaches, or spectators to be examples of good sportsmanship, we have codes of conduct and the KBA Participant’s Behaviour Policy to provide guidance on expected behaviours.

Please remember that your actions reflect not only upon yourself but also upon your team and our club, your conduct has an impact on those around you and the reputation of our club. When we all adhere to the codes and guidelines, basketball will be enjoyable for all involved.

Our club will not tolerate poor behaviour towards the referees, everyone in our club needs to support, respect, and protect our referees – many are young players from our club.

KBA’s Participant Behaviour Policy
Keilor Basketball Association (KBA) have a Participant Behaviour Policy which provides a clear and comprehensive statement of expectations. Found here:
https://www.keilorbasketball.com/files/ugd/fe1bd90094d8e2add2402092eaa1ff7bec8489.pdf
The tech foul register can be viewed here –https://www.keilorbasketball.com/forms

BV’s Codes of Conduct
Basketball Victoria have 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 in safely receiving the maximum benefit from their involvement in basketball.

Remember that breaches of code undermine the enjoyment and safety of the sport and 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, even if you have read them before!
https://stchristophersjbc.com.au/resources/codes-of-conduct/

Coach Responsibility
If a player is not controlling their behaviour, bench them and give them an opportunity to calm down and reflect.

If as a spectator 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.

Coaches must control not only their own behaviour during a game but must also manage their players and any spectators with their team. The coach should instruct everyone to voice-only positive encouragement.

Sin Bin
Five-minute cooling-off period (sin bin rule) applies in Under-18, Under-19 and Under-20s after a player is issued a behavioural technical foul.

Thank you.