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
- Instil in your players respect for officials and an acceptance of their judgement
- Guide your players in their interaction with the media, parents and spectators
- Group players according to age, height, skills and physical maturity, whenever possible
- Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of the players
- Be prepared to lose sometimes
- Act responsibly when players are ill or injured
- As well as imparting knowledge and skills, promote desirable personal and social behaviours
- Keep your knowledge current
- Ensure that any physical contact with a player is appropriate
- Avoid personal relationships with players
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person
- Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided
Ref: Outlaws Policies – Code of Conduct
Ref: Basketball Victoria – Codes of Conduct