BY-LAWS

1. Each member will respect (the views of) the other.

2. No member will interrupt the speech of another.

3. No member will insult, ridicule or underrate another.

4. The Chairperson calls on anyone who wishes to comment, to do so.

5. Phone calls will not be allowed unless exigent (esp. At special meetings)

6. Meetings will be conducted in a friendly, orderly and peaceful manner.

7. The Chairperson will start, conduct, and end the meetings.

8. The Secretary will take minutes of meetings.

9. Use of profanities or bad languages is strictly not allowed at meetings.

1. Issues discussed at meetings will not be disclosed to non-executives.

2. Anyone who will not be present at meetings should do well to inform the other executives ahead of time with a tangible reason.

3. Each member of the executive has equal right to call for a meeting with the other executives.

4. Any executive who wishes to bring a subject on board for discussion should inform the chairperson and secretary for necessary arrangement to be put in place.

5. Sarcastic remarks are not tolerated at meetings.

6. Any who goes contrary to these rules will receive a caution note or be fined accordingly.

1. Play by the rules.

2. Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the referee during a break or after the game in an appropriate manner.

3. Control your temper.

4. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately distracting
   or provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted in basketball.

5. Work equally hard for yourself and for your team. Your team's performance will benefit so will you.

6. Be a good sport. Acknowledge all good plays whether they are by your team or the
   other team.

7. Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another player.

8. Cooperate with your coach, teammates and opponents. Without them there would be
   no competition.

9. Play for the "fun of it" and not just to please parents and coaches.

10. Avoid use of derogatory language based on gender, race or impairment.

11. Be prepared to lose sometimes. Everyone wins and loses at some time. Be a fair winner and good loser.

12. Players will not sexually intimidate and harass their coaches or attempt to date them.

13. Acknowledge that there are consequences for breaches of these Codes of Conduct, some of which are severe.

1. Coaches will not date or sexually harass their players.

2. Conduct myself in a dignified manner relating to emotions, language, attitude, actions and punctuality at all times so as not to damage the reputation of SBC.

3. Develop team respect for the ability of opponents as well as for the judgment of referees, officials and opposing coaches

4. Display control and professionalism and respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person you have contact with during the implementation of the program including;

5. opponents, other coaches, officials, administrators, parents, athletes, and spectators

6. Refrain from physical contact with athletes except where necessary for the

7. development of the athletes’ skill/s or athletic ability.

8. Be aware and understand the role / influence of the coach as an educator. Therefore, impart knowledge in promoting skill, desirable personal, educational and social behavior.

9. Never ridicule children for making mistakes or losing a game.

10. Be reasonable in your demands on players' time, energy and enthusiasm.

11. Remember that children play for fun and enjoyment and that winning is a small part of their motivation.

12. Teach your players that the rules of the game are mutual agreements which no one should evade or break.

13. Whenever possible, group players according to age, height, skills and physical maturity.

14. Avoid over-playing the talented players. The "just-average" players need, and deserve time.

15. The scheduling and length of practice times and competition should take into

16. consideration the maturity level of players.

17. Follow the advice of a physician / physiotherapist when determining whether a sick / injured player is ready to recommence training or competition

18. Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of the players.

19. Seek to keep abreast of the latest coaching practices and principles, ensure that the information used is up to date and appropriate to the needs of the athletes while taking into account the principles of growth, strength, and development of children.

20. Adhere to KIDZ BALL’s Basketball policies. Acknowledge there are consequences for breaches of these Codes of Conduct, some of which may be severe.

1. To participate in sport competition.

2. To have a qualified coach.

3. To play as a teenager not as an adult.

4. To be treated with dignity.

5. To have fun while practicing sports.

6. To practice activities in safe and healthy environment.

7. To be part of decision making in sports activities.

8. To foster good relationship with teammates.

9. To participate in a suitable level of competition (to the ability of the child).

Club personnel, team managers and coaches should demonstrate the utmost respect to every player and this should be reciprocated. All players must adhere to the Players Code of Conduct as well as club policies. Players should abide by Coaches and Managers directions as these people have the best interests of not only the individual, but the team in mind. Players should:

1. adhere to the Players Code of Conduct

2. arrive to training a minimum of 15-20 minutes early

3. start warming up before the commencement of training

4. be dressed in approved club uniform or training apparel

5. have drink bottles filled prior to all training and games

6. attend all training, tournaments and games

7. inform the coach in advance in the event of unavailability or illness

8. treat all teammates, coaches, managers, other parents, game officials and opposition players with respect

9. Be prepared to be challenged and step outside their ‘comfort zone’ to develop, and

10. Be at games a minimum of 30 minutes prior to start time.

The club understands parents want to do everything possible to ensure their children enjoy a positive basketball experience. The club requires assistance to ensure this can be achieved. Parents can facilitate this by:

1. Adhering to the Parents Code of Conduct

2. Being respectful of the role of referees

3. Encouraging your child to take responsibility for their performance

4. Encouraging your child to discuss any concerns directly with their coach

5. Promptly paying of fees in accordance with schedule

6. Providing other assistance, such as fundraising activities

7. Using good nutritional principles to improve your child's diet

8. Being a ‘good moral example’ of verbal self-control, and

9. Using positive phrases and not coaching your child or other players from the sideline

10. Demonstrating positive, enthusiastic support of all players during a game.

Both parenting and coaching are very difficult. By establishing an understanding between coaches and parents, both are better able to accept the actions of the others and provide a more positive experience for everyone.

Parents have the right to know and understand the expectations placed on them and their child. We do ask that you never approach a coach or player’s bench during a game unless asked to do so by the Coach or Team Manager.

Communication parents should expect from their child’s coach:

1. Messages communicated in a respectable and appropriate manner for young people

2. Expectations the coach has for your child, as well as for other players on the team

3. Discussion on deviations to above expectations for your child and plans to rectify

4. Team requirements (i.e., special equipment needed, team rules, team expectations),

Communications coaches expect from parents include:

1. Prior or at the conclusion of training, parents are encouraged to communicate with their child’s coach

2. Notification of any schedule conflicts well in advance, and

3. Notification of any health issues that may affect your child during training or games.

Appropriate concerns to discuss with a coach:

1. The language and communication your coach provides your child in games and in training

2. The mental and physical treatment of your child

3. What your child needs to do to improve, and concerns about your child’s behavior.

Issues NOT appropriate for discussion with your child’s coach:

1. How much playing time each player is getting

2. Team strategy

3. Play calling, and

4. Other players’ performance and development.

It can be very difficult to accept that your child is not playing as much as hoped. Coaches make decisions based on what they believe is in the best interest of all players participating.

Individuals bound by these policies are responsible for:

1. Making themselves aware of the policies and complying with its standards of behaviour

2. Complying with any screening requirements and any state/territory Working with Children checks

3. Placing the safety and welfare of players above other considerations

4. Being accountable for their behavior

5. Following the procedures outlined if they wish to make a complaint, and

6. Complying with any decisions and/or disciplinary measures imposed under these policies.

Club policies are put into place to ensure ethical and informed decision-making and responsible behaviors within our club. They outline our commitment to providing a safe environment and our commitment to each person’s right to be treated with respect and dignity and to be safe and protected from abuse. The policies have been endorsed by the Executive Committee and will operate until replaced.

As part of this commitment, the club will take disciplinary action against any person bound by these policies if breached.

Policies apply to the following people whether they are in a paid or unpaid/voluntary capacity:

1. Persons appointed or elected committees and sub-committees of the club

2. Support personnel (e.g. managers, sport trainers) for teams and squads that represent the club

3. Coaches and assistant coaches appointed or elected to teams that represent the club

4. Players selected to teams that represent the club

5. Members, including life members of the club

6. Players, coaches, officials and other personnel participating in events and activities, including camps and training sessions, held or sanctioned by the club, and

7. Any other person or organization including spectators, parent(s), guardian(s) and sponsors

• It is a breach of policy for any person or organization to which the policy applies, to do anything contrary to that policy.

• The Club also views the following as a breach of policy:

  • 1. Breaching the Club Codes of Conduct;

    2. Bringing the sport and/or the Club into disrepute, or acting in a manner likely to bring the sport and/or

    3. Bringing the Club into disrepute;

    4. Failing to follow Rules and Regulations

    5. Victimizing another person for reporting a complaint;

    6. Verbally or physically assaulting another person, intimidating another person or creating a hostile environment within the sport;

    7. Making a complaint they knew to be untrue, vexatious, malicious or improper;

    8. Failing to comply with a penalty imposed after a finding that the individual or organization has breached a policy; or failing to comply with a direction given to the individual or organization during the complaint process.