Parent's Code of Conduct

The purpose of this Wallan Basketball Code of Conduct is to set the standard of behaviour required of every parent or legal guardian of a Wallan Basketball player to ensure their child, and their team-mates: (i) enjoy their experience of playing basketball for Wallan; (ii) improve as basketballers; and (ii) assist their team to improve. All parents and guardians MUST sign and abide by this Code.

Every Wallan Basketball parent or guardian must at all times:

  • Encourage their child to participate in their Wallan Basketball team for their own enjoyment (not their own).

  • Encourage their child to always play by the rules.

  • Accept all decisions of the referees and refrain from criticism or abuse.

  • Refrain from criticising their own, or other, children in front of others.

  • Applaud good play by all players in the Wallan Basketball team.

  • Applaud good play by the opposition team.

  • Set a good example to their child by their own conduct.

  • Demonstrate a respect for the rights, dignity and worth of everyone.

  • Support and show appreciation for all Wallan Basketball team coaches and volunteers.

  • Accept that court time is not guaranteed for their child.

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WALLAN BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION INC. (WBI)

Code of Conduct Agreement

Basketball is a recreational activity for enjoyment and health.

The Wallan Basketball Association Codes of Conduct are therefore intended to assist all Wallan representative and domestic players, coaches, parents and administrators to obtain the maximum benefit and enjoyment from their involvement in basketball.

The WBI Codes of Conduct have also been developed to align with those of Basketball Victoria (BV) which seek to give participants a guide to the expectations of BV for their behaviour and conduct.

As representatives of the Wallan Basketball Association, all players, coaches, parents and administrators are required to agree to and abide by specific behavioural conduct obligations, by signing a WBI Code of Conduct agreement.

It is essential that all Wallan basketball players, coaches, parents and administrators fully read and understand their Code of Conduct obligations.

A breach of a WBI Code of Conduct agreement may result in disciplinary action by the WBI Coach (following approval by the WBI Panthers or Domestic Committee Chair), and/or the Executive Committee of the Association.

In the matter of a serious offence by any player, coach, parent or administrator, individuals may be liable to referral of their conduct to an Association, Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) or BV Tribunal hearing.

Consequences of any WBI Code of Conduct breach by any player, coach, parent or administrator may include:

  • Omission (short-term) or suspension (medium-term) from playing for the team;

  • Permanent de-registration from the Association and/or the VJBL; and/or

  • A fine imposed at the discretion of the WBI, VJBL or BV Tribunal.

Ultimately, whether you are representing the Wallan Basketball Association as a representative or domestic player, coach, parent, legal guardian or administrator, your aim should be to always conduct yourself in a way that ensures the enjoyment of every player in a safe environment, and that reflects the three key WBI Coaching Philosophies:

1. “LET’S SEE HOW GOOD WE CAN GET”.

2. “LET’SHAVEFUNBYCOMPETINGHARD”.

3. “THE STAR OF THE TEAM IS THE TEAM”.

 

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