Falcons_Girls_Basketball

What players need to know

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It is important to establish guidelines for players, coaches, spectators and parents. That is why Brantford CYO Girls Basketball has referenced Basketball Ontario’s Guidelines for Behaviour. Brantford CYO is affiliated with Basketball Ontario. Please seek further resources on the Basketball Ontario web page at www.basketball.on.ca

Athletes’ Behavioural Guidelines

Definition: Anyone who participates in an athletic activity is considered an athlete. It is expected that each athlete will compete to the best of their abilities at all times, keeping in mind the spirit of competition and the game.

Goal Statement: Any athlete participating in Basketball Ontario sanctioned events will be expected to adhere to the following Guidelines for Behaviour:

Actions: Always model mature behaviour consistent with that of Basketball Ontario’s

Guidelines for Behaviour:

  • FAIR PLAY is an athlete’s first priority.
  • Participate for the love and enjoyment of the game.
  • Respect the efforts and accomplishments of your teammates and your opponents
  • Respect officials, coaches, spectators and event organizers.
  • Respect the facility you visit or in which you play.
  • Respect the rules of the game.

Coaches’ Behavioural Guidelines

Definition: It is a requirement of all Clubs affiliated with Basketball Ontario to assume responsibility for the conduct of all athletes, coaches and spectators under their jurisdiction.

Goal Statement: Violation of the Guidelines for Behaviour of Coaches and Athletes will be dealt with under Basketball Ontario’s Discipline Policy. Actions always model mature behaviour consistent with that of Basketball Ontario’s Guidelines for Behaviour:

  • Be a Leader, a positive influence and role model.
  • Reward effort, fair play and commitment.
  • Recognize and respect the differences in your athletes.
  • Demonstrate respect for all individuals involved in the game.
  • Always consider the physical and emotional well being of the athletes.
  • Communicate in a positive and rational manner.
  • Respect and coach within the spirit of the game.
  • Always attempt to contribute to the betterment of the game.

Spectators’ Behavioural Guidelines

Definition: Anyone watching a particular athletic activity or event whether sitting or standing is considered a spectator. A spectator may be a parent, a relative, friend,
teammate, opposing player, administrator or coach not directly involved in the game. Spectators are an important part of any athletic activity, however they are not essential. Spectators should never influence the outcome of an event and must never pose a distraction to players, other spectators, timers, score keepers or referees.

Goal Statement: Anyone in an audience watching a Basketball Ontario sanctioned event will be expected to adhere to the following Guidelines for Behaviour.Actions

Always model mature behaviour consistent with that of Basketball Ontario’s Guidelines for Behaviour.

  • Support the game of basketball!
  • Stress the importance of participation.
  • Avoid spectator imposed pressures to win.
  • Be supportive of the athlete, team, coach, opponents and officials.
  • Maintain a supportive, constructive atmosphere conducive to personal development.
  • Refrain from negative communication with players, coaches, the scorers’ table or game officials.
  • Remain in the spectators’ section, and refrain from entering the playing area at any time.

Parents’ Behavioural Guidelines

Definition: A parent is anyone who is the legal guardian of an athlete (any child or youth who participates in a sport). Children learn best through example and parents are their most influential role models. A parent should always demonstrate a fair play, supportive attitude with all participants including opposing players and parents, officials and other spectators.

Goal Statement: Any parent participating in, or watching, a Basketball Ontario sanctioned event will be expected to adhere to the following Guidelines for Behaviour.

Actions

  • Remember that children and youth participate in sport for their enjoyment, not your own.
  • Encourage children and youth to participate, do not force them.
  • Focus on their efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
  • Encourage children and youth to always play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without hostility or violence.
  • Never ridicule or yell at a child or youth for making a mistake or losing a competition.
  • Remember that children and youth learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skillful plays by all participants.
  • Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
  • Respect officials’ decisions and teach children and youth to do likewise.
  • Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, there would be no competition.
  • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of his or her race, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, family status or physical appearance.

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