Administrator's Code of Conduct
The purpose of this Wallan Basketball Code of Conduct is to set the
standard of behaviour required of every Wallan Basketball official, volunteer or elected administrator to ensure all representative or domestic players safely enjoy their experience of playing basketball for Wallan. All Wallan Basketball administrators and volunteers MUST sign and abide by this Code.
Every Wallan Basketball Administrator MUST at all times:
- Provide quality supervision, instruction and a safe environment for all players.
- Ensure the primary driver for all administration of basketball is fun and enjoyment.
- Involve others in planning, leadership, evaluation and decision making related to basketball or their designated function.
- Giveallpeopleequalopportunitiestoparticipate.
- Create pathways for people to participate and develop through the sport not just as players but as coaches, referees and administrators.
- Help coaches and officials highlight appropriate behaviour and skill development, and help improve standards of coaching and officiating.
- Ensurethatrules,equipment,lengthofgamesandtrainingschedulesaremodifiedto suit the age, ability and maturity level of players.
- Assist all participants in basketball to know and understand the rules.
- Ensure codes of conduct are promoted, understood, agreed and adhered to by spectators, officials, parents, coaches, players and the media.
- Set a positive example by appropriate behaviour and supportive comments.
- Act on any abuse to show that is unacceptable and results in disciplinary action.
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person.
- Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided.
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:
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Omission (short-term) or suspension (medium-term) from playing for the team;
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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”.
