General Code of Behaviour

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others.

Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealing with others.

Be professional in, and accept responsibility for, your actions.

Make a commitment to providing quality service.

Be aware of, and maintain an uncompromising adhesion to, Basketball Queensland’’s standards, rules, regulations and policies.

Operate within the rules of the sport including national and international guidelines which govern Basketball Queensland, the member associations and the affiliated clubs.

Do not use your involvement with Basketball Queensland, a member association or an affiliated club to promote your own beliefs, behaviours or practices where these are inconsistent with those of Basketball Queensland, a member association or an affiliated club.

Demonstrate a high degree of individual responsibility especially when dealing with persons under 18 years of age, as your words and actions are an example.

Avoid unaccompanied and unobserved activities with persons under 18 years of age, wherever possible.

Refrain from any form of harassment of others.

Refrain from any behaviour that may bring the sport of basketball, Basketball Queensland, a member association or an affiliated club into disrepute.

Provide a safe environment for the conduct of the basketball activities.

Show concern and caution towards others who may be sick or injured.

Be a positive role model.

Understand the repercussions if you breach, or are aware of any breaches of, this code of behaviour.

 

Administrators Code of Behaviour

Involve young people in planning, leadership, evaluation and decision making related to the activity.

Give all young people equal opportunities to participate.

Create pathways for young people to participate in sport not just as a player but as a coach, referee, administrator etc.

Ensure that rules, equipment, length of games and training schedules are modified to suit the age, ability and maturity level of young players.

Provide quality supervision and instruction for junior players.

Remember that young people participate for their enjoyment and benefit. Do not overemphasise awards.

Help coaches and officials highlight appropriate behaviour and skill development, and help improve the standards of coaching and officiating.

Ensure that everyone involved in junior sport emphasises fair play, and not winning at all costs.

Give a code of behaviour sheet to spectators, officials, parents, coaches, players and the media, and encourage them to follow it.

Remember, you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive.

Support implementation of the National Junior Sport Policy.

Make it clear that abusing young people in any way is unacceptable and will result in disciplinary action.

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion

 

Coaches Code of Behaviour

Remember that young people participate for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun.

Never ridicule or yell at a young player for making a mistake or not coming first.

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

Operate within the rules and spirit of your sport and teach your players to do the same.

Ensure that the time players spend with you is a positive experience. All young people are deserving of equal attention and opportunities.

Avoid overplaying the talented players; the just-average need and deserve equal time.

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

Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved with the sport. This includes opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parents and spectators. Encourage your players to do the same.

Show concern and caution toward sick and injured players. Follow the advice of a physician when determining whether an injured player is ready to recommence training or competition.

Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of growth and development of young people.

Any physical contact with a young person should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player’’s skill development.

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person.

 

Players Code of Behaviour

Play by the rules.

Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official during a break or after the competition.

Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in any sport.

Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your team’’s performance will benefit, so will you.

Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition.

Treat all participants in your sport as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.

Cooperate with your coach, team-mates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition.

Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches.

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

 

Officials Code of Behaviour

Modify rules and regulations to match the skill levels and needs of young people.

Compliment and encourage all participants.

Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions.

Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all opponents.

Emphasise the spirit of the game rather than the errors.

Encourage and promote rule changes which will make participation more enjoyable.

Be a good sport yourself. Actions speak louder than words.

Keep up to date with the latest trends in officiating and the principles of growth and development of young people.

Remember, you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive.

Place the safety and welfare of the participants above all else.

Give all young people a ‘‘fair go’’ regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

 

Parents Code of Behaviour

Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.

Encourage children to participate, do not force them.

Focus on the child’’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.

Encourage children always to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.

Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition.

Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skilful plays by all participants.

Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.

Respect officials’’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.

Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators.

Without them, your child could not participate.

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

 

Spectator's Code of Behaviour

Remember that children play sport for their enjoyment, not yours.

Applaud good performance and efforts from each team.

Congratulate all participants upon their performance regardless of the games outcome.

Respect officials' decisions and teach children to do the same.

Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake. Positive comments are motivational.

Condemn the use of violence in any form be it by spectators, coaches, officials or players.

Encourage players to follow the rules and the officials decisions.

Do not use foul language or harass players, coaches or officials.