Sideline Behaviour
We support a positive playing environment and require spectators to be in designated areas. Remember the best support is to be positive, encouraging and respectful. We encourage cheering, clapping and applause.
Zero tolerance policy
Basketball Hawkes Bay supports and encourages good on-court and side-line behaviour. We see teams as being made up of the players, coaches, managers and supporting spectators.
This policy is to penalise abusive and inappropriate behaviour by any members of that team.
- 1. Approaching a Referee or Official for an Explanation
- a. As stated in the FIBA rules only the team coach or captain can approach a referee for an explanation. This must be done in a respectful manner.
- b. When a player or coach challenges an official’s decision in an inappropriate manner, a technical foul may be called as specified in the FIBA rules
- c. If another technical foul for abuse is called, their team will forfeit the game.
2.Spectator or Supporter Inappropriate Behaviour
- a. If a spectator challenges or harasses an official, player or coach a technical foul will be called on the team that they support. The referee will approach the team coach and tell them why the foul has been awarded and ask him or her to advise the offender of the situation. The game may be delayed while this happens.
- b. If the behaviour continues the referee, with the support of the Competition Controller, will advise the coach that their team has forfeited the game.
- c. The offending spectator will then be asked to leave the venue. If the spectator delays or refuses to leave, the police will be called to remove the spectator.
- d. A spectator removed from the game will be banned from attending BBHB competitions and events for a period of twelve months
- 3. Game Report
- a. The competition Controller and game officials shall write up an incident report of any forfeited game, including any recommendations for further action.
- b. The BBHB Operations manager will review this report and may decide on any additional action that might be required.
- 4. Technical fouls that are called, but do not involve the abuse of an official (eg: too many players on the court, uniform violation, score sheet infraction) will not count toward the Zero Tolerance Policy and the official’s decision to call the game.
Here's our Code of Behaviour for Supporters
- Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment and benefit, not yours
- Focus on your child’s efforts and performance rather than whether they win or lose.
- Applaud good performances and efforts from all individuals and teams.
- Respect the decisions of officials and teach young people to do the same.
- Never ridicule or scold a young player for making a mistake. Positive comments are motivational.
- Condemn the use of violence in any form, whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials or players.
- Show respect for your team’s opponents and show appreciation for volunteer coaches, the officials and administrators. Without them there would be no game.
- Do not use foul language, sledge or harass players, coaches or officials.
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gander, ability, cultural background or religion.
Last Modified on 24/03/2017 08:43
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