All teams and players are bound by the provisions of the SBA Member Protection By-Law and Codes of Conduct. Details are available on the SBA website.
All teams and players are also bound by the Beaumaris Sharks Basketball Club Code of Conduct outlined below:
Player Code of Conduct
When players register to play with the Beaumaris Sharks Basketball Club they agree to abide by the following Player Code of Conduct
- Understand and play by the rules.
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person. This includes referees, officials (including your coach) and other players. Never argue with an official, including umpires.
- Control your temper. Verbal and physical abuse of any form will not be tolerated.
- Work equally hard for yourself and your team. The harder you work the more you’ll enjoy the game.
- Be a good sport. Applaud and encourage all forms of good play, from teammates and opponents.
- Treat all participants in your sport as you would like to be treated.
- Be prepared to lose sometimes, it is all part of the sport.
- Listen to the advice of your coach and try to apply it during practice and in games.
- Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided.
- Wear your Sharks uniform with pride. When you have it on you are representing the club.
- Train hard, play hard and most of all, have fun!
Parents and Spectators Code of Conduct
- Operate within the rules and good spirit of the sport.
- Remember that participants play sport for their own enjoyment, not yours.
- Set the appropriate example to young participants in the sport.
- Applaud good play by all teams.
- Encourage children to participate regardless of ability.
- Never ridicule or yell at a player. This behaviour will not be tolerated.
- Never publicly disagree with officials. If you disagree, raise the issue privately through appropriate channels
- Recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches.
- Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by spectators, coaches, officials or players.
- Encourage players to accept the umpire’s decisions.
- Demonstrate exemplary behaviour by not using foul language, or harassing players, coaches or officials
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
- Smoking and the consumption of alcohol is unacceptable at junior sport.
- Communicate openly and fairly with the team coach regarding a player injuries, well being and ability to participate in games and training.
Coaches Code of Conduct
- Be reasonable in your demands of a players’ time, energy and enthusiasm levels.
- Under no circumstances ridicule or yell at a player.
- Display control and respect at all times to all involved in the sport. Encourage your players to do the same.
- Ensure that skill learning, fair play, appropriate behavior and enjoyment are the priority over competition.
- Be mindful of your role as a leader and always set a good example on and off the court.
- Avoid over-playing the more talented players. All players are deserving of equal attention and opportunities.
- Keep winning in perspective. Maximise participation and focus on participation for fun and enjoyment.
- Stress safety and ensure that equipment and facilities are safe and appropriate for age and ability levels. Seek and follow the physician’s advice concerning injured players.
- Consider maturity and skills levels. Match up practice schedules, activities and degree of competition in light of these.
- Develop team respect for opponents, officials and opposing coaches.
- Ensure that players understand the meaning of good sporting behaviour. Create opportunities to teach appropriate sports behaviour as well as basic skills.