BANKS YOUTH BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION CODE OF CONDUCT
Updated and Revised Nov 2024
In order to advance the principles of sportsmanship and fair play and to promote mutual respect among players, coaches, referees and spectators, the Banks Youth Basketball Association has established a “Code of Conduct.” The Code of Conduct shall govern the actions of players, coaches, and spectators. The Code is intended to provide behavioral guidance and establish clear expectations for all involved. The Code was not conceived to address every possible behavioral circumstance; however, it shall serve as the BYBA’s standard for behavioral evaluation. It shall be the obligation of all program participants, spectators and volunteers, to comply with the terms and provisions of the Code of Conduct. Any person violating the Code shall be subject to administrative action, up to and including discussion of infraction, suspension and removal from position, team or game attendance of any or all Banks Youth Basketball Association activities. All players, coaches, volunteers and spectators represent the BYBA program, Banks community and our youth; please act accordingly.
COACHES
Coaches shall remain unconditionally supportive of the Association’s commitment to the ideals of good sportsmanship, team play, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for authority. Likewise, coaches shall remain sensitive to the physical and emotional wellbeing of the players on his/her team. In order to adhere to these doctrines the coaches agree as follows:
All Coaches:
Coaches will be positive role models and instill in their players the principles of good sportsmanship and team play
Coaches teach the game of basketball to the best of their ability and will do their best to provide the players a positive experience.
Coaches will ensure that winning and/or losing teams do so in a manner, which exhibits respect and good sportsmanship.
Coaches will treat all players, parents, volunteers, spectators and league officials with respect.
Coaches will provide instruction in a manner that is constructive and supportive and will not ridicule or demean any player, coach or spectator.
Coaches will not tolerate behavior that endangers the health or wellbeing of a child.
Coaches will comply with the decisions of league officials and observe all rules, policy and procedure as established or endorsed by Banks Youth Basketball.
Coaches will be drug and alcohol free while at any Banks Youth Basketball event and will not use any tobacco products in gymnasiums or basketball courts.
Coaches acknowledge the need to demonstrate fundamental proficiencies with respect to the game of basketball and first aid. Consequently, all coaches agree to attend any skill sessions that may be required by the Banks Youth Basketball Board.
Coaches will report all technical fouls (coach, player and/or spectator) to the BYBA president, who will then report them to the Varsity head coach.
Classic Coaches:
Coaches will receive a budget at the beginning of the season to be used for scheduling tournaments and games. It is the responsibility of the coach to keep track of this budget.
If a team wants to play additional games or tournaments than their budget allows, it is the coach’s responsibility to collect the funds. Once the budget is exhausted, the BYBA will not be involved with the payment of additional games or tournaments
At the end of the season all funds remaining will be used by the BYBA to help with scholarships, insurance, uniforms or other needs of the program. No funds will be given back to the team nor shall extra funds be rolled over into the next season.
PARENTS AND SPECTATORS
The Parent and Spectator shall support the players, coaches, and officials. Parents and Spectators shall not “coach” or “officiate.” Parents and Spectators agree as follows:
Parents and Spectators will be positive role models and do their best to provide the players with a positive experience.
Parents and Spectators will display the principles of good sportsmanship and team play.
Parents and Spectators will make certain that their children show respect for all other players, coaches, officials and spectators.
Parents and Spectators will treat all players’ coaches and referees with respect and will not ridicule or demean.
Parents and Spectators will comply with the decisions of league officials and observe all rules, policy and procedure as established or endorsed by the Banks Youth Basketball Association.
Parents and Spectators will respect the opponent and avoid any confrontation with opposing players, spectators, coaches, or referees.
Parents and Spectators will be drug and alcohol free while attending any BYBA events.
Parents and Spectators will not use inappropriate, aggressive or intimidating words towards a player, coach, referee, volunteer or spectator.
Parents and Spectators will not approach a coach or referee before or after a game to discuss players involvement in the upcoming or completed game.
If a person does not abide by these guidelines a coach, referee and/or game/tournament official can remove said violator from the gymnasium. Following the incident a meeting between offending and targeted persons will be mediated, when appropriate, with a member of the BYBA Board after 12 hours have passed since the incident. Appropriate repercussions from actions will be determined by the BYBA Board. Repercussions resulting from incidents shall be subject to administrative action, up to and including, suspension and removal from position, team or game attendance of any or all Banks Youth Basketball Association activities.
PLAYERS
Players shall...
Respect all, coaches, players, league officials, volunteers and spectators.
Display good sportsmanship and team play at all times.
Follow the direction of the Coaching Staff.
Be on time and ready to play for all games and practices.
Let the coach know prior to a game or practice if they will be unable to attend.
Players shall not...
Use abusive or profane language, taunt or humiliate any other player or question a referee’s call.
Abuse, mistreat or mishandle any Banks Youth Basketball Association equipment or property.
Use inappropriate language towards a player, coach, referee or spectator. If such language is used it will result in immediate removal of the player from game play for the remainder of the day. A meeting between the offending player, coach(es) and parents (BYBA board can be present if necessary) will be mediated after 24 hours have passed since the incident. Appropriate repercussions from actions will be determined at that time. Repercussions resulting from incidents shall be subject to administrative action, up to and including, suspension and removal from, team or game attendance ofrene any or all Banks Youth Basketball Association activities.
TECHNICAL FOULS
All technical fouls (coaches, players and/or spectators) will be reported to the BYBA president and then the Varsity head coach. The Varsity coach will discuss the situation surrounding the incident. It is understood that an occasional issue can arise, however; a pattern of issues will result in discussion of possible suspension and/or removal from position, team and/or game attendance of any or all Banks Youth Basketball Association activities.