ATHLETIC CODE OF CONDUCT
Blackrock Basketball players will...
- STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE IN ALL THEY DO AND BE A GOOD ROLE MODEL.
- Strive to protect the integrity of the sport by being honest.
- Give maximum effort and always do their best.
- Fulfill their obligations by being dependable, self-disciplined and responsible.
- Refrain from any behavior that is unwelcome, offensive, creates a hostile environment or is demeaning to fellow athletes, including the use of foul language or gestures.
- Show respect for opponents, coaches, officials, parents and spectators.
- Not brag when winning and will use constraint and poise when losing.
- Avoid using tobacco, alcohol and performance-enhancing drugs, including steroids or mind-altering recreational drugs.
- Discourage teammates to perform any form of trickery or evasion of rules in order to gain advantage over an opponent.
- Play by the rules of the game and not lie, cheat, or steal and encourage their teammates to do the same.
- Promote clean living and strive for good health.
- BE A TEAM PLAYER AT ALL TIMES AND STRIVE TO MAKE SPORTSMANSHIP THEIR #1 PRIORITY.