Okotoks Basketball Association Code of Conduct






Player, Parent, and Coach Code of Conduct

Please note that all players/parents/coaches need to abide by the guidelines as set out by Okotoks Basketball Association (OBA).

 

AS A PLAYER I WILL:

  • Play by the rules and in the spirit of the game
  • Respect my teammates, opponents, coaches, officials and parents
  • Not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct, including taunting, trash-talking, or disrespectful gestures.
  • Control my actions - no fighting, verbal abuse, or swearing
  • Acknowledge all good plays/performances, both those of my team and of my opponents
  • Remember that winning isn’t everything; having fun, improving skills, being a team player, and doing my best are MORE important

 

AS A PARENT I WILL:

  • Encourage my child to play fair and by the rules
  • Be generous with praise and set a good example by not ridiculing athletes or officials
  • Applaud performances by both my child’s team and their opponents
  • Refrain from showing frustration at or openly disputing the decisions of the officials
  • Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from youth sports
  • Show respect and appreciation towards players, coaches, officials, league administrators, and volunteers
  • Volunteer my time when needed
  • Help keep the gym facilities clean and abide by any gym rules of use

 

AS A COACH I WILL:

  • Ensure that all athletes are treated with respect and provided instruction and support  
  • Teach athletes to play fairly and to respect the rules, officials, teammates, and opponents
  • Be generous with praise, encourage confidence, and set a good example by not ridiculing athletes
  • Treat other coaches, parents, players, and referees with respect
  • Continue to develop my coaching skills in order to give the best of myself
  • Work in partnership and communicate with parents, players, and the OBA executive
  • Leave the gym facilities as clean as I found them

 

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