Codes of Conduct

Code of conduct for club officials and volunteers

The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below. All volunteers must:

  • Consider the well-being and safety of participants before the development of performance.

  • Develop an appropriate working relationship with performers, based on mutual trust and respect.

  • Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part

  • Promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play)

  • Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance

  • Follow all guidelines laid down by the national governing body and the club

  • Hold the appropriate, valid qualifications and insurance cover

  • Never exert undue influence over performers to obtain personal benefit or reward

  • Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibitive substance

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Code of Conduct for parents/carers

  • Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.

  • Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.

  • Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.

  • Never force your child to take part in sport.

  • Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all.

  • Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.

  • Publicly accept officials’ judgements.

  • Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their sport.

  • Use correct and proper language at all times.

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Code of conduct for Junior members

Wellingborough Phoenix Basketball Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its members. The club believes that it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents associated with the club should, at all times, show respect and be encouraged to be open at all times. As a member of Wellingborough Phoenix Basketball Club you are expected to abide by the following junior club rules:

  • All members must play within the rules and respect officials and their decisions.

  • All members must respect opponents.

  • Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach or team manager if they are going to be late.

  • Members must wear suitable kit for training and match sessions, as agreed with the coach/team manager.

  • Members must pay any fees for training or events promptly at the start of each session.

  • Junior members are not allowed to smoke, consume alcohol or drugs of any kind on club premises or whilst representing the club.

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