Player Code of Conduct

Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of another player.

Cooperate with your coach, team mates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition.

Respect and listen to the advice of your coach and try to apply it to practice and in games.

Play for the "fun of it" and not just to please parents and coaches.

Be inclusive and respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person, regardless of their gender, race, ability, cultural background, conflict, religion or other factor irrelevant to the game and avoid the use of derogatory language.

Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided.

Everyone wins and loses at some time. Be a fair winner and a good loser.

Understand that playing representative basketball is a commitment, players are expected to attend all training sessions and games.

Remember you are representing your club and you must wear the Melbourne Wolves uniform with pride and you must arrive and leave stadiums on match day in Melbourne Wolves uniform i.e. playing uniform, warm up top, hoodie. Non club clothing is not to be worn during warm up or while sitting on team bench. No jewellery at training or games.

Adhere to Melbourne Wolves and SBA's social media policy and all other policies on website.

Be a good sportsman/sportswoman and bring a good attitude to training and games.

Trainings are essential as this is where you will learn. Arrive early with shoes on and stretches completed ready to start training on time. If you do not train your court time may be compromised.

If you are unable to make it to trainings or games you (or your parent) must make contact with the coach and team manager.

If you are injured you must still come to trainings and games as you can still learn. Only illness, camp or school functions should keep you away from training or games.

Be organised. Arrive at games 15-30 minutes prior to start time. Ensure your shoes are on, stretches done, roll and place you bag and drink bottle on the bench in a tidy manner prior to the beginning of the game.

It is the coaches job to give instruction to players. You should only give respectful comments and encouragement to team mates. You are not permitted to follow coaching instructions or advice from parents or spectators.

Players need to understand that in Rep basketball you are not always given equal court time.

Court time is earned by the right attitude, skill level, training, attendance and development.

The coach will sub you when the time is right. Do not ask to go on the court or tell the coach whose turn it is to sub.

If you have an issue with something on or off the court talk to your coach.

Players who receive 3 tech fouls will be suspended for 1 game by the SBA.

Players who receive 2 tech fouls will be suspended for 1 game by the club.

Players who are deemed disrespectful for the first time to other players, coaches and staff will be given a warning. If the same player carries out any conduct that's deemed disrespectful, the player will be suspended. The length of suspension will be decided by the coaches and the club committee.

No mobile phones are to be used at trainings & games.

By enrolling in the relevant basketball association competition you are agreeing to abide to the conditions outlined in this Player Code of Conduct and Basketball Victoria's Code of Conduct.