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Code of Conduct for Young People Boyle basketball club wishes to provide the best possible environment for all young people involved in the sport. Young people deserve to be given enjoyable, safe sporting opportunities, free of abuse of any kind. These participants have rights, which must be respected, and responsibilities that they must accept. Young people should be encouraged to realise that they have responsibilities to treat other participants and sports leaders with fairness and respect. Young players are entitled to: v Be safe and to feel safe v Be listened to v Be believed v Be treated with dignity, sensitivity and respect v Have a voice in the club v Participate on an equal basis v Have fun and enjoy sport v Experience competition at a level at which they feel comfortable v Make complaints and have them dealt with v Get help against bullies v Say no v To protect their own bodies v Confidentiality Young Players should always: v Treat Sports Leaders with respect v Play fairly at all times v Respect team member, even when things go wrong v Respect opponents, be gracious in defeat v Abide by the rules set down by team managers when travelling to away events. v Behave in a manner that avoids bringing the sport of basketball into disrepute. v Talk to children’s officer if they have any problems. Boyle basketball club’s children’s officer is Mrs Geraldine Goldrick. Young players should never: v Cheat v Use violence or physical contact that is not allowed within the rules v Shout or argue with officials, team mates or opponents v Harm team members, opponents or their property v Bully or use bullying tactics to isolate another player v Use unfair or bullying tactics to gain advantage v Take banned substances v Keep secrets, especially if they have been caused harm v Tell lies about adults/young people v Spread rumours Guidelines for Parents Boyle basketball club believes that parents should v Be a role model for your child and maintain the highest standards of conduct when interacting with children, other parents, with officials and organisers. v Always behave responsibly and do not seek to unfairly affect the game. v Never intentionally expose any young participant to embarrassment or disparagement by the use of flippant or sarcastic remarks. v Always recognise the value and importance of the volunteers who provide sporting/recreational opportunities for your child. Do not publicly question the judgement or honesty of referees, coaches or organisers. Respect referees, coaches, organisers and other players. v Encourage children to play by the rules. Teach your child that honest endeavour is as important as winning and do all you can to encourage good sportsmanship. v Set a good example by applauding good play on both sides. Encourage mutual respect for team mates and opponent teams. v Parents should support all efforts to remove abusive behaviour and bullying behaviour in all its forms.
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