We follow the Basketball England policy, see below –
All family/guardians of participants will:
- Teach your child to treat everyone equally and sensitively regardless of their age, disability, gender,race, ethnic origin, cultural background, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or political affiliation;gender, ethnic origin or cultural background;
- Support all efforts to remove verbal, physical and racist abuse from basketball;
- Not force an unwilling participant to take part in basketball;
- Remember that young people are involved for their enjoyment – not yours;
- Encourage all to play by the rules and respect the match officials;
- Never ridicule or shout at a participant for making a mistake or losing a game;
- Teach that effort and teamwork are as important as victory, so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment;
- Remember that young people and vulnerable adults learn best by example;
- Refrain from publicly questioning the judgement or honesty of match officials;
- Recognise the value and importance of volunteers in basketball. They give their time, energy and resources to provide recreational activities for others.
- Not shout abuse at officials, coaches, players or other spectators.
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