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GLADSTONE YOUTH BASKETBALL
CODE OF CONDUCT
As a Coach in the Gladstone Youth Basketball Association, I understand the importance of instilling in my players a respect for sportsmanship, fair competition, adherence to game rules, and appropriate behavior. I will strive to teach my players the importance these principles and will always “lead by example” by requiring and practicing proper behavior. I understand that as a coach, I am responsible for the conduct of my coaching staff, players, and parents and family members associated with my team. I also acknowledge the Gladstone Youth Basketball Board will not tolerate poor behavior or improper conduct, and may impose penalties for inappropriate behavior on the part of myself, my assistant coaches and players. These penalties may include, but are not limited to, those described in the following “Code of Conduct” established by the board:
- Coaches ejected from any game will be suspended from coaching at their next scheduled game. Coaches may appeal this penalty, but the game suspension MUST be served. A successful appeal may lessen the potential penalty associated with additional infractions (see next provision). Coaches ejected twice during a season will be required to appear before the Gladstone Youth Basketball Board for possible disciplinary action (unless the initial penalty appeal is ruled in favor of the coach). Discipline could range from a multiple game suspension, to removal from coaching. When serving a game suspension, the coach may watch the game from a general spectator area, but must not be in the bench area or coach from any area during the game.
- Players ejected from a game will be subject to similar penalties. Any player ejected from a game is automatically required to sit out the next scheduled game. The player must attend the game to serve the penalty. If the player does not attend the next applicable game, the suspension will continue until the player has attended, and sat out an entire game. To document the suspension has been served, the players’ coach must report to the referee prior to the start of the game, the name and number of the suspended player. Upon completion of the game suspension, the referee will report to a Gladstone Youth Basketball Board Member, the suspension was served. Players ejected a second time will be required to appear before the Gladstone Youth Basketball Board with their parent(s). Subsequent discipline could range from multiple game suspensions to removal from participation in Gladstone Youth Basketball games for the remainder of the season. It is the responsibility of his/her coach to ensure that this suspension is served according to these rules.
- Gladstone Youth Basketball Board may impose disciplinary action on coaches or players for improper behavior, disregard of game rules, or other conduct contrary to the intent and philosophies of Gladstone Youth Basketball Association. This may include improper actions and behaviors not specifically mentioned in this code.
- Coaches will abide by the sportsmanship and behavior principles as described. They will also ensure all assistant coaches associated with the team are aware of, and abide by the code of conduct. Failure to adhere to these principles and policies may result in disciplinary action, which could include the loss of privileges to serve as a coach in the Gladstone Youth Basketball Association.
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