Code of conduct

basketballscotland Code of Conduct

Dunfermline Reign and its members agree to abide by the basketballscotland Code of Conduct:

  • Aligned to FIBA’s mission “to create one basketball community and unite the community”, we promote a culture of collaboration and improved player experience. To basketballscotland this means encouraging a sensible and “player-first” approach to competitive basketball. Through our Regulations and Code of Conduct we aspire to improve standards, encourage collaboration and aligned to our strategic mission, enhance the experience of those participating in basketball.

 

  • Regulations are published to ensure a safe environment, promote sportsmanship, and protect the ethos, values and morals of the game. We will always attempt to resolve matters in an empathic manner, appealing to common sense and will resort to official processes as a last resort.

 

  • For those adopting a negative, obstructive or aggressive approach to other members, clubs or competition, basketballscotland will take a firm stance and we encourage our clubs to lead the way with how they define and embrace winning, improving and behaving graciously to one another.

 

  • There is an expectation that those participating in basketballscotland competition or programmes, or activity sanctioned by basketballscotland, share similar values to basketballscotland. Consequently, we expect adherence to the Code of Conduct, Regulations and relevant policies.

 

  • We value those who take responsibility for their actions. We encourage clubs to acknowledge their responsibilities to, and for, their players and we appreciate clubs taking a lead on any player indiscretion.

 

  • We value those who work positively for the sport. We encourage clubs to hold us to high standards in a positive and engaging manner, identifying potential solutions to problems and issues that arise.

 

  • We value those who do the right thing and not just the easy one. We encourage clubs to take decisions that are right for the sport of basketball in Scotland.

 

  • We value those who challenge and have a desire to continually improve. We encourage clubs to work with us to improve the experience of those participating in basketball in Scotland.

 

         

Taking responsibility:

we are responsible for our actions

Working as a team:

we work positively for the sport

 

·      Be a positive role model and take ownership of your behaviours

·      Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others and accept responsibility for your actions.

·      Understand and adhere to the rules, regulations and policies of FIBA, the British Basketball Federation and basketballscotland.

·      Ensure wellbeing, health and safety standards are maintained and any concerns are reported

·      Demonstrate a high degree of individual responsibility especially when dealing with persons under 18 years of age, as your words and actions are an example.

·      Adhere to the basketballscotland Child Wellbeing and Protection Policy and related behaviours. Policy found here

·      It is everybody’s responsibility to protect the rights of the individual.

·      Avoid acts of aggression, violence, harassment or abuse

·      Maintain high personal standards and take pride in your efforts and behaviour

 

 

·      Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealing with others.

·      Refrain from any behaviour that may bring basketball, basketballscotland, a member association or an affiliated Club into disrepute.

·      Resolve conflicts and disputes fairly and promptly through established procedures.

·      Communicate effectively and positively to everyone involved in basketball activities.

·      Be supportive and understanding to the needs of others.

·      Provide opportunity for all to contribute and promote equality and inclusion.

·      Promote an environment free of discrimination, both direct and indirect.  

·      Promote fair play and treat everyone with respect and dignity.

·      Hold others to these standards

Being brave:

we do the right things even when it is difficult

Always improving:

we challenge ourselves and each other to continually improve

 

·      Abide by the rules and accept the decision, making all appeals through the formal process and respecting the final decision.

·      Embrace challenges and overcome setbacks.

·      Build the confidence of others by praising and challenging them to improve.

·      Encourage questions.

·      Put the welfare of others above winning, focusing on effort and performance.

·      Accept that mistakes are part of learning.

·      Embrace a problem-solving mindset seeking solutions and improvements.

 

 

·      Be professional, courteous, respectful and commit to quality.

·      Provide a safe environment for the conduct of all activity.

·      Have humility to want to find opportunities to continually improve yourself and your skills. 

·      Ensure your basketballscotland membership and any required qualifications are up to date.

·      Reflect on your behaviours and challenge yourself to constantly improve.

·      Keep up to date with the rules of the sport