Kitchener - Waterloo Youth Basketball Association

Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct

 

As a parent /guardian of a player on a Kitchener – Waterloo Youth Basketball (KWYBA) team, I understand that the following are my responsibilities at practices and during games:

Responsibilities:

  • Remember that players should be having fun when they come to practice or a game
  • Be encouraging, supportive, and affirmative regarding athlete play on the court
  • Respect officials and accept their decisions
  • Encourage players to be a good sport
  • Support the coaches and trust that their decisions are in the best interest of the athlete and the team
  • Discuss your players only with the coaches and only at a time mutually agreed upon with the coaches and never prior to, during, or directly after a game

 

Prohibited behaviors: 

  • Engage in dissent directed toward an official (questioning of calls or non-calls)
  • Engage in any kind or type of unsportsmanlike conduct or harassment with any official, coach, player, or parent
  • Interfere with the duties and responsibilities of the coaches
  • Interfere with the game on the court or the event taking place
  • Act in any manner which is detrimental to the team or the Association
  • Utter negative remarks to any player, official or other parents
  • Use profane or foul language
  • Coach from the sidelines during games or practices

 

The KWYBA , as a member of the Ontario Basketball Association, support a Zero Tolerance policy regarding behaviour. 

Any person who does not adhere to the above Code of Conduct will be asked to leave the facility.