Ethics
Ethics
Ethics
2. Encourage and adhere to the rules and spirit of the sport of basketball including
national and international guidelines, regulations and rules that govern BA and
the game of basketball and the particular competition in which you are
participating.
4. Be fair, considerate and honest with all players, officials and team members.
Ensure that every player's time spent with you is a positive experience. Treat
each player as an individual by:
(b) Respecting the talent, developmental stage and goals of each individual
player; and
5. Do not use your involvement with BA to promote your own beliefs, behaviours or
practices where these are inconsistent with those of BA.
7. Ensure that any physical contact with players is appropriate for the situation and
necessary for the player's skill development.
8. Refrain from any intimate relationship or affair with athletes under your care,
supervision or tutelage.
9. Avoid unaccompanied and unobserved activities with persons under the age of
18 years wherever possible.
10. Treat people involved in the game of basketball with courtesy, respect and
proper regard for their rights and obligations and in particular, respect the spirit
of fair play and non violence.
11. Team coaching staff and management should not remain in team changing
rooms unnecessarily. Generally, coaching staff and management should only be
required in changing rooms for pre-game or post-game meetings between
coaches and athletes, or if attendance is otherwise required by an athlete.
12. Refrain from any conduct which is; might be reasonably regarded as; or is being
investigated for potentially being a breach of the criminal law applicable to the
jurisdiction in which you are located at any time.
16. Treat another persons property with respect and due consideration of its value.
17. Respect the law and customs of each area you visit in foreign countries.
19. Show concern and caution towards sick and injured athletes by:
(d) Maintaining the same interest and support towards sick and injured
athletes.
20. Provide a safe environment for training and facilities and competition by:
21. Behave and encourage behavior that upholds the highest standards of integrity
and dignity. Uphold, and not injure or compromise, the standing and reputation
of Basketball Australia.
23. Be a positive role model for basketball and players. Encourage your player's to
demonstrate the qualities outlined in this Code.