CLUB RULES & POLICIES

 TRAINING AND PLAYING RULES

TRAINING

 If you are unable to get to training, ensure that the coach knows beforehand; text, e-mail or phone 

Get to training on time; preferably 5 minutes before the stated start time.

Get ready quickly; do not spend 20 minutes talking to your friends, whilst putting your shoes on.

Bring water and drink regularly 

The ladders are a huge part of what we do.  Do each exercise properly; give yourself a target of how quickly you can do them.

If you are not well or fit enough to do the running, then do not come training at all.  Sitting watching other people run is a disruptive influence.

Do the running as asked; don’t jog through it because you think it is ok, because it is not.  If we run eight, then make sure you do them all. If you don’t run properly, don’t expect significant court time at your next game.

If training involves learning and listening, then do just that.  Listen and concentrate on what you are being told; if you get it wrong, you will end up on the bench in games. 

Don’t talk whilst the coach is talking!!!

When there are shooting drills, do them properly.  You should aim for 9 out of 10 lay-ups, 7 out of 10 two-pointers and 5 out of 10 threes.

Use every minute of every session to the full.  If you don’t do it in training, how will any coach trust you to do it in games?  It is not like turning a tap on and off.

The coach will assume that you are available for every game – if you are not available for any game then you must let the coach know as soon as possible; text, e-mail or phone.

Make sure you read the weekly update and take it home for your parents to read as well.

Make sure you check the website at least 2 or 3 times a week

MATCHES

Turn up at the time you are told (1 hour before tip-off for home games).

Make sure you have the warm-up t-shirt.

Warm up properly before the game; run first and then stretch.

Do not come to the game with the expectation that you will get on to play; you may not because the matches are likely to be much tougher this season.

At time outs come in quickly and listen to what the coach has to say. Have your drink and towel ready beforehand as the coach doesn’t want you rooting around in your bag for valuable seconds which should be used for listening.

At half time listen to what the coach has to say and then, if time, go and shoot.  You do not need to talk to anyone else; the only person who has information that will help you, is the coach.

If you are taken out because you have made mistakes, don’t sit on the bench sulking; sort yourself out because you may have to go back in.

During the game treat your team mates, coach, opponents, officials and spectators with politeness and respect EVEN IF THEY DON’T !

At the end of the game, shake hands with the other team before you collect your bag etc.

Warm down after the game

For home games, stay and eat with the other team – let us show them how sport should take place.

Don't forget to check the website 2 or 3 times a week      

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

Southend Swifts Basketball Club wholly endorses and implements England Basketball’s Child Protection Policy & Procedures 2005. The full details of this policy can be found on  the England Basketball Website – www.englandbasketball.co.uk. 

All those adult members of Southend Swifts Basketball Club who are responsible for the supervision and management of all basketball players under the age of 18 years in the Club will ensure that all those players are: 

• allowed access to the game in a way that is appropriate for their age and ability;
• coached and trained by appropriately qualified people;
• not required to play in so many games, or to attend training sessions, as to become a threat to their well being;
• not subjected to verbal or racial abuse from any source, especially from the bench and spectator gallery, including references to height, weight etc.;
• not subjected to bullying or undue pressure from any source;
• encouraged to achieve their full potential at all levels;
• instructed on how to behave, both on and off the court;
• afforded respect, confidentiality and privacy in a playing and training situation and any other Basketball environment.

When coaching and training young players the Club coaches will: 

• always ensure that the environment in which they train and play is safe and open
• treat all children and young people equally, and with respect and dignity;
• always put the welfare of each child and young person first, before winning or achieving goals;
• build balanced relationships based on mutual trust which empowers children and young people to share in the decision-making process;
• make sport fun, enjoyable and promote fair play;
• keep up to date with the technical skills, qualifications and insurance in basketball;
• be an excellent role model - this includes not smoking or drinking alcohol in the company of children and  young people and to promote a healthy lifestyle;
• give enthusiastic and constructive feedback rather than negative criticism;
• recognise the developmental needs and capacity of children and young people – avoiding excessive training or competition and not pushing them against their will;
• contact the parents as soon as possible if there is an injury;
• provide first aid equipment and ensure there is a first aider present at all training sessions and games;
• keep a written record of any injury that occurs, along with the details of any treatment given;

If any parent has any concern about the way their child is being treated or has a concern about the behaviour of any club coaches or officials with regard to child protection issues then they must contact the Club’s Child Welfare Officer – Paul May (07767 768440) and fully report their concerns. The Club’s Welfare Officer will deal with the matter as soon as possible and at the latest within 7 days of receipt of the report.

EQUITY POLICY 

·        This club is committed to ensuring that equity is incorporated across all aspects of Its development. In doing so it acknowledges and adopts the following Sport England definition of sports equity:

Sports equity is about fairness in sport, equality of access, recognising inequalities and taking steps to address them. It is about changing the culture and structure of sport to ensure it becomes equally accessible to everyone in society.

·        The club respects the rights, dignity and worth of every person and will treat everyone equally within the context of their sport, regardless of age, ability, gender, race, ethnicity, religious belief, sexuality or social/economic status.

·        The club is committed to everyone having the right to enjoy their sport in an environment free from threat of intimidation, harassment and abuse.

·        All club members have a responsibility to oppose discriminatory behaviour and promote equality of opportunity.

·        The club will deal with any incidence of discriminatory behaviour seriously, according to club disciplinary procedures.