PARENTS & PLAYERS

TYB expects all players, parents and spectators to conduct themselves in accordance with the highest principles of sportsmanship and fair play. The following Code of Conduct is the standard of behavior that is expected of everyone associated with Tenafly Youth Basketball (“TYB”).  The Code of Conduct is in effect at all practices, games and any other TYB team functions.  If a TYB team is attending a function lasting more than one day, such as a tournament, this Code of Conduct remains in effect at all times during the stay.

CODE OF CONDUCT

The undersigned player/parent (on his/her own behalf and on behalf of any minor player) participating in TYB agrees to abide by the standards of conduct outlined below and any additional guidelines established by the TYB Board.

All parents, players and spectators will adhere to all rules and regulations and will refrain from illegal and inappropriate behavior that would detract from a positive image of TYB or be detrimental to its performance objectives. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

PLAYERS

As a parent/legal guardian of a child involved in the TYB program, I agree to have my child abide by and follow the rules below.

1. Players will respect their coaches at all times and listen carefully to their instructions. Each player understand that the coaches are volunteering their time to make him or her a better basketball player.
2. Players will support and respect their teammates and opponents at all times. Players will not tease, ridicule, put down or make fun of any players on his/her team or the opposing team at any time.
3. Players understand that their behavior reflects on their teammates, their coaches and the TYB program. Players will always be on their best behavior at practices and games.
4. Players will not complain about calls made by the referees and will respect the referees and scorekeepers at all times. Players understand that referees are in charge of enforcing the rules of basketball, and players will respect the referees’ opinions at all times. Under no circumstances are players to harass, abuse or berate a referee or scorekeeper for any reason at any time.
5. Players will demonstrate the highest level of sportsmanship at all times, both when winning and losing. At the conclusion of each game, players will always engage in a handshake line to congratulate the other team and wish them good luck.
6. Players are required to wear the approved TYB uniform during all games. Players are expected to take pride in their appearance when representing their team and TYB.  Uniforms must be clean and the jersey must be tucked into the player’s shorts.
7. Players will be committed to developing as a basketball player. This includes attending practices/games, being on time and prepared for practices/games, listening to coaches and always giving their best effort. Players should train and play to the best of their ability with a positive attitude and encourage their teammates to do the same.
8. Players must remain with their team at all games and practices/training sessions until players are dismissed by the coach.
9. Players must play within the league rules and the spirit of the game.
10. Players will never curse or use foul language at any time before, during or after a game or practice/training session.
11. Players must clean-up the playing area after games and practice/training sessions (e.g., pick up plastic bottles, papers, etc.)
12. Players are never to bring drugs, alcohol, tobacco products or weapons of any kind to TYB games or practices/training sessions.

PARENTS/SPECTATORS

1. Parents/Spectators will not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct with any coach, parent, player, participant, referee or any other attendee. Parents/Spectators are expected to set an example for the children by exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship. This means that parents/spectators can participate by watching, cheering and supporting the efforts of all participants in the game. Remember, the game is for the children and their participation and enjoyment of the game is the most important element.
2. Parents/Spectators will not encourage their child, or any other person, to engage in unsportsmanlike conduct with any coach, parent, player, participant, referee or any other attendee.
3. Parents/Spectators will not engage in any behavior that would endanger the health, safety or well-being of any coach, parent, player, participant, referee or any other attendee.
4. Parents/Spectators will not encourage their child, or any other person, to engage in any behavior that would endanger the health, safety or wellbeing of any coach, parent, player, participant, referee or any other attendee.
5. Parents/Spectators will not use drugs or alcohol while at a TYB event and will not attend, coach, officiate or participate in a TYB event while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
6. Parents/Spectators will not permit their child, or encourage any other person, to use drugs or alcohol while at a TYB event and will not permit their child, or encourage any other person, to attend, coach, referee or participate in a TYB event while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
7. Parents/Spectators will not engage in the use of profanity.
8. Parents/Spectators will not encourage their child, or any other person, to engage in the use of profanity.
9. Parents/Spectators will treat any coach, parent, player, participant, referee or any other attendee with respect regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or ability.
10. Parents/Spectators will encourage their child to treat any coach, parent, player, participant, referee or any other attendee with respect regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or ability.
11. Parents/Spectators will not engage in verbal or physical threats or abuse aimed at any coach, parent, player, participant, referee or any other attendee. Parents/Spectators are expected to have respect for all referees, coaches and players. Parents/Spectators must respect the authority of the referees and never harass, abuse or berate the referees before, during or after a game. Parents/Spectators must respect the coach and never criticize a coach in a public manner.  If an issue arises, address the issue privately with the coach after the game or with a member of the TYB Board.  Parents/Spectators are expected to cheer in a positive manner for their team and never jeer or negatively address the opposing team, opposing coach or the opposing team’s parents/spectators.  Parent/Spectators are never to enter the court without the referee’s permission.
12. Parents/Spectators will not encourage their child, or any other person, to engage in verbal or physical threats or abuse aimed at any coach, parent, player, participant, referee or any other attendee.
13. Parents/Spectators will not initiate a fight or scuffle with any coach, parent, player, participant, referee or any other attendee.
14. Parents/Spectators will not encourage their child, or any other person, to initiate a fight or scuffle with any coach, parent, player, participant, referee or any other attendee.
15. Parent/Spectators are welcome to observe practices/training sessions, but must refrain from entering the court or approaching the coach while the practice/training session is in progress.
16. Parents must be on-time to pick up players from practice/training sessions and games.

If any parent/spectator fails to conform to the foregoing while attending, coaching or participating in a TYB event, such parent/spectator will be subject to disciplinary action, including but not limited to the following in any order or combination:

1. Verbal warning.
2. Written warning.
3. Suspension or immediate ejection from a TYB event.
4. Suspension from multiple TYB events.
5. Season suspension or multiple season suspension from TYB.