Kangas Basketball Club

children from 8 years of age to adults to participate in where they can learn and play the game of basketball. Kangas Basketball Club is an all inclusive club and encourages families of all culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as players of all abilities and provides a safe environment for these children to learn and grow. Our club is family focused and as such, our club is made of parents and family members of players. We encourage all parents and family members to be involved in the club whether it be as a coach, team manager or to provide a positive contribution to the club when time allow them to do so. Our volunteers participate in on-going training and development to ensure we can provide our players and teams with continued opportunities to learn new skills and develop existing ones. Kangas Basketball Club’s core values are:
 Embracing equality of opportunity
 Focusing on participation and learning rather than “winning at all costs”
 Fostering a sense of fair play and sportsmanship
 Acknowledging people who succeed and those who contribute to the Club
 Being financially prudent and delivering value for money for members
 Planning for the future and being open to the challenge of new ideas
 Conducting our activities with integrity
 Seeking continuous improvement




Code Of Conduct

At THE KANGAS BASKETBALL CLUB we encourage all forms of positive, sportsmanlike and encouraging behaviour and communication between all players, parents and families, and club officials (including to association staff and referees). The attitude and behaviour of our players, coaches and parents (including family guests), when representing the KANGAS BASKETBALL CLUB, is expected to be exemplary at all times. This includes communications via all forms of media (email, Facebook, Twitter, etc) and the privacy of others in the Club and their personal & professional lives outside the Club is to be respected at all times. Our club has a General and Email/Social Media Code of Conduct that all players, parents, club officials and their families must abide by. Players, Club Officials and Parents give the KANGAS BASKETBALL CLUB the right to deal with any misconduct or infringement of the Codes of Conduct that is brought to their attention. Penalties for breaches of these Codes of Conduct are at the discretion of the club President, and may include suspension from games and in the event of serious or repeated infringements, expulsion from the club. GENERAL CODE OF CONDUCT
As a Player/Team Official:
 Be a good sport and team player - play for the love of it
 Take responsibility for your actions – follow the directions of your Coach and Team Manager at all times
 Compete according to the competition conditions and rules
 Accept the decision of the umpires - if in disagreement with a decision, raise it with your coach
 Control your temper and your language – no criticism by words or actions
 Encourage and support your team/club members
 Show respect and recognition for your opponents, their skills and achievements, applaud good play and goals by the opposing team. Be friendly to all participants
 Bullying and Harassment will NOT be tolerated in any form
 At all Club functions, whether training, games or social gatherings, we expect each player/team official to behave in such a way that their actions reflect positively on our Club


As a Parent/Spectator
 Encourage and support players, coaches and team mangers at all times
 Never ridicule or yell at a player for making a mistake, or not performing to your expectations, support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities
 Bullying and Harassment will NOT be tolerated in any form
 Remember that children learn by example – applaud good performances by all and cheer with good sportsmanship in mind
 If in disagreement with an umpire’s decision, keep it to yourself and allow the game to proceed. If your concern is in relation to safety of players, then please raise it discreetly with the Coach or Team Manager during a break in play
 Ensure that playing/training venues are smoke and alcohol free at all times
 At all Club functions, whether training, games or social gatherings, we expect all parents and family guests to behave in such a way that their actions reflect positively on our Club. EMAIL & SOCIAL MEDIA

CODE OF CONDUCT
Content:
 Email and usage of the Club’s page is to be in accordance with the Club’s General Code of Conduct. Any communication or content that undermines this is not acceptable. Our Club prohibits bullying, harassment, discrimination, offensive, abusive or unsportsmanlike behaviour in all of its forms of communication.
 Electronic communication can often be inadequate in conveying mood and context, therefore users should carefully consider how the recipient/s might interpret a message before composing or sending the message. All communication should strive for the highest level of professionalism, politeness and courtesy. Facebook:
 Users are personally responsible for the content they publish. Be mindful that published content will be in the public domain indefinitely.
 Respect the audience – don’t use ethnic slurs, personal insults, obscenity, or engage in any behaviour or conduct that is not aligned with the General Code of Conduct. Users should also show proper consideration for others’ privacy and for topics that may be considered objectionable or inflammatory.
 ‘Tagging’ on photos of any player under 18 years of age is not permitted without permission of their parent or guardian. ‘Tagging’, on photos for any adult is not permitted without that person’s permission


It is not acceptable for users to upload website links or photos known to contain offensive material. Offensive material includes content of an obscene, threatening, dangerous, unlawfully discriminatory or of a sexual nature. Child Protection Policy


Team Selection Policy & Process
Personnel Screening Procedures
Payment Policy

Objective
The Kangas Basketball Club organises teams to play in competitive basketball games against other clubs, with the Rockingham Basketball and Recreation Association (RBRA). The Club aims to offer basketball in a fun and safe family environment, fostering an enjoyment and knowledge of the game while developing a sense of team spirit, positive self-esteem and good sportsmanship, through equal participation. It also aims to keep player fees reasonable so it is affordable for families but needs to ensure that it covers the costs of entering teams and running the club. What is included in player fees? Player fees are comprised of many components, including the following:
 Cost of team registration, this includes player insurance with Basketball WA
 Weekly game fees
 Weekly training fees
 Cost of trophy/medal at the conclusion of each season


What isn’t included in player fees? There are some club costs not included in player fees which are as follows:
 Club administration costs
 Team training equipment
 Coach development
 Annual club presentation day


We undertake fundraising activities to cover the above costs and also look for appropriate community grants. We do this in order to keep our player fees as low as possible. How often are fees reviewed? It is anticipated that fees will be reviewed annually, before the commencement of each winter season. However, from time to time there may be a need to adjust fees in summer seasons as well. For example, if RBRA increase costs for a summer season, Kangas Basketball Club will need to review their player fees to ensure that costs are covered and be adjusted if necessary. Fees for each season will be made available at the time of registration opening. No-pay no-play policy
We have a no-pay no-play policy in place. If a player’s fees are not paid in full by the first game of the season, and there is no payment arrangement in place with our treasurer, the player will be unable to take the court until payment is made or a suitable payment arrangement is in place. Non-refundable deposit - explained
At the time of registering a player, a payment needs to be made to secure a position in a team. Parents can choose to pay their fees in full at this time, or pay a deposit. The deposit amount is non-refundable as there is significant time put into placing children in teams and registering teams with RBRA. The only time the deposit will be refunded is if Kangas Basketball Club cannot place your child in a team for their age group, or nominated age group. If you are not satisfied with the team your child is placed in, your deposit will not be refunded. If you change your mind after registering your child and having paid a deposit, your deposit will not be refunded. Refund of fees
Player fees are due to be paid in full by the 1st round of each season. If you withdraw your child from the Kangas Basketball Club after round 1, your fees will only be refunded, minus the deposit amount, if we can replace your child’s position with another child. For example, you have registered your child to play in U12 boys and he has been placed in a team. You later decide to withdraw Tom’s registration. Kangas are unable to find a replacement child for this team for the season. Your fees will not be refunded. However, if 2 weeks later, another enquiry is received which results in Tom’s position being filled, you will be refunded your fees minus the specified deposit amount plus the amount of weeks court fees (team sheet fees) that would have been your share. Absence during season
If you go away for a period of a season, fees will not be refunded for games missed. Other costs
If a player fills-in for a Kangas team and is not a current registered member of the Kangas Basketball Club, they will be charged $10 per game that they play. Please note, it is a last resort to use a fill in player that is not a member of our club and all fill-ins need to be arranged through the Secretary. This payment should be deposited into our club bank account, with reference as the child’s name.