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LAKELAND BASKETBALL LEAGUE
COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT – 2015/2016
GUIDELINES FOR COACHES CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coaches and athletes are representatives of their town and at all times must present
themselves in a positive and sportsmanlike manner.
2. All athletes, spectators and coaches must show proper respect for opposing teams, their fans,
their coaches and officials alike.
3. Only positive cheering for your team will be permitted.
4. If a referee issues a technical foul, or ejects a player, coach, or spectator, all coaches will
support the decision.
5. A head coach who disagrees with an official’s judgment is expected to exhibit respectful
behavior and language when discussing their point.
6. Players, assistant coaches and spectators are not permitted to question an official’s call.
7. The head coach will make all efforts to maintain acceptable behavior from his team’s fans
(the coach will maintain parents/guardian code of conduct acknowledgement forms).
8. With the emphasis on concussions, it is the responsibility of the head coach to determine
whether or not a player is exhibiting the symptons of a concussion.
9. Fans are NOT permitted to address officials post game.
10. Fans are NOT permitted to come onto the court post game.
The referee(s) have responsibility for maintaining control during a game. It is the coach’s
responsibility to support the officials. The head coach is responsible for the proper behavior of
their players, assistant coaches and spectators.
CONSEQUENCES:
Abusive or inappropriate language toward the opposing team or referees will result in removal of
the offending player, coach, parent or spectator from the gymnasium, followed by a referral to
the Disciplinary Committee for review.
Failure to comply with any other of the requirements noted above may also result in ejection
from a game in progress and/or suspension from future games. Repeated, or severe violations,
may lead to expulsion of a coach, or team, from Lakeland Midget Basketball League.
Lakeland Midget Basketball League coaches must sign below and return this document to the
League Secretary to indicate that they have read, understand, agree and have reviewed it with
players and spectators to abide by this Code of Conduct and its consequences.
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To all Parents, Guardians and other Lakeland Basketball Spectators:
Thank you for supporting your child’s participation in the 2015-2016 basketball season.
Our objective is to create a positive learning experience for all players. The primary goals are to
have fun, improve skills, and understand how to function as part of team. These goals require
hard work within a disciplined and structured environment. We are responsible for creating this
environment. Coaches contribute by using appropriate practice and coaching techniques as well
as encouraging the efforts of their players.
There are several ways parents/guardians and spectators can contribute: make sure your child
gets to practices/games on time, help them with their practice of fundamentals and be there to
encourage their game performances. By encouragement, we mean only positive cheering and
setting a good example of sportsmanship by modeling the League’s Code of Conduct as
follows:
1. Accept all decisions made by the referees.
2. Demonstrate good sportsmanship when cheering for your team.
3. Refrain from any actions that may endanger the safety or comfort of the players,
coaches or other spectators.
4. Enjoy the game and competition in the spirit in which it was intended, for the
physical and social development of the players!
5. Spectators are NOT permitted to come onto the court after the game.
Abusive or inappropriate language toward the opposing team or referees will result in removal of
the offending parent or spectator from the gymnasium, followed by a referral to the Disciplinary
Committee for review. Failure to comply with any other of the requirements noted above may
also result in ejection from a game in progress and/or suspension from future games. Repeated,
or severe violations, may lead to expulsion of the team from Lakeland Midget Basketball
League.
In closing, please understand that we (the adults) are the role models for our children! Let’s all
do our part to create the positive learning environment we want for them. If you have any
questions regarding the issues covered above, please discuss with your team’s coach and/or town
coordinator. If any of your issues/concerns require further discussion, the coach will contact a
member of the Disciplinary Committee. Thank You.
Respectfully,
LAKELAND MIDGET BASKETBALL LEAGUE
DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE
Revised 04/05/15
To all Players, Parents, Guardians and other Lakeland Basketball Spectators:
Thank you for supporting your child’s participation in the 2015-2016 basketball season.
There are several ways parents/guardians and spectators can contribute: make sure your child
gets to practices/games on time, help them with their practice of fundamentals and be there to
encourage their game performances. By encouragement, we mean only positive cheering and
setting a good example of sportsmanship by modeling the League’s Code of Conduct as
follows:
1. Accept all decisions made by the referees.
2. Demonstrate good sportsmanship when cheering for your team.
3. Refrain from any actions that may endanger the safety or comfort of the players,
coaches or other spectators.
4. Enjoy the game and competition in the spirit in which it was intended, for the
physical and social development of the players!
5. Spectators are NOT permitted to come onto the court after the game.
Lakeland Midget Basketball League players must sign below and return this document to the
League Secretary to indicate that they have read, understand, agree to abide by this Code of
Conduct and its consequences. Coaches should keep a copy for their records.
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To all Players, Parents, Guardians and other Lakeland Basketball Spectators:
Thank you for supporting your child’s participation in the 2015-2016 basketball season.
There are several ways parents/guardians and spectators can contribute: make sure your child
gets to practices/games on time, help them with their practice of fundamentals and be there to
encourage their game performances. By encouragement, we mean only positive cheering and
setting a good example of sportsmanship by modeling the League’s Code of Conduct as
follows:
1. Accept all decisions made by the referees.
2. Demonstrate good sportsmanship when cheering for your team.
3. Refrain from any actions that may endanger the safety or comfort of the players,
coaches or other spectators.
4. Enjoy the game and competition in the spirit in which it was intended, for the
physical and social development of the players!
5. Spectators are NOT permitted to come onto the court after the game.
Lakeland Midget Basketball League spectators must sign below and return this document to the
League Secretary to indicate that they have read, understand, agree and have reviewed it with
players and spectators to abide by this Code of Conduct and its consequences. Coaches should
keep a copy for their records.
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