Representative Basketball Parents & Players Information Handbook Season

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1 Representative Basketball Parents & Players Information Handbook Season

2 Welcome to the Werribee Basketball Association Congratulations on being selected to represent the Werribee Basketball Association (WBA) in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) for The VJBL is an elite competition where the best players, coaches and teams from around Victoria compete each Friday night to be recognised as the best team in the State. WBA has identified you and your teammates as players that have the potential to represent us to compete at this level. To our new players and their parents, a warm welcome to the WBA program. We hope that through hard work, dedication and participation, you will achieve excellence in basketball. With your commitment to the WBA Program we will be able to enhance your skills, ability and basketball knowledge through our experienced coaching staff and elite training structure. Your attendance at all training sessions and games is a priority for your improvement and development. Commitment to your team, coach and club are essential as WBA requires dedication from all its members. Accepting a position in WBA is a yearlong commitment with tryouts, grading phases, tournaments and the VJBL season spanning between October and September the following year. To our existing players and parents, welcome back for yet another season and we sincerely thank you for your support over the last season/s. We wish to thank our Domestic Clubs for their tireless efforts in providing a local competition for all players. The WBA exists because of our home grown and local player talents and desire to pursue excellence in basketball at Representative level. Above all else, selection into Representative basketball is only the first step into basketball s elite pathway. What you make of it is entirely up to the amount of work you put in. Believe in yourself and build a bond of trust with your fellow players as you will quickly learn there is no I in team. The WBA is here to help motivate, encourage and always support you where we can. Please take the time to read this Handbook and utilise its reference material as the season progresses. You will also find useful player and parent resources on our WBA website and the VJBL website which provides fixtures, results, ladder and a host of other useful information for the coming season. Sincerely, Brendan Doyle Chair Championship Committee Werribee Basketball Association Welcome to the Werribee Basketball Association 2

3 History of Werribee Basketball Association (WBA) The Werribee Basketball Association Inc. (WBA) was formed in 1972 by a group of volunteers to develop and promote the sport of basketball in the then City of Werribee. A domestic competition for juniors was started in school halls and moved to the Council owned Recreation Centre in Werribee in 1978, facilitating 3 courts. Following this move to the recreation centre, a senior domestic competition also commenced and in 1982, a representative senior men s team (The Werribee Devils) was formed and played in the former South East Basketball Conference (now the Basketball Victoria Big V Competition). Junior representative teams, selected from players in the junior domestic competition, in varying age groups joined the Victorian Junior Basketball League Competition in 1985, followed by a senior women s representative team in the Women s Country Victoria Invitational Basketball League (now the Big V competition) in In 1990, the basketball competitions continued to grow and it was obvious that the Recreation Centre could no longer cater for the needs of an expanding WBA. The new Basketball Stadium was finally completed and opened in 1993, providing an additional 3 courts. The WBA has approximately 2,500 juniors and senior playing basketball in over 320 teams at both domestic and Championship level. Last year over 250,000 people passed through the stadium doors, making the Werribee Basketball Association the largest provider of recreational sport in the City of Wyndham. Fast forward to 2015 and the WBA has a new home in Eagle Stadium, with Stage 1 completed and operational in March. This modern $50 million dollar facility with a current 8-court layout will house a further 4 courts in 2016, completing its 12 - court redevelopment. Werribee Devils is the representative arm of the WBA and begins at Under 12 for both boys and girls. It continues through to the Senior Championship teams for both Men and Women. Werribee Devils have been very successful at state championship level, with our junior teams winning a number of premierships over the years with the highlight being our Under 14 boys who were Australian Champions in 1994 and again in The Werribee Senior Men have won 5 Big V Premierships during the 1990 s and are very highly regarded in the basketball fraternity. The Senior Women won a tournament in 2008 and continue to be very competitive. The WBA is regarded as one of the top associations in Victoria, competing with larger associations such as Dandenong and Knox, who have over 600 junior teams. The successful growth of the Association is due to the volunteer support and community benefit; principles established by the founding volunteers, who have contributed enormously over the years as have countless others. As the Werribee Basketball Association celebrates more than 40 years of community basketball, the tradition of making quality basketball available to all in the region continues. Werribee Basketball Association History of Werribee Basketball Association (WBA) 3

4 Basketball Victoria Basketball Victoria is the governing body for basketball in Victoria and is responsible for managing the Junior Representative program. Basketball Victoria also organises / operates development programs, talent identification camps, the state team program and regional development programs such as Hoop Time. The broad objectives of Basketball Victoria are to:- 1. Encourage, promote, manage and control the sport of basketball in the state of Victoria 2. Represent the interest of basketball and players within the state of Victoria at national level 3. Encourage the development of socially desirable attitudes and values towards physical fitness and skill acquisition through play, training and competition 4. Provide access for individuals to participate in the sport of basket in the state of Victoria 5. Provide individuals with opportunity to maximise their potential by competing in the highest level of basketball possible, given their own ability The Basketball Victoria web site is an excellent source of information regarding all aspects of the junior representative program. For further information visit or for more specific information about Friday night competition Werribee Basketball Association Basketball Victoria 4

5 BV Player Development Pathway Basketball Victoria is committed to player development and has defined its player pathway below. This pathway is driven toward achieving high performance players, which is identified via development camps through the year. Performance at these camps may lead to BV performance programs and potential State selection. Players nominated for performance camps are encouraged to learn and perform at their best to achieve the best for themselves. Werribee Basketball Association BV Player Development Pathway 5

6 Age Grouping Players are sorted by their age. Age grouping for is as follows - Under 12 eligible players must not turn 12 in 2016, they are born in 2005 or later Under 14 eligible players must not turn 14 in 2016, they are born in 2003 or 2004 Under 16 eligible players must not turn 16 in 2016, they are born in 2001 or 2002 Under 18 eligible players must not turn 18 in 2016, they are born in 1999 or 2000 Under 20 eligible players must not turn 20 in 2016, they are born in 1997 or 1998 Werribee Basketball Association BV Player Development Pathway 6

7 Junior Representative Basketball Junior Werribee Representative teams play on Friday evenings in competitions managed by Basketball Victoria, who is the peak body for basketball in this State. This competition includes Victorian Championship (VC), Victorian Junior League (VJL), Eastern Qualifying (EQ) and Northwest Conference (NW). Teams in these competitions play at stadiums throughout greater metropolitan Melbourne and country Victoria. In the Season, Werribee will be competing in the Junior Representative program. Boys teams from Under 12 Under 20 Girls teams from Under 12 Under 18 In 2015, many of our teams competed in the Eltham-Dandenong tournament over the Australia Day long weekend in January, as well as the Ballarat tournament over Queen s Birthday long weekend in June. Werribee were also fortunate to have the 12-1 and 18 1 Boys and the 16 1 Girls participate in the invitation-only National Junior Classic held at Dandenong also over the Queen s Birthday long weekend. The representative program also provides many pathways for junior players to play at higher levels in the future. Several junior players from both the boys and girls programs have gone on to represent Victoria Metro at the Australian Junior Championships e.g. Dante Exum and in recent years, Werribee players Michael Luxford and Joshua Oswald (pictured left) have represented Australia at the Under 17 and Under 19 World Championships Werribee have also had success in the past with players receiving scholarships to play basketball and study in the USA at college level. Players such as Michael Czepil, Mark Beecroft, Louise Johnson, Bridgett Ardossi and Stacey Barr have all been successful in playing Division 1 College Basketball. Werribee has also seen great success for past players in the professional ranks with Daryl Corletto, Neil Mottram, Marcus Wright and Lee Jeka (pictured bottom right) making a career out of the game. Daryl has been exceptionally good throughout his NBL career with both the Melbourne Tigers and New Zealand Breakers winning four NBL Championships, while Lee has had a tremendous career playing throughout Europe. In 2011 Lee was selected as the German Pro A league MVP while playing for S. Oliver Baskets. The same award NBA superstar Dirk Nowitzki once won. Werribee has strong coach talent with the current likes of Paul Jones (U17 Worlds) and previously Mark Wright, who was selected to coach at WNBL level. Werribee Basketball Association Junior Representative Basketball 7

8 Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) The Victorian Junior Basketball Leagues consists of various levels of competition, Victorian Junior Championship League, Victorian Junior League 1 4 and Regional Competition. The competition provides a pathway and extends opportunity to all players, officials, coaches, administrators and spectators to participate in across all levels. The VJBL is made up of associations who enter representative teams. In most cases, these teams are selected from a domestic competition that is played out of that particular association. The League was designed to give keen junior basketball players an opportunity to participate at a more competitive level than their local domestic competitions. The VJBL allows teams to compete against composite teams from other Associations. The competition has developed as such to incorporate Associations Victoria wide. There are 3 tiers of competition within the VJBL: 1. Victorian Junior Championship League (highest level of competition) 2. Victorian Junior Leagues 1 through 4 3. Regional Competition Eastern and North West VICTORIAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE VICTORIAN JUNIOR LEAGUE 1 VICTORIAN JUNIOR LEAGUE 2 VICTORIAN JUNIOR LEAGUE 3 VICTORIAN JUNIOR LEAGUE 4 REGIONAL GRADES Werribee Basketball Association Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) 8

9 Senior Representative Teams WBA is also well represented throughout the Senior Divisions within the Big V Competition. Werribee is represented with its Senior teams in the State Championships Men s Division, Division One Womens, Youth League One Men s and Youth League One Womens. Werribee Player Pathway At time of publication, our current player pathway for WBA is denoted below: Senior Men & Women Youth League Devils Elite Academy VJBL Domestic Aussie Hoops / Camps / School Clinics / Hoop Time Werribee Basketball Association Senior Representative Teams 9

10 Organisational Structure of the WBA President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Chair - Championship Chair - Domestic Tribunal Secretary President - VBRA WB Marketing & Sales Vice President Domestic Club Delegates Media & Comms Secretary Policy Treasurer Big V Representative General Committee The Werribee Basketball Association is governed by the Executive Committee in accordance to the Werribee Basketball Association Constitution, located on our website. Office bearers are voted into office, through nomination at the Annual General Meeting, typically held in November. If any person is interested in being involved with the Association for future elections, please feel free to discuss with any of the above. Interested persons can become involved throughout the season to gain knowledge of the clubs structure. Werribee Basketball Association Organisational Structure of the WBA 10

11 Playing Representative Level Basketball When representing the WBA it is most important that each player and parent understands that the playing standard is much higher and stronger than our local junior domestic competition. The VJBL is the highest league for junior basketball. Our representative teams will compete against some of the best individuals and teams from throughout Victoria, e.g. Dandenong Rangers, Knox Raiders, Frankston Blues, Nunawading Spectres, Melbourne Tigers, Eltham Wildcats, Bulleen Boomers to name a few of the familiar clubs. All Associations participate in a grading period to ensure teams are placed in their correct level of competition. The Grading Phases include: Spring Phase Commences end September: Practice games for associations. Pre-grading Games to determine team s entry level if the league is unsure. 1 st Phase Grading Commences mid-november: Consists of three rounds of games as well as crossover games and any challenge game that may be required. 2 nd Phase Grading Commences end January: Consist of three rounds of games as well as crossover games and any challenge game that may be required. Each phase is a process that teams must play to determine their correct level of entry. After the completion of the 2 nd phase of grading, all teams will commence their basketball season. All teams are required to participate in two mandatory tournaments during Season The two tournaments are conducted over the Australia Day long weekend in January and the Queen s Birthday long weekend in June. Details of these tournaments are typically provided 6-8 weeks prior. The WBA is currently seeking to introduce a 3 rd and 4 th compulsory tournament which will be hosted by the WBA on Melbourne Cup Weekend in 2015 and at Easter 2016, to increase the level of competitive basketball for our players. It is expected that all Representative of the WBA will compete in these tournaments. Teams that play in the Victorian Championship and qualify in the top 4 of their conference, will receive an invite to represent Werribee at the National Junior Classic during the Queen s Birthday long weekend in June. The National Junior Classic is the most recognised Association based junior basketball tournament in Australia comprising of a number of elite teams in each age group from Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia. Werribee Basketball Association Playing Representative Level Basketball 11

12 STRUCTURE OF THE JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE Chairperson Vice Chairperson Secretary Treasurer Big V Coordinator Uniforms Member Liaison Fundraising General Committee Coaching Leads The Representative committee is in place to provide full support to all coaches, players and parents as well as all those involved with the WBA. Elections for Committee positions take place at the Annual General Meeting that is held in November each year. If any person is interested in being involved with the Association for future elections, please feel free to discuss with any of the above. Interested persons can become involved throughout the season to gain knowledge of the clubs structure. Werribee Basketball Association STRUCTURE OF THE JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE 12

13 Dealing with Issues and/or Concerns Any unresolved matters and/ or concerns for either players or parents must be dealt with according to protocols as set out by the WBA, in the following order: 1. The Team Manager and/or Coach may be approached by player and / or parent to discuss their issue. Coaches are not to be approached at the completion of a game to discuss issues. The most appropriate time to raise any issues or concerns with the Coach is after training, with advance notice provided beforehand wherever possible. 2. The Member Liaison Officer may be approached to assist in addressing the issue if it continues to be unresolved. Concerns must be submitted in writing in order to be considered. 3. The Member Liaison Officer may communicate the issue to the appropriate Coaching Leads or Junior Representative Committee and his/her resolution will be communicated to the appropriate person/s. 4. Under no circumstances are Parents to contact the VJBL directly, all contact must be via the WBA Representative Committee: Member Liaison Officer. Werribee Basketball Association Dealing with Issues and/or Concerns 13

14 Issue Resolution Player and /or Parent has concerns and / or issues. Player/ Parent Team Manager and/or Coach receives concerns and / or issues with a view to resolve Team Coach and Team Manager Concern and / or issue can be raised in writing to the Member Liaison Officer if unresolved at Team level Member Liaison Officer Coaching Leads Junior Representative Committee Werribee Basketball Association Issue Resolution 14

15 RULES & GUIDELINES Eligibility Werribee representative players are required to play in the Werribee Domestic Competition to be eligible to play for the Werribee Junior Representative Program. Proof of participation from the Werribee Domestic Competition may need to be produced upon request. There may be on occasions, players from outside the area who are selected to play representative for the WBA; these players may request an exemption from playing in the Werribee Domestic Competition. Clearance from their pertinent Association must also be obtained and submitted in writing, during the tryout process for approval. Other situations that may arise from time to time will be dealt with by the Representative Committee. Selection Players selected to represent Werribee must do so with the team they have been selected for. No appeal or discussion will be entered into upon this selection. It is the coach s discretion as to whether a player is moved from his/her team. The coach will then approach the Director of Coaching and Boys/Girls Coordinator on this matter. If a player of his/her own volition chooses not to play in the team he/she has been selected in, that player must step down and cannot play in a lower grade. The player may return to the team that he/she has been selected in, subject to the coach s decision. If a player is not happy playing in the team that he/she is selected, discussion may be entered into with the Coach at an appropriate time. If there is no resolution, a parent/player may contact the committee with their complaint. All matters must be in writing to be considered. The committee will not initially be involved with decisions made by coaches regarding court time or discipline procedures, however will be kept informed. We ask that the players strive to attain the best for themselves and for the WBA. Previous selection in a Werribee representative team does not guarantee future selection. A high level of commitment is required of the players and parents. A player will not be permitted to play out of their age group unless special circumstances apply and are approved by the committee. Werribee Basketball Association RULES & GUIDELINES 15

16 Try-outs Try-outs are compulsory and are held annually at a specified and advertised time to receive new players into the program and to review previous players for team selections. Try-outs are usually held over 2-3 weeks and players are selected into a squad in their respective age group accordingly. (There is an additional one-time cost for Try-outs). Squads are not considered to be finalised until the completion of Grading Phase 1. Game Nights Matches are played on Friday nights with games starting from 6:40pm for the younger age groups (very occasionally a 6.00pm start may be scheduled) through to a 9:50pm start for the older age groups. Venue locations will vary from week to week, however a home game at Werribee (WBA) will typically occur every second week. Players are expected to arrive 30 minutes before tip-off. When you are playing away, we highly recommend you allow plenty of time for any traffic to ensure you re at the venue on time. For parents with multiple children car-pooling has proven a successful option in the past to lighten the load. A list of venues can be found on the website. All players must be attired in WBA uniform per the requirements detailed within the Uniform section. At no times, should WBA players be encouraged to wear any other branded type merchandise or apparel. Training Training is compulsory and held at Eagle Stadium on Sunday Mornings. The times vary from 8am to 9.30am, and 9.30am to 11am. All players are expected to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to training and be dressed in WBA training attire. Sunday morning trainings are charged per the Centre s gate fee. Non-attendance at training can reduce court time; with continued non-attendance the player s position in the team will be assessed and treated accordingly. Players and coaches are expected to give total input into training sessions, as training is vital to our program and to the development of players in the club. Additional training may be scheduled as the team s mid-week session and costs are covered by each individual team and not the responsibility of the club to pay. Remember: You play as you train, therefore you must train as you intend to play. Werribee Basketball Association RULES & GUIDELINES 16

17 Injury If a player has not been able to train or play due to an injury then a Doctors Clearance Certificate will be necessary before that player can continue to train/play. Where possible, players are required to attend both training sessions and games while injured, this gives them the chance to support their team in other ways than on the court. Photographs Each year, team photos are taken during the season and players purchase a copy of the photo s approximate cost of $20 - $25. It is not compulsory for parents to buy photos, however the players attendance is compulsory on the day. Commitment With a strong commitment to the WBA Program we will be able to enhance your skill, ability and basketball knowledge through our experienced coaching staff and elite training structure. Your attendance at all training sessions and games is a priority for you improvement and development. Accepting a position within the WBA is a yearlong commitment with tryouts, grading phases and the VJBL season spanning between October and September the following year. Outside Commitments If a player is unable to attend a training session or game night, the coach and team manager are to be notified as early as possible. Attendance at Representative Basketball is strongly desirable over domestic and school basketball. Players that participate in other sports are required to inform their coach of the required commitment as early as possible as this may affect the makeup of a certain team. Communication The WBA website ( is a major source of communication for the club. Vital information regarding players, coaches and parents can be found on the club website. As the site is updated regularly, the WBA encourages all involved to check the website for any important news or information. Information is also available on our Werribee Basketball Association Facebook page. Werribee Basketball Association RULES & GUIDELINES 17

18 To ensure relationships are maintained throughout the WBA we ask that players and parents communicate directly with your team manager and team coach. Please advise your team manager of any personal detail changes to your address, mobile number or home address. Court Time Court time for players is not always equitable and can depend on a number of factors - 1. Player s performance in games. 2. Player s performance at trainings. 3. Individual player s development. 4. Team balance. All of these issues are taken into account when coaches are allocating court time for players. If your child plays in a Regional team, they are considered development teams and all coaches are instructed to be equitable with court time except for times of finals. All finals are played to win and the time on court may vary greatly. Coaches have been instructed to play the best combination of players to win games, especially in the VC competition. Werribee Basketball Association RULES & GUIDELINES 18

19 Uniforms The WBA uniform must be worn at all times when representing WBA. Compulsory uniform includes: - Playing Shorts, Playing Singlet, Polo Top and Reversible Training Singlet. No other playing or training uniform e.g. Vic State, Private enterprise, branded attire is tolerated during training or pre-game. Players will be requested to remove such attire. Optional accessories may be ordered via the Uniform Coordinator throughout the season, but are not considered to be compulsory; Short/Mid Sport Socks, Hooded Windcheater, Track Pants, and Werribee Sports Bag or Backpack. Players must not wear their uniforms to domestic games or try outs. For tryouts, these shall be monitored during registration. A breach will result in No Entry to tryouts. Playing Shorts $ 50 Playing Singlet $ 50 Reversible Training Singlet $ 55 Werribee Polo $ 50 Hoodies $ 50 Werribee Basketball Association RULES & GUIDELINES 19

20 Club Fees There is an annual fee of $ for the 2015 season, which is determined at the beginning of each season and is payable on-line as part of Player registration. An early-bird discount is available for those paying in full before 30 th October. Players who are not financial will not be able to participate in games. Any financial assistance sought needs to be made in writing to the Treasurer Representative Committee. These will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Any player who has not paid their fees by the 27 th of November 2015(typically before 1 st round of Grading) is deemed not financial and is ineligible to play. The player is expected to attend all games and training sessions, however cannot take the court until fully financial. (This policy will be strictly adhered to) There is also an entry fee per person into most stadiums, plus a weekly fee of around $15 to be paid directly to the team managers to cover team sheet fees and mid-week training costs.. All enquiries regarding payment of fees are to be made to the Junior Representative Treasurer. Fees, including: Registration; Training and court hire; Subsidy of selected tournaments; Insurance and other VJBL fees and charges to enter teams into the competition. Fees do not include: Weekly fee of around $15 to cover team sheet fees and mid-week training fees; Stadium entry fees - Stadium entry fees need only to be paid at one venue with Intervenue passes are available for those who are required to travel to multiple venues. These are available at the ticket box of each association on game day. Fees are nonrefundable except under extenuating circumstances (An application for a refund must be made in writing to the Junior Representative Committee outlining reasons for a seeking a refund. Refunds if granted will not exceed 80% of payment) Tournaments It is expected that all players/teams will participate in tournaments for which they have been entered. Each WBA team is required to participate in several compulsory tournaments per year. These tournaments subject to confirmation may include; Eltham/ Dandenong Tournament on the Long Weekend in January (Australia Day), Ballarat or Classic Tournament on the Long Werribee Basketball Association Club Fees 20

21 Weekend in June (Queens Birthday). Additional tournaments may be held on Melbourne Cup Weekend and at Easter. Parents and players need to be aware that there are additional costs associated with tournaments, e.g. entry into venues and accommodation if necessary. Junior Representative pays compulsory tournament registrations, which are included in the annual fees. The National Junior Classic is an elite tournament held during the Queen s Birthday long weekend in June. This tournament is by invitation only and teams competing in VC must apply to be considered. We aim for our VC teams to be considered, therefore, they may not be entered in the Ballarat Tournament. Team Managers For each team, a Team Manager will be appointed. Please consider taking on this role if there is no one appointed for your team. Team Managers are supported by the Junior Representative Committee. The following are the required duties for the Team Manager:- A team manager s main job is to ensure that their coach just coaches and does not have to worry about: Who is scoring? Whether there is a uniform colour clash (home team needs to change) and Whether all the players are able to play. Collection of weekly payment from each player Payment of team sheet fees to venues and of mid-week training fees to the WBA Organisation of the end of season function Team Manager Duties Each Team Manager should take the following items to every game - Spare singlet s List of player details name, date of birth, address, phone, parents names Fixture Scoring roster List of venues First Aid kit Werribee Basketball Association Club Fees 21

22 Put all notices received in a folder. These may be handy to refer back to during the season. 1. It is important to support the coach 100% and that if any problems with parents or players within the team come about then the coach needs to be aware of what is happening. 2. Be aware that if there is a colour clash the HOME team or, if at a neutral venue the first named team must change colour. 3. Each team must provide a competent scorer. All parents are to take a turn and a roster is to be provided by the Team Manager. Any parent not confident to score should be given assistance by another parent in the team. 4. Draw up a roster so that scoring is shared. When playing at home, we are in charge of the clock (ie. Scoreboard), when away we are in charge of the score sheet. The team manager pays the team sheet fee at the door (make sure it is stamped paid as no team can play until this is done). With the team sheet, please ensure that all the relevant details are filled out, i.e. Team name, Age group, Division, Date, Venue, Coach s name and team members names and Numbers in clear handwriting, starting with lowest number first and finishing with the highest number. ALSO all players must fill in their name and sign (full signature and not just initials) the back of the score sheet! DON T FORGET TO COMPLETE! All players must meet a minimum numbers of games to play in the finals and signatures are the only verification of this. A Team Managers Kit will be handed out at a separate information session for Team Managers. All individual teams are now responsible for payment of all fines that the Club may receive because of incorrect procedures and completeness of the team sheets & uniforms. Werribee Basketball Association Club Fees 22

23 Coaching Structure Senior Mens Coach Senior Womens Coach Coaching Leads Boys & Girls Youth League Men Youth League Women Junior Representative Coaches Werribee Basketball Association Coaching Structure 23

24 Coaching Structure Coaching Lead Boys: Dion Jewell Team Coach Assistant Under Aaron Bensted Michael Jones Under Under Under 12.4 Michael West Darren Still Andrew Hammond Under Liam Paul Georgia Tauschke Under Zac Latham Jesse Harberger Under Under 14.4 Under 14.5 Rachelle Bellin Adrian Edwards Alan Thomson Under Chris Helliger Justin Ward Under Under 16.3 Tim Devlin Mal Hindle Under 16.4 Davin Paul Jacinta Paul Under 16.5 TBD Under Corey Wright Andrew Johnston Under Clinton McCrea Werribee Basketball Association Coaching Structure 24

25 Coaching Lead Girls: Brant Lowry Team Coach Assistant Under Under Under 14. T1 Under 14. T2 Dave Abel David Chalmers Paul Jones Leigh Rowbottom Under 14. B1 Andrew Borcich Liam Scott Under 14. B2 Emily Camilleri Steph Pyke Under Brett Oswald Adam Garth Under Under Under Mel Ashford Darren Hindle Ian Neeves Werribee Basketball Association Coaching Structure 25

26 Codes of Conduct Basketball is intended to be a recreational activity for enjoyment and health. This Code of Conduct has been developed by Basketball Victoria to give participants some guide to the expectations it has on those participants. It is intended to assist everyone to obtain the maximum benefit and enjoyment from their involvement in basketball. As a result, the quality of participation will be improved so people are more likely to start and continue their involvement in basketball. WBA abides by Basketball Victoria s code of conduct for players, parents and spectators. The full version of these expectations is located on the Basketball Victoria website Codes of Conduct The WBA ask that both the parents and players are aware of the Code of Conduct we are enforcing, as it is our duty to understand what it means to represent Werribee throughout the state. We ask that all players and parents read, sign and return page 29 to your Team Manager ASAP. Administrators Code of Conduct 1. Involve others in planning, leadership, evaluation and decision making related to basketball 2. Give all people equal opportunities to participate 3. Create pathways for people to participate and develop through the sport not just as players but as coaches, referees and administrators 4. Ensure that rules, equipment, length of games and training schedules are modified to suit the age, ability and maturity level of players 5. Provide quality supervision, instruction and a safe environment for all players 6. Remember that basketball is for fun 7. Help coaches and officials highlight appropriate behaviour and skill development, and help improve the standards of coaching and officiating 8. Assist all participants in basketball to know and understand the rules 9. Give a copy of the codes of conduct to spectators, officials, parents, coaches, teachers, players and the media and encourage them to follow it 10. You set an example 11. Make it clear that abusing people in any way is unacceptable and will result in disciplinary action 12. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person 13. Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided Werribee Basketball Association Codes of Conduct 26

27 Coaches Code of Conduct 1. Remember that basketball is for enjoyment. 2. Be reasonable in your demands 3. Teach understanding and respect for the rules 4. Give all players a reasonable amount of court time 5. Develop team respect for the ability of opponents including their coaches 6. Instill in your players respect for officials and an acceptance of their judgment 7. Guide your players in their interaction with the media, parents and spectators 8. Group players according to age, height, skills and physical maturity, wherever possible 9. Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of the players 10. Be prepared to lose sometimes 11. Act responsible when players are ill or injured 12. As well as imparting knowledge and skills, promote desirable personal and social behaviors 13. Keep your knowledge current 14. Ensure that any physical contact with a player is appropriate 15. Avoid personal relationships with players 16. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person 17. Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided Officials Code of Conduct 1. Interpret rules and regulations fairly and to match the skill level and the needs of the participants 2. Compliment both teams on their effort 3. Be consistent, objective and courteous in calling all infractions. 4. Promote fair play and appropriate sporting behaviour 5. Publicly encourage rule changes 6. Ensure that both on and off the court your behaviour is consistent with the principles of good sportsmanship Werribee Basketball Association Codes of Conduct 27

28 7. Keep your knowledge current 8. Help the education process in the game 9. Always present yourself in a way which encourages others to respect you and your role 10. Always respect the facilities and equipment provided Parent Code of Conduct 1. Encourage your children to participate for their own interest and enjoyment, not yours. 2. Encourage children to always play by the rules. 3. Teach children that an honest effort is always as important as a victory. 4. Focus on developing skills and playing the game. Reduce the emphasis on winning. 5. A child learns best by example. Applaud good play by all teams. 6. Do not criticise your or others children in front of others. 7. Accept decisions of all referees as being fair and called to the best of their ability. 8. Set a good example by your own conduct, behaviour and appearance. 9. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities. 10. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person. 11. Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. 12. Keep children in your care under control. 13. Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided. 14. Do not breach the Code of Conduct through unnecessary comments or remarks made on Social Media Player Code of Conduct 1. Understand and play by the rules. 2. Respect referees and other officials. 3. Control your temper. 4. Work equally hard for yourself and for your team. 5. Be a good sport. 6. Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Werribee Basketball Association Codes of Conduct 28

29 7. Play for the enjoyment of it and not just to please parents and coaches. 8. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person. 9. Be prepared to lose sometimes. 10. Listen to the advice of your coach and try to apply it at practice and in games. 11. Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided. 12. Do not breach the Code of Conduct through unnecessary comments or remarks made on Social Media Spectator Code of Conduct 1. Remember that most people play sport for enjoyment. 2. Accept decisions of all referees as being fair and called to the best of their ability. 3. Always be positive in your support for players. 4. Condemn the use of violence in any form. 5. Respect your team s opponents, officials and spectators. 6. Encourage players to obey the rules and to accept decisions of officials. 7. Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language or harassing players, coaches or officials. 8. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person. 9. Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided Werribee Basketball Association Codes of Conduct 29

30 Player / Parent and WBA Partnership Agreement I have read the handbook and fully understand what is required of me as I prepare to represent the Werribee Basketball Association in , including the following key points: 1. I accept the playing position that I have been selected for. I understand that no appeal or discussion will be entered into regarding this selection. 2. I agree to abide by the Basketball Victoria Code of Conduct at all times. 3. I understand the costs associated with playing representative basketball and I agree to pay all costs (including uniform, fees, and weekly payments) on time. 4. I understand the time commitment required for representative basketball and I agree to attend scheduled games, tournaments and training sessions. 5. I agree to wear the official Werribee uniform as required for games, tournaments, training and all other events. 6. I understand that court time is not always equitable. 7. I agree to follow the WBA Issue Resolution process for any concerns that may arise, starting with scheduling a suitable time with my team manager and/or coach. Player Player Name: Date: Signed: Parent Parent Name: Date: Signed: All signed Agreements must be returned by the 27 th of November together with Player payments Werribee Basketball Association Player / Parent and WBA Partnership Agreement 30