Code of Conduct
WYBA is committed to developing a setting that fosters fun, good sportsmanship, and personal and physical growth for its young athletes. Parents/spectators shall treat players, referees and coaches with respect. Regardless of intent, parents/spectators are role models for children. Denigrating players, referees and coaches sets a poor example for your child, undermines the team, and fosters poor behavior in others.
Player Code of Conduct:
The Wellesley Youth Basketball Association promotes good conduct by all participants. WYBA players will respect all players, coaches, referees, parents and spectators. Players will:
- Play hard but fair. Play by the rules of the game.
- Demonstrate sportsmanship. Recognize and applaud good play by your teammates and opponents. Win with dignity and lose with grace.
- Be committed to the team. Attend and pay attention at practices and games. Support your teammates. Work hard.
- Respect referees by politely accepting their decisions. Never talk back or show up an official.
- Respect coaches by valuing and appreciating their instruction and hard work. Ask questions. Seek to improve.
- Encourage your teammates to honor the Player Code of Conduct.
- Parents/guardians are expected to help their child understand and honor these commitments as a player.
Expected behavior for parents/spectators includes:
- Recognizing and applauding good play on both sides
- Encouraging your child's commitment to his/her team
- Honoring the game by never criticizing players, coaches or referees either explicitly or implicitly (e.g. groaning, physical motions, coaching from the stands)
- Encouraging other spectators to honor these expectations
In short, players play, coaches coach, refs ref and parents cheer.
