The Three Rivers Youth Basketball League holds the Code of Conduct as one of it's core values. All Coaches, Parents, Players, League Representatives and Officials are expected to adhere strictly to the code.All teams should have signed code of conduct from the above League Particpants. Violations of the code will be reviewed by the League. It is recommended that each coach bring a copy of the Code of Conduct to each game as a reminder of the principles or the Three Rivers Youth Basketball League.
Printable Version of Code of Ethics (pdf)
THREE RIVERS
YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE
BOARD MEMBER,
COACH, PARENT & FAN CODE OF ETHICS If
Benefits are to be derived from athletics, the highest standard of ethics and
sportsmanship must be maintained. The
ethics and sportsmanship of the players, coaches, officials, and others
associated with the game should be exemplary.
Everyone participating should conduct himself and herself so that he or
she is a credit to the sport. Therefore,
we would like to ask for your participation in the following Three Rivers Code
of Ethics for board members, coaches, parents and fans. “I
hereby pledge to provide positive support and encouragement for my child/player
participating in the Three Rivers Youth Basketball League by following this Code
of Ethics.”
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I will treat all players, fans and opponents with respect and dignity.
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I will not verbally abuse any coach, player, fan or opponent.
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I will never verbally
abuse an official, regardless
of the situation.
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I will ask my child/player to treat other players, coaches, fans and
officials with respect.
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I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for
all coaches, players, fans and opponents.
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I will strive for improvements by positive reinforcement, not negative
comments.
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I will place the emotional and physical well being of all
children/players before any personal desire to win by accepting both victory and
defeat with pride and compassion.
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I will applaud all participants’ efforts – win or lose.
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I will make it my responsibility to know, understand and appreciate the
rules of the game.
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I will do my very best to make sure that youth sports are fun.
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I will agree that violating this Code of Ethics during a game may have
consequences that could cause a parent or a coach to be ejected from that game
by the referee. More than one
violation could cause suspensions from future games. Always
remember that your actions speak louder than words!
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