Code of conduct

WYBA promotes good sportsmanship, fair play and mutual respect among everyone in the gym: players, coaches, officials and spectators.

Every player, parent and coach signs the code. Signed copies are due November 14, and coaches collect them for their teams. Download the full code of conduct (PDF).

Coaches

• Be a positive role model. Stay calm and keep players safe.
• Run practices that are fun and challenging, and develop every player over the season.
• Listen. Never verbally, emotionally or physically abuse a player, opponent, official or fan.
• Make sure your team and its fans show good sportsmanship before, during and after every game.
• Remember why kids play. Effort and attitude matter more than the score.
• Keep players and parents informed about schedules and goals. Report game results promptly.

Players

• Learn the rules and play by them. Respect teammates, opponents, coaches, fans and officials.
• Safety first, for you and everyone on the court.
• Be on time, work hard and compete hard, but never cheat to win.
• No profanity, taunting or arguing with officials.
• Give your best effort, support your team and have fun.

Parents and fans

• Cheer for your player and their team, and respect everyone in the gym.
• Applaud good plays by both teams and a good effort in a win or a loss. Respect the officials.
• Support our volunteer coaches. Raise concerns at an appropriate time and place.
• Never tolerate violence from anyone.

When the code is broken

Violations escalate: verbal warning, written warning, game suspension, season suspension, and then lifetime suspension.

Raising a concern

First try to resolve it directly with the person involved. If that doesn't work, send a written summary of what happened to the board. A board subcommittee reviews the issue, and the full board ratifies the outcome. You can also reach the Player Advocate at player.advocate@westboroughbasketball.org.