Terms & Conditions

Code of Conduct for Children & Young People

North Down Basketball Academy

North Down Basketball Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all its participants. The Academy believes that it is important that players, coaches, administrators, and parents associated with the Academy, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others. Therefore, everyone is encouraged to be open at all times and to share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the Academy with Founder and Head Coach- Mac Hill.

Sports clubs for young people should offer a positive experience where they can learn new things in a safe and positive environment.

As a participant of North Down Basketball Academy sessions, you are expected to abide by the following junior code of practice:

Children/young people are expected to:

·      Be loyal and give your friends a second chance.

·      Be friendly and particularly welcoming to new members.

·      Be supportive and committed to other participants, and offer comfort when required.

·      Not get involved in inappropriate peer pressure and push others into something they do not want to do.

·      Keep within the defined boundary of the playing/coaching area.

·      Behave and listen to all instructions from the coaches. Play within the rules and respect the official and their decisions.

·      Take care of equipment owned by the Academy and Aurora.

·      All members must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of age, gender, ability, race, cultural background, or religious beliefs.

·      Refrain from the use of bad language or racial/sectarian references. This includes bullying using technologies like social media or texting.

·      Refrain from bullying or persistent use of rough and dangerous play.

·      Participants should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach or team manager if they are going to be late.

·      Participants must wear suitable kit –– for training and match sessions, as agreed with the coach/team manager.

·      Participants must pay any fees for training or events promptly.

·      Show respect to other youth players/coaches and show team spirit.

·      Keep themselves safe.

·      Report inappropriate behaviour or risky situations for youth members.

·      Play fairly and be trustworthy.

·      Respect officials and accept decisions.

·      Show appropriate loyalty and be gracious in defeat.

·      Challenge or report the bullying of your peers.

·      Respect opponents.

·      Not cheat or be violent/aggressive.

·      Not use violence.

·      Make your training session(s) a fun place to be.

Children/Young people have the right to:

·      Be safe and happy in their chosen activity.

·      Be listened to.

·      Be respected and treated fairly.

·      Privacy.

·      Enjoy your sport in a protective environment.

·      Be referred to professional help if needed.

·      Be protected from abuse by other members or outside sources.

·      Participate on an equal basis, appropriate to their ability.

·      Experience competition and the desire to win.

·      Be believed.

·      Ask for help.

Any misdemeanours and general misbehaviour will be addressed by the immediate coach and reported verbally to the designated person. Persistent misbehaviour will result in dismissal from the Academy events. Parents will be informed at all stages.

Dismissals can be appealed by the coach/volunteer with final decisions taken by Coach Mac Hill or referred to the governing body depending on the disciplinary procedures within the sport.

*By agreeing with the code of conduct form will serve as a signature from the guardian who has filled out the registration form for listed basketball sessions.*