It is imperative that parents be supportive and committed. This takes the
form of:
- Getting your child to all games at least half and hour before game time
- Getting your child to practices at least 15 minutes before practice
- Providing the necessary equipment
Basketball Ontario Guidelines for Parent Behaviour
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of his or her race, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, family status or physical appearance.
Basketball Ontario Guidelines for Spectator Behaviour
Parents Roles and Responsibilities cont
- Maintaining a positive attitude about the game,
the officiating, the coaches,
the competing teams and
their communities and parents. - Participating in fund raising activities
- Attending meetings periodically
- Paying Club fees
- Supporting the coaches decision
(for example: with respect to playing time)
A parent should establish an open, honest communication with the coach.
If conflict should arise the parent should attempt to resolve the matter in accordance with the
Conflict Resolution Policy. Competitive basketball programs provide many benefits to young athletes.
They develop self-discipline, good sportsmanship and time management skills.
Competition allows the player to experience success and to learn how to deal with defeat,
while becoming healthy and physically fit.
