Spectators’ Behaviour Guidelines
Anyone watching a particular athletic activity or event whether sitting or standing is considered a spectator. A spectator may be a parent, relative, friend, teammate, opposing player, administrator or coach not directly involved in the game. Spectators are an important part of any athletic activity; however, they are not essential. Spectators should never influence the outcome of an event and must never pose a distraction to players, other spectators, timers, score keepers and referees.
Goal Statement
Any spectator watching a Basketball Ontario sanctioned event will be expected to adhere to the following Guidelines for Behaviour.
Actions
Always model mature behavior consistent with that of Basketball Ontario’s Guidelines for Behaviour.
Goal Statement
Any spectator watching a Basketball Ontario sanctioned event will be expected to adhere to the following Guidelines for Behaviour.
Actions
Always model mature behavior consistent with that of Basketball Ontario’s Guidelines for Behaviour.
- Support the game of basketball
- Stress the importance of participation
- Avoid spectator-imposed pressures to win
- Be supportive of the athlete, team, coach, opponents and officials
- Maintain a supportive, constructive atmosphere conductive to personal development
- Refrain from negative communications with players, coaches, the scorers’ table or game officials
- Remain in the spectators’ section, and refrain from entering the playing area at any time