Redhawk Community Basketball 

Coaches, Athletes, & Spectators/Parents 

Codes of Conduct 

Purpose 

Redhawk Community Basketball values sportsmanship, fair play, skill development, and mutual respect among all players, coaches, officials and spectators. This Code of Conduct has been established and adopted to ensure the guiding principles of Redhawk Community Basketball are understood and met by all individuals associated with this organization. 

This Code of Conduct applies to all activities associated with RHCB. These activities include, but are not limited to, signup sessions, practices, RHCB sponsored games, and any activities, attended under the RHCB banner. 

The Code of Conduct for coaches, players, spectators/parents, and spectators will be thoroughly discussed at the pre-season coaches meeting. 

The following codes of conduct will be strictly enforced. 

Code of Conduct: Coaches 

I will know the rules and abide by them. 

I will coach with the goal of creating a positive learning experience for all athletes. Winning games is secondary to building a positive youth sports experience for my players, parents of my players, and opposing teams. 

I will follow all safety protocols of the league. 

I will follow the Redhawk Community Basketball Program Rules and Regulations. 

I will under no circumstances engage in an argument with a referee or official. Any discussion or conversations with officials or referees will be in a respectful tone. 

I will treat opposing coaches and athletes with respect. 

I will not use profanity at any youth sports event. 

I will not use or be under the influence of drugs or alcohol while at a youth sports event. 

I will ensure that Spectators/Parents of my team conduct themselves with sportsmanship and maturity at all times while in attendance at games and will assist the game officials in maintaining control of spectators/parents during games. 

I will not belittle or ridicule anyone involved in a youth sporting event - in public, private, in person or online. 

I will respect all Central Square School District and Redhawk Community Basketball representatives. 

I will report any violations of the Code of Conduct by parents, athletes, or other coaches to the Board of Directors. 

Code of Conduct: Athletes 

I will know the rules and will abide by them. 

I will show good sportsmanship to all players, coaches, officials, opponents, and parents at every game and practice. 

I will learn the value of commitment by participating in as many practices or games as I can and will notify Coaches in advance if I am unable to attend. 

I will encourage my teammates and praise good efforts. 

I will be honest, fair, and respectful to others at all times. 

I will aim to learn all I can from sports. 

I will arrive at practice on time and be ready to dedicate my attention to my coaches. 

I will respect the game officials and will refrain from addressing them or commenting on their decisions. 

I will maintain control of my emotions, avoiding use of abusive language or profanity, humiliating remarks, gestures of ill temper, and physical assault upon another player at any time. 

I will not belittle or ridicule anyone involved in a youth sporting event - in public, private, in person or online. 

I will respect all Central Square School District and Redhawk Community Basketball representatives. 

I will follow all building rules and regulations, respecting at all times the property of others. 

Code of Conduct: Spectators/Parents 

I will know the rules and abide by them. 

I will put the emotional and physical well-being of youth participants ahead of a personal desire to win. 

I will respect players, coaches, officials, spectators and families at all times. 

I will respect the decisions of officials or coaches. 

I will not engage in any violence or verbal threats or use any profanity. 

I will not yell advice to my child during a game. 

I will model good sportsmanship for all youth participants 

I will not belittle or ridicule anyone involved in a youth sporting event - in public, private, in person or online. 

I will do my part to keep sports fun and positive for every youth participant. 

I will not use or be under the influence of drugs or alcohol while at a youth sports event. 

I will respect all Central Square School District and Redhawk Community Basketball representatives. 

I hereby agree that if I fail to conform my conduct to the foregoing while attending, coaching, officiating or participating in a youth sports event I will be subject to disciplinary action, including but not limited to the following in any order or combination: 

1. Verbal warning issued by a league, organization or school official.

2. Written warning issued by a league, organization or school official.

3. Suspension or immediate ejection from a youth sports event issued by a league, organization or school official who is authorized to issue such suspension or ejection by a school board or youth sports organization.

4. Suspension from multiple youth sports events issued by a league, organization or school official who is authorized to issue such suspension by a school board or youth sports organization.

5. Season suspension or multiple season suspension issued by a school board or youth sports organization.