To ensure each game is conducted in a positive manner, you as a Basketball Innovations player should:

• Be supportive of the aims and ethos of the Basketball Innovations Competition.
• Play fairly and safely by the rules. Encourage others to do likewise.
• Never argue with an umpire concerning decisions made in the game as umpire decisions are final.
• Umpires can occasionally make mistakes. However, play the game with the attitude that umpires are always right.
• There be concerns, the team captain, coach or manager may approach the umpire in a polite and respectful manner during a break such as a time-out. Remember umpire time is limited and so such discussions must be brief.
• Control your temper. Abuse of other people in the competition is not acceptable.
• Treat all players, as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully, sledge, provoke,deliberately distract or take unfair advantage of another player.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of gender, ability, culture, race or religion.
• Give your best effort for your team. The team’s performance will benefit as well as yourself.
• Be a good sportsperson. Applaud all great plays whether being your opponents or your own team.
• Cooperate at all times with your coach, captain, team-mates, opponents and officials.
• View in proper perspective any isolated incidents of unsporting behaviour rather than make such incidents the highlight of the event.
• Avoid engaging in practices that affect sporting performance (e.g. illicit drug use, drunkenness)
• Put all issues and complaints in writing to the competition management.
• Be ready to play at least 5 minutes before your game is to commence.
• Wear the appropriate team uniform for the game.
• Attend training regularly if you are a member of a designated training team.
• Contribute to your team’s game fee payments.
• Notify your coach/team manager WELL IN ADVANCE if you are unable to participate or be late for
• a game. This gives your team time to make arrangements to cover for your absence. Heavy penalties apply for late or un-notified forfeits. Each team member will be held responsible to cover the cost of late notice forfeit penalties.