This code is in place to ensure that any child taking part in any MAD Hoops activity is safe to participate and is able to get the most out of any activity they are taking part in with the club.
Our expectations:
Listen to your coaches when they are talking to you. Coaches volunteer their own time to work with your team. Don’t waste that time. This means not talking to others, bouncing balls or anything else that may be distracting for the coach or any other children.
Stay in the basketball court area during sessions, or inform a coach if you need to leave for any reason. This is so we can keep you safe.
No mobile phones, headphones or other electronics during sessions/games. This is to limit distractions. If you need to bring them, please turn them off and keep them in your bag or pocket.
Always treat your teammates, coaches, opponents and officials the way you would like to be treated. This means with respect, dignity and good sportsmanship at all times.
Support and encourage your team-mates, tell them when they have done well and support them when they might be struggling. The club celebrates inclusion and difference, and everyone needs to recognise that children will bring different skills, talent and ability.
Play by the rules and respect decisions that are made, even when you may think they are unfair.
Take care of our equipment and premises as if they were your own.
Be ready for training sessions and games. It is your responsibility to make sure that you have the right kit and a drink/food for sessions or games. Please ask your parents for help where needed.
Report anything that worries you. Please talk to a coach, team manager, parent or other adult about things that worry you. We can try to help.
As a young person taking part, we understand you have the right to:
Enjoy the time you spend with us and know that you're safe
Be told who you can talk to if something's not right
Be listened to
Be included
Be respected by us and other team members and be treated fairly
Feel welcomed, valued by everyone for what you bring to the club
Be encouraged and develop skills with our help
Be looked after if there's an accident or injury and have your parents informed if needed
We expect all children to follow the behaviours and requests set out in this code. If any child behaves in a way which contradicts any of the points set out above, this will be addressed by the coaches. We will address the problem straight away and advice/involve parent's where necessary to resolve the issue.
Be aware that behaviour that contradicts this code of conduct may result in a child being asked to sit out for part/the remainder of a session. Continued issues and repeated breaches of this code may result in us regrettably asking you to leave the activity, event or club permanently, for the welfare of other young people and our staff. We would do our upmost to avoid this.
