Parents Code of conduct
"All kids need is a little help, a little hope, and someone who believes in them."
- Magic Johnson
All parents, legal guardians and other spectators are responsible for proper conduct (their own and that of their guests) while attending or participating in all Strathroy Spirit Basketball activities no matter the role they have in the event.
Parents/Legal guardians should always model mature behaviour consistent with the goals of the Ontario’s Basketball Guidelines for Behaviour supporting Ontario’s Basketball Fair Play Policy:
a) Remember that your son/daughter participates in basketball for his/her enjoyment, not your own.
b) Encourage him/her to participate, do not force him/her.
c) Focus on his/her effort and performance rather winning or losing.
d) Never ridicule or yell at your son/daughter or any other youth player for making a mistake or losing a competition.
e) Encourage your son/daughter to play according to the rules of the event.
f) Appreciate good performances and skillful plays by your son/daughter and all the other participants.
g) Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from youth sporting activities.
h) Respect the officials’ decisions and teach your son/daughter to do likewise.
i) Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young participant.