Forestville Eagles

By registering, I agree to the following:

• I/my child undertake(s) to follow the Forestville Eagles Basketball Club Codes of Conduct for players and/or parents/caregivers as listed below. Should the Codes of Conduct or any term of this Agreement be breached by any player of the Club and/or their parent/caregiver, and the behaviour is deemed unbecoming, the Club reserves the right to remove the offending parent/caregiver from the Club and/or to expel the offending member from being a member of the Club.
• The Forestville Eagles Basketball Club will, from time to time, place photographs/videos of players in publications, on the club's website and on its social media pages. Photographs/videos that are used will not include identifying information such as addresses and contact phone numbers. The club will be very careful with the information that it utilizes.
• Undertake to ensure that I/my child are fully covered by either personal accident or medical and hospital benefits during the period of membership of the club. I also discharge the club, Basketball South Australia "BSA" and all of their officers from any liability for loss or injury sustained by myself/my child during club or BSA activities.
• In the event of any incident during club or BSA activities as a result of which the club, BSA or any of their officers consider that I/my child needs medical or dental care, I hereby authorise them to take on my behalf the action they consider appropriate. I will undertake to reimburse them promptly for any expense thereby incurred, including cost of all ambulance or other transport.

A playing position in squads will be offered according to overall evaluation processes conducted by the Coaches and Director of Coaching. 

Training attendance, effort, attitude as well as skills level and performance are all included in the player evaluation process.

The $50 registration fee is nonrefundable if a position if offered. A 50% refund will be available should a placement not be offered. 

You hereby commit to paying the Forestville Eagles Season Playing Fees as invoiced throughout the year by the Club. In the event you withdraw part way through the season, you will still be liable for the full season playing fees.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR FORESTVILLE EAGLES PLAYERS

• Play by the rules.
• Never argue with an official - if you need clarification, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official during a break or after the competition.
• Work equally as hard for yourself and your team - your team’s performance will benefit-so will you.
• Be a good sport - applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition.
• Show respect to and acknowledge opponents and officials- shake hands before and after the game and say things like ‘good luck’, ‘thanks for the game’, ‘thanks ref’, ‘three cheers for…’.
• Cooperate with your coach, team mates and opponents - without team there would be no competition.
• Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit - not just to please parents and coaches.
• Play fair - no verbal abuse of officials, sledging other players (including vilification) or deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all the participants - regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
• Do not expect or accept ‘special’ favours from a coach or person involved in team or club management.
• Speak to an adult you trust if you have an issue, feel unsafe or are concerned about someone else.
• Follow all relevant rules, by-laws, policies, and codes of behaviour of any competition that you are a participant of.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR FORESTVILLE EAGLES PARENTS/CAREGIVERS

• Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment - not yours.
• Encourage children to play according to the rules - settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.
• Never ridicule or yell at a child - for making a mistake or not winning.
• Respect officials decisions - encourage children to do likewise.
• Show appreciation for coaches, officials and administrators - remember they are usually volunteers.
• Applaud good performance and efforts - from all individuals and teams.
• Congratulate all participants - regardless of the game’s outcome.
• Condemn the use of violence, verbal abuse or vilification in any form - regardless of whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials or players.
• Support all policies and practices (lead by example) - this includes responsible alcohol and drug use and support of child safe strategies.
• Support involvement in modified - rules games and other junior development programs
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person - regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
• Ensure you are aware and follow the correct processes if you have an issue or complaint - do not perpetuate issues with gossip or general criticism.
• Follow all relevant rules, by-laws, policies, and codes of behaviour of any competition that you are a participant of.