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 Information Sheet for New Members

info@byronbasketball.com

2016 Welcome to the home of the BEEZ

This package contains information about:

1. Board of Directors, Constitution, Vision, Mission and accompanying documents

2. Contacts for Committees – how you can help 3. Website – first point of call, calendar, What’s On and Facebook –

info@byronbasketball.com 4. Local Competitions including Annual Senior Carnival 5. Representative Competitions 6. Codes of Contact and Grievance Procedure 7. Officials 8. Coaches 9. WWCC and First Aid and Refresher Courses

10. Fundraising 11. Scrimmage 12. Courses for Coaches, Referees, Court Controllers, Bench Scorers

1. From the Constitution – first 3 objects of the association

The Association is established solely for the Objects. The Objects of the Association are established to:

(a) conduct, encourage, promote, advance and administer basketball or associated activities throughout the local area, this may include affiliating and when necessary disaffiliating local clubs. Where Associations have clubs they should set out guidelines of operation in Association By-Laws;

(b) act, at all times, on behalf of and in the interest of the Members and basketball in the local area

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(c) affiliate and otherwise liaise with BNSW of which the Association is a Member and adopt their rules and policy frameworks to further these Objects

VISION STATEMENT

To provide a safe, enjoyable and integrated team sport that is community based, multi-cultural and non-discriminatory towards any individual or group, and which provides social and representative pathways for all aspects of the game. MISSION STATEMENT To establish the Byron Bay Basketball Association as an innovative, highly respected, financially stable and self-supporting club that is well managed. This in turn will provide a high quality of coaching and the opportunity for individuals to participate in accordance with the individual's ability and aspirations.

To promote the Byron Bay Basketball Association as a progressive basketball organization by providing opportunities for players, coaches and referees of all skill levels in a friendly family atmosphere

CORE VALUES

! We confirm a commitment to developing a club culture which values: ! Fun and Enjoyment Accountability Professionalism Cooperation

Ownership Respect

OUR DRIVING FORCE

Our commitment to each individual is to provide the best quality competition structure and coaching programs that are accountable, transparent and without prejudice.

OUR PRIORITIES

! Domestic Programs / encouraging greater participation at all levels. ! Representative pathways for both junior and senior players, coaches,

and referees. ! Referee and coaching development through high level training

programs. ! Basketball development with emphasis on community involvement

through clinics, promotions at local schools and elite training camps.

The Objects contained in the Constitution of the Byron Bay Basketball Association support and uphold the Vision and Mission Statements.

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2. BBBA Committees hold and grow basketball in the Byron area. You are invited, you will be welcomed to put your hand up for one of these committees. If you have particular skills in any of these areas please consider stepping up info@byronbasketball.com for more information

! Junior Competition ! Representative Committees – Junior and Senior ! Senior Carnival ! Senior Competition ! Grievance ! Work Health Safety including First Aid and Child Protection

including Working With Children Checks ! Development and Marketing ! Fundraising, Sponsorship and Grants ! Miniball and Aussie Hoops ! Finance Committee ! Referee Committee ! Website

3. Contact any committee, the Board of Directors, simply by visiting www.byronbasketball.com and info@byronbasketball.com - The website has lots of information on it – Calendar, What’s On, Notice Board and much more. Your first port of call and feedback is always welcome. 4. Local Competitions are guided by BBBA Competition Guidelines (website). Local team managers are an asset for each team helping with the provision and washing of uniforms, bench scoring and fundraising. The details for each of the following competitions are updated regularly on the website www.byronbasketball.com

! Senior Basketball – over 18 men’s and women’s includes a Senior Carnival held annually at the Cavanbah Centre. It is a very successful competition involving teams from NSW and Queensland. Many hands are needed to facilitate, organise this wonderful event. It also includes a Senior Representative Competition with both Men and Women’s teams

! Junior Basketball – BBBA offers primary school, junior high and senior high in both boys and girls - children from age 8 to 18 years.

! Miniball is offered to children from 8-12yrs ! Aussie Hoops is available for children from 5-8 years and it is

linked to the National Aussie Hoops program. ! Junior Events offered are tournaments, carnivals and camps.

Parents as volunteers - there are many and varied opportunities for your services – specialised services in one of the committees listed above or bench scoring, court control, team managing and much more. Just ask. 5. Junior Representative Competitions – Currently the Representative

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Competition includes the North Coast Shield - a regional competition, which offers a friendly introduction into Representative Basketball. BBBA teams are often victorious in U12 boys and girls and U/14 Boys and U/16 Boys. All BBBA teams played in the finals. Representative schedules now include Northern Junior League NJL, which offers a more competitive structure within Basketball NSW and pathways to State level. All teams made it to the finals in the recent past. Representative team managers are always part of representative competitions booking accommodation, bench scoring, liaising with the Finance Committee, holding WWCC and First Aid certificates. 6. Senior Representative men’s team has formed and is in training. Senior representative women’s teams will soon join in. 7. Codes of Conduct and the Grievance Procedure are found on the website www.byronbasketball.com. The Board of Directors is active in noting behaviour that does not abide by the Codes of Conduct. When necessary a Grievance Procedure is put in place. The Board will also convene a Tribunal when necessary. 8. Officials i.e. Referees and court controllers - these officials have the responsibility to enforce the rules and maintain the order of the game. The title of official also applies to the scorers and timekeepers, as well as other personnel who have an active task in maintaining the game. It is well understood in world sports that basketball is regarded as among the most difficult sports to officiate due to:

! The fast speed of play ! The complexity of rules that must be followed, ! The unique case-specific interpretations of rules ! And the instantaneous judgement required

We ask that you demonstrate patience, tolerance and good manners while supporting your child, spouse, team. There is zero tolerance of abuse toward all members of BBBA including officials and all children under 18 (Child Protection)

9. WWCC and First Aid. Working With Children Checks are necessary for referees, coaches, team managers and anyone else who is working in close physical proximity to children under the age of 18. A First Aid Certificate or equivalent is advisable for coaches, team managers and a necessity for anyone acting in the capacity of Court Controller. The Board of Directors will pay for First Aid or Refresher courses on request.

10. Coaches – most local teams have a coach. As a parent you can approach a person to coach your team. It is important that all coaches have a current Working With Children Check (not necessary if your child is in the team). A Provide First Aid certificate is encouraged. It is important that the coach is a member of BBBA and has read and agreed to the BBBA Coaches Code of Conduct, which includes, ‘coaches are required to abide by BBBA Work Health and Safety and Risk Management

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Policies and Procedures’.

11. Fundraising – sausage sizzles and cake stalls are listed on the calendar well in advance. Volunteers are not only welcome, they are a necessity. Please look out for these and do what you can to support the Junior and Senior Competitions as well as the Representative Competition for Juniors. 12. Scrimmage – for seniors is organised weekly, sometimes more often – check the website and the link to Facebook for regular details. 13. Courses for Coaches, Referees, Court Controllers and Bench Scorers – the BBBA Board of Directors has a commitment to quality and professionalism in all its endeavours. Regular courses, usually run by BNSW are used to upgrade the qualifications of coaches, referees, court controllers and bench scorers. These are advertised on www.byronbasketball.com and Facebook. They are also posted on the calendar. 14. Court Controllers are a vital part of each competition – please consider stepping up for this info@byronbaybasket.com Court Controllers help set up and take down the equipment, help manage the game ensuring all behaviour on and off court is in accordance with BBBA Codes of Conduct. They administer first aid when necessary. Most importantly, they allow the referees to referee, the coaches to coach and the players to play.

Enjoy your time with Byron Bay Basketball and its community. You are most welcome.