Carnivals
Part of the fun of being involved with a club like the West Adelaide Bearcats is the opportunity to be involved in one or more of the many carnivals which occur during the year. The decision to attend anyone of these carnivals will depend on your coach and the parents. Listed on the WABC Website are the major carnivals and approximate dates for each, to help with your planning for the year.
- Division 1 teams are automatically entered in the State Championships held over two weekends in May.
- Division 2 teams are entered by choice.
- Nomination form, Carnival Entry Form
- Travel Consent form, For Each Player
- Medical consent form, For Each Player
- Notification To Club, Team Travel Form
Behaviour
Parents are reminded that they are part of the West Adelaide Bearcats Basketball Club.
Whilst from time to time situations may occur which causes a player or parent to become emotionally involved during a game, we must insist that players and parents act responsibly at all times when representing the club. The player can be reported by a referee during a game or for some time afterwards whilst in the stadium. If this does occur the player will be required to attend a BSA Tribunal which can suspend or reprimand a player. Parents should be aware that if they misbehave during a game, ie. abuse a referee, the team through the coach could be disadvantaged by a bench technical foul.
If children are interested, encourage them to play sport. However, if a child is not willing to play, do not force him or her. Focus upon the child's effort and performance rather than the overall outcome of the event.This assists the child in setting realistic goals related to their ability by reducing the emphasis on winning. Teach children that an honest effort is as important as victory, so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment. Encourage children to always play by the rules.
Spectators Code of Behaviour
Children play organised sports for fun.
They are not playing for the entertainment of spectators only, nor are they miniature professionals.
Applaud good performances and efforts by your team AND the opponents. Congratulate both teams upon their performance regardless of the game's outcome.
Respect the official's decision. If there is a disagreement, follow the appropriate procedure in order to question the decision and teach the children to do likewise.
Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake in a competition. Positive comments are motivational.
Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it from coaches, spectators, officials or players.
Show respect for your children's opponents.
Encourage players to play according to the rules and the official's decisions.
Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language, harassing players, coaches or officials.
Whilst from time to time situations may occur which causes a player or parent to become emotionally involved during a game, we must insist that players and parents act responsibly at all times when representing the club. The player can be reported by a referee during a game or for some time afterwards whilst in the stadium. If this does occur the player will be required to attend a BSA Tribunal which can suspend or reprimand a player. Parents should be aware that if they misbehave during a game, ie. abuse a referee, the team through the coach could be disadvantaged by a bench technical foul.
If children are interested, encourage them to play sport. However, if a child is not willing to play, do not force him or her. Focus upon the child's effort and performance rather than the overall outcome of the event.This assists the child in setting realistic goals related to their ability by reducing the emphasis on winning. Teach children that an honest effort is as important as victory, so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment. Encourage children to always play by the rules.
Spectators Code of Behaviour
Children play organised sports for fun.
They are not playing for the entertainment of spectators only, nor are they miniature professionals.
Applaud good performances and efforts by your team AND the opponents. Congratulate both teams upon their performance regardless of the game's outcome.
Respect the official's decision. If there is a disagreement, follow the appropriate procedure in order to question the decision and teach the children to do likewise.
Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake in a competition. Positive comments are motivational.
Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it from coaches, spectators, officials or players.
Show respect for your children's opponents.
Encourage players to play according to the rules and the official's decisions.
Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language, harassing players, coaches or officials.
Videoing Policy
Basketball SA has a policy on the use of video and still cameras in stadiums.
Click here to download it.
Heat
In respect to training :
If the morning Advertiser reports an expected top of 37 degrees or above all Under 14 and below is cancelled for that day.
· expected temp
· time of day etc
· so to not place players under undue stress.
In respect to Games:
The decision in respect to Games is made by BSA and communicated to coaches & team Managers as soon as practical, Managers and coaches should check the sportingpulse site and/or the scheduled stadium.
If the morning Advertiser reports an expected top of 37 degrees or above all Under 14 and below is cancelled for that day.
- Under 16 Divisions 3 and below are also cancelled for that day unless told.
- Under 16 Division 1 & 2 and all older age groups are at the coaches discretion and will take in to account :
· expected temp
· time of day etc
· so to not place players under undue stress.
In respect to Games:
The decision in respect to Games is made by BSA and communicated to coaches & team Managers as soon as practical, Managers and coaches should check the sportingpulse site and/or the scheduled stadium.
Clearance
A player who has played for a club in BASA Junior or Senior Competition and who wishes to play for another club in those competitions must firstly apply for and receive a Clearance from their current club.
The following steps should be taken when the player wishes to transfer to another club:
Apply in writing to the Club Secretary for a clearance stating the name of the club to which you which to transfer and dating the letter.
Return all club property (eg. Uniform if wishing to be onsold).
Ensure that you are financial (ie. subscriptions have been paid).
Send a copy of the letter to BASA, PO Box 29, Findon 5023
Allow a reasonable period of time for the club to respond.
Some clubs may require the payment of a small administration fee.
Upon receiving the clearance, show the clearance to the Secretary of the new club.
You are eligible to play for the new club once the clearance has been lodged with BASA. *
* Unless you have played 1 or more games for your existing club in the current season, in which case you wont be eliglble to play for you new club until the next season.
**If the club has not responded in writing to your request within one month of the lodgement of the application, contact BASA, seeking clarification and advice.
The following steps should be taken when the player wishes to transfer to another club:
Apply in writing to the Club Secretary for a clearance stating the name of the club to which you which to transfer and dating the letter.
Return all club property (eg. Uniform if wishing to be onsold).
Ensure that you are financial (ie. subscriptions have been paid).
Send a copy of the letter to BASA, PO Box 29, Findon 5023
Allow a reasonable period of time for the club to respond.
Some clubs may require the payment of a small administration fee.
Upon receiving the clearance, show the clearance to the Secretary of the new club.
You are eligible to play for the new club once the clearance has been lodged with BASA. *
* Unless you have played 1 or more games for your existing club in the current season, in which case you wont be eliglble to play for you new club until the next season.
**If the club has not responded in writing to your request within one month of the lodgement of the application, contact BASA, seeking clarification and advice.