Guidelines on Player Conduct​​​​​​

• Players will play within the rules at all times.
• Players will give their best effort on the court.
• Players will give their teammates 100% support.
• Players will not harass, nor verbally attack, others.
• Players will not intentionally attempt to injure others.
• Players will not use inappropriate or obscene language.
• Players will never openly question a coach or umpire(s).
• Players will not mingle with parents or supporters during games or practices.
• Players will never respond to any negative comments from parents or supporters.
• Players will arrive on time for all team related functions.
  • As a member of the team, you have a responsibility to the other team players to be at practices and games.
  • If you are unable to attend any practices or games, please call, text, or email your coach at your earliest convenience (24 hrs notice preferred).
• Players will wear the appropriate uniform, practice attire, and protective equipment whenever they are on the field.
• Players should congratulate opponents on good plays, help opponents up if they are down or injured, and shake hands at the end of a game.
• Players should approach the coach with any questions about playing time, positioning, or strategy before/after games or practices. These issues will not be discussed with teammates, especially during a game.

Guidelines on Parent Conduct

• Parents should support all team members equally.
• Parents will leave the coaching to the team’s coaches.
• Parents will not use inappropriate or obscene language.
• Parents will not verbally abuse officials, coaches, players, or supporters.
• Parents will not direct negative comments toward anyone on the court or in the crowd.
• Parents should congratulate all players and coaches for nice plays and a good game.
• Parents should try to maintain an even keel; don’t get too excited when the team is doing well, or too down when the team is not doing so well.
• Parents will remain in the designated area for spectators and not go to the players side of the court unless instructed or requested by the coach.
• Parents will not run onto the court when an injury occurs unless a coach or medical professional requests their assistance.
• Parents will not openly question coaching decisions about playing time or strategies. 
• Respect Coaches' Decisions – there is a time and place to talk to the coaches; the best time is before or after a game/practice, in private.
• Coaches make best efforts to give your children their full attention during games and practices.
• During games and practices, this is the time for parents to sit back and support your child by watching them play and enjoying their experiences.

• If you can provide a service to the league and the children involved with the league, then please fill out a volunteer application.

Consequences for Player/Parent/Coach Unsportsmanlike Behavior

• Ejected Player – Any player who throws equipment, balls or any other object, will be ejected from the game. ALL COACHES ARE TO MAKE THEIR PLAYERS AWARE OF THIS RULE. A player ejected from a game more than once during a season will be suspended from further competition, as decided by the division commissioner and/or the WAA Basketball Commissioner.
• Suspended Player/Coach – Any player/coach displaying unsportsmanlike behavior will be ejected from the game. ALL COACHES ARE TO MAKE THEIR PLAYERS AWARE OF THIS RULE. The player or coach ejected from the game will also be suspended for their team's next played game, and will not be allowed into the gym location.

• Parent Code Of Conduct – Any parent displaying unsportsmanlike behavior during the game will be removed from the court. If the unsportsmanlike behavior continues, their child will be removed from the game and asked to leave the complex. If the situation continues or escalates further, local law enforcement may be called in.

The WAA Basketball Commissioner(s) and the WAA Board of Directors thank you in advance for your cooperation and adherence with all of the above guidelines.

WAxhaw Basketball Expectations

Goals for the basketball season

• Coaches should teach the children all the fundamentals of baseball through interactive instruction. The instruction will be geared to the skills needed to play the game at a high level. The instruction will also be based on the 'games approach' (i.e., introduce tactical game situations during practice).
  • Develop the skills of all players through traditional basketball drills. In order to accomplish this goal, the children must attend team practices and league skills clinics where applicable.
• Teach the children to work well with others, be respectful to their coaches/umpires/opponents, be good teammates, build friendships, develop mental toughness, and most importantly... have fun and enjoy playing the game of basketball!
• Players, as a member of the team, players have a responsibility to the other team players to be at practices and games. If a player is unable to attend a practice or game, they should call, text, or email their coach at their earliest convenience (24 hrs notice preferred).
• Open Door Policy:
  • There should be an open line of communication between the coaches, parents, and players. If there are any concerns, suggestions, or questions parents should contact the team's manager. We will try to address all issues/items. 
• Respect Coaches' Decisions:
  • There is a time and place to speak to the manager; the best time is before or after a game/practice. Coaches should make best efforts to give the children their full attention during games and practices.
    • During games and practices is the time for parents to sit back and support their child by watching them play basketball while enjoying their experiences. If parents can provide a service to the league and the children involved, then please fill out a volunteer application.
• Practices:
  • All practices will be at least 60 minutes. Extra time after practice can be offered by coaches, but players are not required to stay and participate.
  • All practices must be safe with children staying on task and being engaged in the activity. Pay attention to surroundings on and off the field.
  • Practice plans should be efficient, keeping all players engaged; small group work, stations, game situations, etc.
• Games:
  • All players must come prepared with all their equipment and in proper uniform. Also, players should bring water or a sports drink with them.
  • All players must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to game time for pregame warm-ups.
  • Players must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to practice time.
  • Coaches will attempt to get fair playing time for all players. This may be accomplished either within a given game, or could be spread out over a couple games.
• Sportsmanship:
  • We expect all coaches, players, and parents to be respectful of the referees. They're all human and no one is perfect. They're doing the best job they can and may not get every call correct.
  • Win or lose, we expect all coaches, players, and parents to be respectful of the opposing team. Show sportsmanship through shaking hands after the game and praising all players for a good game.
  • Please remember that all coaches are volunteers and are doing the best they can for the children of our league. The players are all children and we are trying to help develop them into young men and women.