MANDURAH BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
DOMESTIC MANUAL SUMMER 2020/21
CONTENTS
Overview 1
Vision Statement 1
Mission Statement 1
MBA Values 1
MBA Motto 2
Domestic Contacts 2
Game Day Staff 3
Working with Children 3
Player Register 3
Player Withdrawal 4
Player Fees 4
Fee Structure 4
Playing Up or Casual Players (Single Game Vouchers, including FIFO players) 5
Player Finals Eligibility 5
Team Grading 6
Fines and Penalties 6
Domestic Uniform Guide 6
Injuries 7
Code of Conduct 7
Court Side Etiquette 8
Scoring 8
Mercy Rule 8
Code of Conduct when on Scoretable 8
Alternating Possession Arrow Rules 9
MBA Zero Tolerance Rules 10
Rule and Structure Change Overview 11
Appendix 1: Courtside Scoring User Guide 12
Appendix 2: Manual Scoresheet 25
Appendix 3: Code of Conduct 26
Appendix 4: MBA Feedback Form 31
Appendix 5: MBA Complaints Form 32
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Appendix 6: MBA Complaints Policy and Procedure 33 Appendix 7: First Aid Policy 36
Appendix 8: Concussion Policy 38
Appendix 9: Hot Weather Policy 40
Appendix 10: MBA Videoing and Photography Policy 41
Appendix 11: Technical Foul Rule 42
Appendix 12: Link to Domestic Bylaws 43
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OVERVIEW
Mandurah Basketball Association (MBA) aims to provide a welcoming, fun, inclusive and safe environment for members to play basketball. The domestic competition represents the recreational arm of our association and encourages participation of people of all abilities, cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds aged from 6 years to adult. Through participation it encourages a love of basketball, as well as a lifelong commitment to a healthy and active lifestyle in an environment of equality and mutual respect.
VISION STATEMENT
To be the biggest and best basketball Association in WA.
MISSION STATEMENT
To grow an inclusive basketball association, that inspires, leads and provides opportunities for all in the Peel region.
MBA VALUES
Accountability Be accountable for your actions and take pride in belonging to the club. Transparency Be open, honest and clear in all areas of our club to ensure long-term success. Unity Use teamwork to enhance a club culture that promotes learning in a family friendly environment. Respect Respect everyone who passes through our club and to treat equipment and facilities with care. Unique Stand out in our area as a professional and leading provider of basketball services to people of all circumstances. Integrity Live the values of the club each day by following the direction of the club.
MBA MOTTO- STRONG FAIR FUN
Strong Play Strong/Coach Strong/Referee Strong/Support Strong/Volunteer Strong/Administer Strong Fair Play Fair/Coach Fair/Referee Fair/Support Fair/Volunteer Fair/Administer Fair Fun Play for Fun/Coach for Fun/Referee for Fun/Support for Fun/Volunteer for Fun/Administer for Fun
DOMESTIC MANUAL
This manual is designed to be read in correlation with the Mandurah Basketball Association Domestic Bylaws. The rules, policies and documents (stated or referred to) within this Manual stipulate the rules by which we govern our domestic competition.
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MBA DOMESTIC BYLAWS
MBA Domestic Bylaws are the specific rules for our domestic competition in addendum to the FIBA Rules of Basketball. It is recommended that all members are familiar with the MBA Domestic Bylaws prior to the start of each season. The MBA Bylaws are available on the website: http://www.mandurahmagic.com.au, the MBA office and from your club.
DOMESTIC COMPETITION CONTACTS
MBA Office
▪ Competitions and Office Administrator Rod Hislop [email protected] ▪ Competitions Administrator Amiria Driscoll [email protected] ▪ Customer Service Officer Karl Doust [email protected] ▪ Development & Pathways Officer Megan Thompson [email protected] ▪ Finance Officer Tracey Joyce [email protected]
Domestic Competitions Committee (DCC) ▪ Domestic Director Vera Bailey [email protected] ▪ MBA Competitions Staff (see above) ▪ Domestic Committee 2 Representatives from each club ▪ MBA Referee Coordinator
The Summer Domestic Junior Competition hosts nine affiliated local clubs. They are:
Comet Bay Basketball Club Dudley Park Basketball Club Frederick Irwin Anglican School
Fury Basketball Club Mandurah Catholic College MBC Lakers Basketball Club
Ochre Sporting Club Peel Predators Oakwood Basketball Pinjarra Basketball Association
Club
Any queries regarding the domestic competition should first be directed to your team manager.
The MBA office can be contacted via the above email addresses, attending in person during MBA office hours or by telephoning 08 9550 3849. 2 | P a g e Mandurah Basketball Association
GAME DAY STAFF
Games Controller
A Games Controller is present during all MBA domestic competitions. The Games Controller:
▪ Coordinates game day operations including compliance, ▪ Single Game Vouchers may be purchased from the Games Controller by EFTPOS. ▪ Any game day queries should be directed to the Games Controller. ▪ The Games Controller is a First Aid officer.
Referee Supervisor
We endeavour to have a Referee Supervisor is present during all MBA domestic competitions. The Referee Supervisor:
▪ Is responsible for overseeing referee management on game days, ▪ Supports our junior referees through attendance and review, ▪ Can provide rule clarification and explanation to members, ▪ Assists with compliance and promoting an enjoyable and safe basketball experience for all participants.
Referees/Umpires
MBA rosters referees for each game. As with the majority of grassroots sporting competitions, our referees are often junior members who because of their ongoing interest in the game and dedication to the club, are expanding their basketball pathway to include officiating. Refereeing is a vital component of the game. We commend and support our referees on their pathway development. We ask that members display consideration, particularly for our junior referees. We also strongly encourage all coaches and players to introduce themselves to and shake hands with referees prior to or at the conclusion of each game. If you’re 12 or over and are considering entering a referee pathway, please contact Rod Hislop in the MBA office.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN (WWC)
We are committed to providing a safe participation environment for our children.
▪ All coaches and managers aged 18 years and over must have a Working with Children Check as required by legislation. ▪ As a sporting association, work carried out on a voluntary basis by a parent of a child who is involved, or is ordinarily involved in some, or all, of the activities of the association is EXEMPT from requiring a WWC check. ▪ All WWC documentation must be provided to your club or MBA prior to participation in the season. ▪ Should appropriate notification of WWC status not be received by the office before the first game of the season, coaches/managers will not be permitted to perform in their roles until such time as it has.
PLAYER REGISTER
MBA maintains a register of all players via SportsTG database and competition management system.
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PLAYER WITHDRAWAL
▪ A player who withdraws from a team within the first three weeks of any season will, following a written request to, and approval from MBA, be eligible for a Player Registration fee refund. ▪ The refund amount will be determined by deducting games played, the association administration fees, and the BWA affiliation fee. ▪ Any player withdrawing after the first three weeks of the competition may not be entitled to a refund of their player registration fees, however they can seek MBA approval for a player replacement. ▪ The two players in question work out amongst themselves any financial transactions. ▪ The new player may be required to pay an Administration Fee to MBA. ▪ All player replacements will be required to register in the manner advised by the MBA office.
PLAYER FEES
Domestic competition playing fees and team nomination fees are set by the Board prior to registration for each season. Fees are due before the first game.
▪ KidSport vouchers are accepted by MBA. ▪ Payment plans can be arranged to assist with fee payment, but must be arranged prior to the conclusion of the registration period. ▪ Clubs are encouraged to maintain a list of nonfinancial players and forward it to MBA at the start of a new season ▪ Any player with outstanding fees is ineligible to play in any competition or service offered by MBA.
FEE STRUCTURE The following is the fee structure for the Mandurah Basketball Association 2019/20 Summer Domestic Competition.
Team Nomination Fee
$80 (all ages)
Individual Playing Fees
Basketball Western Australia Fee $35.00 Annual Fee
U9s/U11s $175.00
U13s/U15s/U17s/U21s $195.00
Senior Men + Senior Women $250.00
Social Ladies + Social Mixed $65 per week, per team. Single Game Voucher
$15
FIFO Game Voucher
$15 per game. Proof of FIFO or DIDO employment required.
Junior in Second Team
Junior player, already registered and registering to play up in a second age group
Second team player individual fees discounted by 50%
The above fees are excluding the BWA Registration fee of $30. This is paid annually to BWA.
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PLAYING UP OR CASUAL PLAYERS (Single Game Vouchers, including FIFO
Players) Fill in or playing up players
▪ Players can fill in for any competition which they are eligible to play in. ▪ Fill in players must purchase a Single Game Voucher (SGV) prior to the game. ▪ Players who fill in without purchasing a SGV will cause that team to forfeit.
Casual Players
▪ Any player not registered with any domestic club will be permitted to take the court for up to three games per season as a “casual player”, utilising a Single Game Voucher (SGV) at a fee set up by MBA. ▪ The player must be an eligible player and must currently be affiliated with BWA. ▪ The player must purchase a SGV from the Games Controller prior to the commencement of the game time. ▪ The player details must be manually added to the scoresheet, and their SGV number noted.
FIFO Players
▪ Upon evidence of FIFO/DIDO employment to the MBA office, during usual MBA office hours, a player may purchase unlimited SGV’s to play in one team only throughout the season.
With the exception of FIFO/DIDO players, non-financial playing up, fill in and casual players are not permitted to play in finals unless they become financial prior to the finals and have played the required number of qualifying regular season games for the finals team. The current number of qualifying regular season games is five.
SGV’s are non-refundable or deductible from future player registration fees.
PLAYER FINALS ELIGIBILITY
▪ A player is eligible to represent their team in finals provided they have played at least five of the qualifying regular season games for the team they are registered with. ▪ A qualifying game is defined as; o Any game in which a registered player has been legally subbed into and has a full name and playing number recorded on the scoresheet, and o Any BYE round, and o Any game won by forfeit. ▪ If, through extenuating circumstances, a player does not meet these criteria, the club with whom the player is registered, may submit a request in writing to MBA for finals eligibility consideration.
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TEAM GRADING
▪ The aim is to provide a competitive but fair and fun competition for all teams. ▪ The MBA reserves the right to grade a team who is considered too strong for a division into a higher grade in consultation with the coach of the team and the Domestic Director. FINES AND PENALTIES
Failure to start the game on time when a team does not have at least four players present and ready to play will result in a 2-point penalty being awarded to the opposition for each full minute that the game is delayed (with the exception of the U9 competition).
If a team does not have four players who have legally taken the court within 10 minutes of the scheduled starting time, they shall lose by forfeit.
Notified Forfeits Where sufficient notice has been given (per Bylaws), no fine will be levied on the first offence for the season. Subsequent notified forfeits may be fined $30 at the discretion of the Domestic Director.
Un-notified Forfeits Where insufficient notice has been given, a fine of $30 may apply for the first and subsequent offences at the discretion of the Domestic Director.
Illegal Player Where a team has fielded an illegal player an unnotified forfeit will apply, and a $30 fine may be issued at the discretion of the Domestic Director.
DOMESTIC UNIFORM GUIDE UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Playing Top ▪ Each affiliated club shall select a distinctive uniform which shall be registered with MBA. ▪ The colour scheme and pattern on any uniforms shall be approved by the DCC and will include uniform shorts with no pockets and singlets. Should there be any lack of consensus between interested parties of the DCC during the approval process, a decision regarding uniform approval will be referred to the Board. All teams are required to have all their players in the same style of a club approved uniform.
Shorts Playing shorts must meet the published MBA Domestic Uniform Guidelines for the competition. ▪ Club uniform approved basketball shorts (as per Bylaw 19.2), or ▪ Plain black basketball shorts, or ▪ MBA branded black basketball shorts
Uniform Clash In the event of a uniform clash, team B shall be responsible for an alternate uniform or clash singlets.
Numbering ▪ Each player in the same team shall have a unique number. ▪ In accordance with the FIBA rules, numbers between 00-99 inclusive are approved by MBA.
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Undergarments The wearing of undergarments such as ‘Skins’ or ‘compression wear’ shall be consistent with the predominant colour scheme of the uniform, or black or skin toned.
Non-Compliant Apparel
It is illegal to play with the following: ▪ Wearing jewellery. o The only jewellery that may be worn is a smooth wedding band, on the proviso that it cannot easily be removed and that it is covered with tape. o A medic alert bracelet may be worn around the ankle and either taped or secured under a sock. o Other jewellery is not permitted. ▪ Long nails. o Nails must be short and blunt. o Nails cannot be taped under any circumstance. ▪ Wearing headgear/ hair accessories, that have the potential to cause injury. Long hair may not be worn in a way that may cause injury to other participants.
INJURIES
▪ All injuries are to be reported to the MBA Games Controller or designated First Aider on duty. ▪ The MBA Games Controller (or designate) will control and manage the situation and all parents, coaches, managers, spectators and players are obliged to follow their direction and delegation. ▪ The Games Controller also has a Blood Spill Kit. ▪ Please refer to the MBA First Aid Policy for further information.
CODE OF CONDUCT
To protect the health safety and well being of all people participating in activities of MBA, codes of conduct have been developed. The MBA code of conduct encompasses all participants including; players, coaches, managers, parents and spectators.
MBA requires that all people:
▪ Be accountable and responsible for their conduct. ▪ Be ethical, fair and honest with their interactions with other people. ▪ Treat all persons with respect and courtesy and have proper regard for their rights, dignity and obligations. ▪ Place the welfare and safety of children above all else. ▪ Comply with all relevant Australian laws, particularly anti-discrimination and child protection laws. ▪ Promote good court manners and sportsmanship as one of the major aims in the development of players and coaches. ▪ Abide by the relevant role-specific Codes of Conduct as outlined in Appendix 3.
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COURT SIDE ETIQUETTE
MBA requests that you consider the following recommendations regarding courtside behaviour:
▪ Do not sit on the base line to watch a game. ▪ Do not walk along the baseline when the ball is coming towards you – wait until the play in at the opposite end of the court. ▪ Do not walk along the baseline during free throws – it may distract the shooter. ▪ Do not walk in front of score or player benches when the game is in progress. Always walk behind or on the other side of the court. ▪ A coach may stand, however if they are obstructing the game, the score bench may politely ask them to move or sit. ▪ Spectators are NOT permitted to approach the bench throughout ANY stage of the game or to enter the court (unless invited by the referee). ▪ Ensure bags and belongings are placed well under bench seats and water bottles are kept clear of the sidelines to avoid any potential trip hazard. ▪ Please do not allow smaller siblings to play courtside unsupervised. ▪ Do not play with a ball courtside while a game is in progress. ▪ Cheer and encourage your team. ▪ Parents are encouraged to cheer and praise the efforts of all involved and NOT coach from the sidelines or denigrate coaches to junior participants. If you are louder than the coach, you are too loud. ▪ ALWAYS REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN, THE PLAYERS ARE KIDS, THE REFEREES COACHES AND MANAGERS ARE VOLUNTEERS- IT IS JUST A GAME.
SCORING
▪ MBA use the Courtside scoring program on iPads for scoring ▪ Each team must provide a scorer over the age of 12 (under 12 must be accompanied by an adult). ▪ Scoring duties include: o Operating the iPad o Operating the scoreboard o Alternating the possession arrow ▪ Mercy rule (defence from behind your defensive 3 point line) is invoked when a team is leading by 20 points or more in U9, U11, U13 and 30 points in U15 and above. The scorer is responsible for alerting the referee to these score margins upon the earliest dead ball. ▪ If there is any discrepancy between the iPad and the scoreboard at the end of the game, the iPad is considered to be the correct result.
MERCY RULE
Mercy rule will apply when a team is leading by 20 points or more in U9, U11, U13 and 30 points in U15, U17 and U21. Defenders should start from behind their defensive 3 point line until the ball has progressed over half court when the mercy rule is in effect. The scorer is responsible for alerting the referee if the score margin reaches the Mercy Rule threshold, upon the earliest dead ball following this . Failure to abide by the MBA Mercy Rule will be called as a violation, the game will be stopped and awarded to the offensive team from out of bounds, closest to where the violation occurred.
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CODE OF CONDUCT WHEN ON A SCORETABLE
▪ Scorers should arrive at the venue at least 10 minutes before the game starts and should have no other commitments until the score table has been signed off at the end of the game. ▪ Food and drink must not be on the score table. ▪ Scorers should not leave the score table at half-time or full-time until the scoresheet is completed. The score table must be supervised during all intervals throughout the game. ▪ When on score table duties, you are part of the referee’s team and must remain neutral. ▪ Scorers work as a team and can help each other out by saying out loud; o The singlet number of the player shooting, and o The singlet number of the player the referee signals as giving a foul.
ALTERNATING POSSESSION ARROW RULES
▪ The alternating possession rule is a method of determining who passes the ball in on a jump ball or at the start of the second half. On the score table there is an arrow and one of the scorers is responsible for changing it. ▪ The game will commence with a jump ball. If possible, the arrow should be pointing straight up. ▪ Once a team has possession of the ball switch the arrow to point in the direction of the goal of the team that does NOT obtain control of the initial jump ball. ▪ On subsequent jump ball situations during the game, the team awarded with the ball on the alternating possession pass in is indicated to the referees by the direction the arrow is pointing. ▪ The direction of the arrow is reversed when the game becomes live after the ball has been passed into the court. ▪ Although it is the referee’s responsibility to reverse the arrow at half time, please check with them that this has been done before commencement of the second half. DO NOT TURN THE ARROW.
Before the game • Locate the iPad on your scoring bench • Player names will already be entered. The team manager/coach has to fill in the player numbers • Add any “playing up” players and the team and competition they normally play in • Add any Casual player names and numbers and their SGV/FIFO receipt numbers. • If player’s names are missing from the list, it is because the player has not yet registered. Games played by unregistered player may result in a team forfeit.
During the game • Check with the other person on the score table that you both agree with the score and foul count on each call. • If you are ever in any doubt about anything, call the referee over to clarify. • When any player gets to three fouls, alert their coach. Do the same for a fourth foul. If any player gets five fouls, immediately alert the referee by holding up a hand with five fingers extended. The player must leave the court immediately for the rest of the game. • Do not change the possession arrow at half time – this is the responsibility of the referees. • Each team is allowed seven team fouls in each half. Notify the referees after the seventh team foul. Upon receiving the eighth offensive foul, the offensive team receives two free throws, and for every offensive foul thereafter. • Each team is allowed two timeouts in the first half and three timeouts in the second half. • No time outs allowed in the last three minutes of the second half of the game.
At end of game • Wait until the referees have checked and approved the iPad before leaving the score table just in case there has been an error made or they have any queries.
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MBA ZERO TOLERANCE RULES
All patrons entering Mandurah Basketball venues are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate and sportsmanlike manner.
Zero Tolerance Rules Revisions MBA reserves the right to review and adjust as required and subject to consultation with key stakeholders.
Coaches and Players The following will be assessed as unsportsmanlike conduct:
i) Open disputes about any decision by a match or scoring official. ii) Obscene or vulgar language to anyone at any time. iii) Visual displays of any sign of dissatisfaction with the official’s decision, in a manner that openly embarrasses the official and/or challenges their judgement. This includes approaching with the intent of inciting the officials and opposition match personnel.
Questioning /clarification of referees should follow those outlined in FIBA guidelines.
Spectators Officials may stop the game if parents/spectators display inappropriate or disruptive behaviour, interfere with other spectators or participants of the game. The officials will identify and refer violators to the Games Controller or Referee Supervisor for consideration of removing them from the stadium. Unsupervised children (under 18) in breach of zero tolerance will be removed to the MARC foyer-where practicable the parent will be contacted . Once removed, play will resume. Lost time will not be replaced.
Examples of inappropriate and disruptive behaviour may include:
a. Using obscene or vulgar language to anyone at anytime. b. Taunting players, coaches, officials, or other spectators by means of baiting ridiculing, threatening physical violence, or physical violence. c. Throwing any object on court or physically interfering with on-court proceedings.
Domestic Director will be notified of any such action further action may be required (referral to tribunal).
Officials Officials are required to conduct themselves in a professional, fair and sportsmanlike manner at all times. They must be firm, polite and direct at all times and operate in accordance FIBA guidelines.
MBA expects all players, coaches and spectators to compete in good spirit, with respect and consideration for others.
Junior Player Technical Foul Penalties
In the case where a junior player has received a technical foul that requires removal from stadium, the player may be escorted from the immediate area to the reception area of the venue until a parent/guardian is available to support.
A junior player will not be required to leave the stadium until a parent guardian is available.
Please see APPENDIX 11 for more information about Technical Fouls
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RULE AND STRUCTURE CHANGE OVERVIEW
As part of further improving the MBA domestic competition and aligning development pathways for athletes, a move to closer align rules to Basketball WA has been made.
Particularly matching age groups to Basketball WA rules has been applied.
The following is an overview.
Age Group Rule Changes Under 9 No stealing Half court defence No zone defence Size 5 ball 8ft ring height No recorded scoring Under 11 Stealing allowed Full court defence allowed. No zone defence Size 5 ball 10 ft ring height Team scoring No recorded player individual scores Under 13 Full rules No zone defence Size 6 ball Under 15 Full rules Zones allowed Boys size 7 ball Girls size 6 ball Under 17 Full rules Under 21 Full rules Seniors Full rules
Whilst aligning to Basketball WA, local interpretation may apply. An example is that no age group or division will have shot clocks.
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APPENDIX 1: COURTSIDE SCORING USER GUIDE for REFEREE’s & SCORERS
Link to view the online video as created by Basketball Australia:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mg5sAAqHlI
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Courtside User Guide for Referees and Scorers Version 1.2.3
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Contents Launch Courtside ...... 3 Select a Game ...... 3 Select Match Coaches and Players ...... 4 Add a New Player or Coach ...... 5 Start the Game ...... 5 Scoring ...... 6 Fouls ...... 7 Cancel Player or Action Selection ...... 8 Corrections during a Game...... 8 Timeout ...... 9 Referee Actions ...... 9 Incident Report ...... 10 Injury ...... 11 Forfeit ...... 12 Confirm the Game ...... 12
Welcome to the Courtside User Guide for Referees and Scorers. The next generation electronic scoring application powered by SportsTG for the Basketball Network.
Launch Courtside
The administrator will prepare the equipment prior to the start of games for the day.
1. To launch Courtside select the Courtside App.
Select a Game From the list of games displayed, select the game to be scored.
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Select Match Coaches and Players
The players who are registered to the team are now able to be added to the game.
1. Add a player from the Team List to “Playing This Game” by selecting their name 2. Once a player is located to “Playing This Game” select their number to edit, noting that if
multiple players have the same number or no number an invalid warning will appear . All changes to player numbers are permanent. If the number if temporary it will need to be altered at the next game.
3. To remove a player from the “Playing This Game” select 4. Each team is allocated a singlet colour for ease of identification during the game. Select the singlet icon to adjust the team’s singlet colour. TIP: Ensure the singlet colour and number colour for a team are different to ensure they are readable.
5. To add a new player or a coach to the “Playing This Game”, select Add New 6. Once all invalid player number issues are resolved, select Next Team. Team 2 will then appear repeat steps 1 to 5 as required. 7. To start a game, select Finish setup (after adding the second team) which is in the same location as Next Team (6).
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TIP: If your Team List has more than 9 players you will need to scroll down to view the remaining players.
Add a New Player or Coach
If you selected Add New, a screen will appear allowing you to enter the new player or coach’s details.
1. If you have a live connection to the internet Add New Player will search all existing participants, listing matched records as you enter First Name, Family Name and Date of Birth.
2. If no records are a match or you do not have a live connection to the internet, then complete all three fields and select Add to Team. (First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth)
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TIP: This could take longer than expected depending on the size of the database that is being searched.
Start the Gam
1. To start the game, select Start Clock
TIP: Whilst the scoreboard is utilised to time the game, actions recorded in Courtside are timestamped so it is important to ensure the clock mirrors the Game Clock.
1. Select Stop Clock 2. Select Edit Clock 3. Using the arrows, you can adjust the minutes and/ or seconds as required. 4. Select Save
Scoring
Points are recorded by selecting the player’s name then the appropriate score.
1. When a free throw is made select the player’s name, then +1 2. When a field goal is made select the player’s name, then +2 3. When a 3point field goal is made select the player’s name, then +3
1. Select +1, then a player’s name.
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The progressive score then appears beside the player name and the progressive team score is added to the display at the top of the screen.
Fouls
Personal fouls are recorded by selecting the player’s name then foul. Disqualifying Foul, Technical Foul or Unsportsmanlike Fouls are located under Other.
1. To allocate a personal foul Select a player’s name (1), then foul (2) 2. To allocate a technical foul select a player’s name (1), then other (3), then technical foul (4). Note if your association utilises sin bin a timer will appear. This is configured within the competition setup on your database outside of Courtside. 3. To allocate an unsportsmanlike foul select a player’s name (1), then other (3), then unsportsmanlike foul (5). 4. To allocate a disqualification foul select a player’s name (1), then other (3), then disqualification foul (5). When a player reaches their maximum foul count or is disqualified their name is struck out and no further actions can be assigned. 5. To allocate a bench technical foul select the Team Name line (7) at the bottom of the player list (instead of a player name). Like scoring, the sequence can also be in reverse.
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The progressive foul count then appears beside the player’s name and the progressive team foul count is added to the display at the top of the screen.
Cancel Player or Action Selection
TIP: If a player or action is selected in error, select the ‘X’ in the message box at the bottom of the screen to return to the In-Game Screen.
Add a Player or Coach in Game
If a player or coach arrives after the game has started and they do not appear on the match list, they will need to be added. To do this;
1. Select Manage Players (1) 2. Select the appropriate Team (2) 3. Then add player or coach to Match as required following the same steps as pregame.
Corrections during a Game 1. If you discover an error immediately, select Undo Last to have the last action cancelled.
This only works on the last action and only allows one undo.
2. For earlier errors, select Edit Scores & Fouls.
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3. Once within the Edit Scores & Fouls screen, select the action to be edited (1). 4. Use the scores and fouls buttons to make adjustment to this record (2). The action can also be deleted or re- assigned to another player (3). TIP: To see the complete list of actions within the period you may need to scroll down.
Timeout 1. To allocate a timeout to a team, select timeout (1). 2. Select the appropriate team (2), the total timeouts remaining for the period will reduce by one.
Referee Actions
The actions within this section of Courtside require a referee code to validate the information entered.
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Incident Report
A reportable incident can be recorded within the system.
1. Select Stop Clock 2. Select Referee Action 3. Select Incident 4. Select the player(s) and/or coach(es) reported. 5. Select confirm.
6. Enter the Referee Code
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Injury
Brief details of a player sustaining an injury can be noted in the system by selecting Injury.
1. Select Stop Clock 2. Select Referee Action 3. Select Injury 4. Select the player 5. Select the injury status 6. Select confirm 7. Enter the Referee Code 8. Select Confirm Game
Forfeit
To record a match result as a forfeit;
1. Select Stop Clock 2. Select Referee Action 3. Select forfeit. 4. Select the team that is to be allocated the win 5. Select confirm.
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Confirm the Game
When the game is over, the referee will confirm the game results.
1. Select Referee Action 2. Select Confirm Game. 3. Enter Referee Code 4. Select Confirm Game.
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APPENDIX 2: MANUAL SCORESHEET
Blue- running score for Team A, left column for player who scored. Shows 2 points, and 1 free throw made by #87. Team (B)red #11 scored a 3 pointer & a free throw
Personal fouls
are tallied for Team A team fouls. 1st 4 1 time half behind 11 out in the green line 4 11 the first 87 half, none in 4 7
the 2nd 4 Joe Jackson 7 Jackson Browne 18 6 18 Barry White 18 24 John O’Keefe 25 Tom Jones 25 11 87 Sam Smith 4 11 #24 fouled out of 33 the game in the 87 33 2nd half 87 11 7 5
2 shots for Team A for the 24 6 8th team foul 4 6 in the 2nd half. Team B Let the ref 4 2 time- know 5 outs in the first 87 half, 1 11 in the 5 Harry Ford 2nd 6 Nick Cage 11 7 Brian Browne 11 Tom Cruz 15 Jack Black SGV 19568 33 Tim Tiny p/up FIAS Stars 12UDiv2
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Lucy Smith (Aussie Hoops) 17 11 Penny Ford (Magic)
Jerry Walker & Terri Runner 28 31
16U & above only Magic
The Referees will mark off the fouls/scores & timeouts after the first half with lines or circles (marked in green)
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APPENDIX 3: CODES OF CONDUCT
PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT As a player, you are a representative of Mandurah Basketball Association. As such, you must conduct yourself within the governing rules, regulations, policies and procedures and agree to: • Play by the rules. Play for fun and enjoyment • Respect referees and officials. Treat officials as honest in their intentions and accept official decisions. Never argue with an official. If you disagree have your coach or manager approach the official during a break or after the competition • Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in any sport • Be a team player, appreciate and support the contribution each person makes to the team and celebrate team efforts as well as your own. Yours 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. Listen to the advice of your coach and try to put it into play • Be prepared to lose sometimes. Be a fair winner and a good loser • Treat all participants in your sport as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor • Cooperate with your coach, team-mates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition • Conduct Social media conversations in a way that respects you and your audience • Respect property and do not be involved in any wilful damage or removal of property of others. Take responsibility for the replacement costs of any property damage • Show respect to players, opponents, coaches, umpires, officials, parents and other spectators, regardless of gender, ability cultural background or religion Violation of the spirit and rules of the game of basketball or disrespect for players, coaches, referees, officials or administrators may result in penalties imposed by your club or MBA.
I ______agree to abide by this code of conduct when in the jurisdiction of all Mandurah Basketball Association affiliated competitions and trainings.
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PARENTS/SPECTATORS CODE OF CONDUCT
As a parent/spectator attending any affiliated basketball games you are deemed as a representative of Mandurah Basketball Association. As such, you must conduct yourself within their governing rules, regulations, policies and procedures and agree to: • Remember that people participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours • Focus on efforts and performance rather than the outcome of the game • Encourage individuals to always to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence • Be a positive role model. Remember that athletes learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skilful plays by all participants, applauding good play, and remembering that a team effort achieves more than individual effort • Never ridicule or yell at a player for making a mistake or losing a competition. Swearing at any time is unacceptable • Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities • Respect officials’ decisions as being fair and called to the best of their ability and teach children to do likewise • Show appreciation and respect for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them your child could not participate. Understand that coaching from the sidelines and undermining the team official’s directions is not appropriate • Keep children in your care under control • Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided • Conduct Social media conversations in a way that respects you and your audience and in no way seeks to defame, denigrate, intimidate, offend or humiliate any member of MBA or bring the Association into disrepute • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion. Violation of the spirit and rules of the game of basketball or disrespect for players, coaches, referees, officials or administrators may result in penalties imposed by your club or MBA. I agree to abide by this code of conduct when in the jurisdiction of all Mandurah Basketball Association affiliated competitions and trainings.
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COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT
As a coach attending any affiliated basketball games you are deemed as a representative of Mandurah Basketball Association. As such, you must conduct yourself within their governing rules, regulations, policies and procedures and agree to: • Remember young people play for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun • Never ridicule or yell at a player for making a mistake or losing a competition • Be reasonable with you demands on players’ time, energy and enthusiasm • Operate within the rules and spirit of basketball and teach your team to respect the rules, their opponents and the officials • Ensure the time players spend with you is a positive experience. All young people are deserving of equal attention and opportunities • Avoid overplaying talented players. All players deserve the opportunity to be developed and contribute to the game • Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are age/ability appropriate for all players. Always show respect for equipment and facilities • Act responsibly when athletes are injured or ill. If appropriate, follow the advice of the medical profession when returning an injured athlete to training/competition • Demonstrate and promote desirable personal and social behaviour. Guide athletes in their interaction with social media, parents and spectators • Endeavour to keep coaching knowledge up to date by exploring opportunities to learn and obtain appropriate coaching qualifications. Be aware of the latest principles of growth and development of young people • Ensure that any physical or verbal contact with a player is appropriate and necessary for the player’s skill level and development • Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved with the sport including but not limited to opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parents and spectators, and encourage your players to do the same • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion. Violation of the spirit and rules of the game of basketball or disrespect for players, coaches, referees, officials or administrators may result in penalties imposed by your club or MBA. I ______agree to abide by this code of conduct when in the jurisdiction of all Mandurah Basketball Association affiliated competitions and trainings.
Signature______Date______
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OFFICIALS CODE OF CONDUCT
As an Official attending any affiliated basketball games you are deemed as a representative of Mandurah Basketball Association. As such, you must conduct yourself within their governing rules, regulations, policies and procedures and agree to: • Modify rules and regulations to match the skill levels and needs of young people • Compliment and encourage all participants • Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions • Condemn unsportsmanlike behaviour and promote respect for all opponents • Emphasise the spirit of the game rather than the errors • Encourage and promote rule changes, which will make participation more enjoyable • Be a good sport yourself. Actions speak louder than words • Keep up to date with the latest education in officiating and the principles of growth and development in young people • Help the education process during the course of the game by making sure players understand rule infractions • Remember you set the example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive. Also present yourself in a way that encourages others to respect you and your role • Place the safety and welfare of the participants above all else • Give all young people a “fair go” regardless of gender, ability, cultural background or religion Violation of the spirit and rules of the game of basketball or disrespect for players, coaches, referees, officials or administrators may result in penalties imposed by your club or MBA.
I ______agree to abide by this code of conduct when in the jurisdiction of all Mandurah Basketball Association affiliated competitions and trainings.
Signature______Date______
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ADMINISTRATORS CODE OF CONDUCT
As an administrator you are deemed as a representative of Mandurah Basketball Association. As such, you must conduct yourself within their governing rules, regulations, policies and procedures and agree to:
• Involve young people in planning, leadership, evaluation and decision making related to the activity • Give all young people equal opportunities to participate • Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions • Create pathways for young people to participate in basketball not just as player but as a coach, referee, administrator etc. • Provide quality supervision and instruction for junior players. Assist all participants in basketball to know and understand the rules • Remember that young people participate for their enjoyment and benefit. Do no overemphasise awards • Help coaches and officials highlight appropriate behaviour and skill development, and help improve the standards of coaching and officiating • Ensure that everyone involved in junior basketball emphasises fair play and not winning at all costs • Give a copy of the codes of conduct to spectators, officials, parents, coaches, and players and encourage them to follow it • Remember, you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive • Make it clear that abusing young people in any way is unacceptable and will result in disciplinary action • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion Violation of the spirit and rules of the game of basketball or disrespect for players, coaches, referees, officials or administrators may result in penalties imposed by your club or MBA.
I ______agree to abide by this code of conduct when in the jurisdiction of all Mandurah Basketball Association affiliated competitions and trainings.
Signature______Date_
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APPENDIX 4: MBA FEEDBACK FORM
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APPENDIX 5: COMPLAINTS FORM
Members should also refer to the Basketball Australia Member Protection Policy, June 2019.
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APPENDIX 6: MBA COMPLAINTS POLICY & PROCEDURE
Members should also refer to the Basketball Australia Member Protection Policy, June 2019.
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APPENDIX 7: MBA FIRST AID POLICY
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APPENDIX 8: CONCUSSION POLICY
DEFINITION
• Concussion is a disturbance in brain function caused by trauma to the brain • Usually the changes are temporary and the majority of players recover completely in managed correctly. • MBA encourages all members to adopt the following practices to prevent recognise and manage concussion • Basketball Australia acknowledges that many of the instances of concussion will take place in places where a medical practitioner is not immediately available to make an assessment of an athlete who sustains a head injury. • These guidelines have been developed to outline the issues for athletes, coaches, team managers and others responding to athletes who have received a head injury. • The purpose of these guidelines is to protect the welfare of athletes and they are not intended to replace medical assessment and treatment.
GAME DAY MANAGEMENT The most important steps in the initial management of concussion include: • Recognizing the injury • Removing the player from the game • Referring the player to a medical doctor for assessment.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF A SUSPECTED CONCUSSION Concussion should be suspected whenever any of these signs or symptoms are present. ▪ Loss of consciousness ▪ Dazed, blank or vacant look ▪ Headache ▪ Confusion/ not aware of events ▪ Seizure or convulsion ▪ Lying motionless on the ground/slow to get up ▪ Balance problems/ uncoordinated ▪ Dizziness ▪ Clutching or grabbing the head ▪ Amnesia or difficulty remembering ▪ Nausea or vomiting ▪ Feeling slowed down, Fatigue or low energy ▪ Drowsiness ▪ “Pressure in the head” ▪ More emotional or irritable, sadness ▪ Blurred/ double vision ▪ Sensitivity to light or noise ▪ Feeling like “in a fog”, “Don’t feel right” ▪ Nervous or anxious ▪ Neck pain ▪ Difficulty concentrating
MEMORY FUNCTION If an athlete cannot answer the following questions correctly this may suggest concussion: • “Which venue are we at today?” • “What quarter is it now?” • “Who scored last in this game?” • “Which team did you play last game?” • “Did your team win their last game?”
If a medical professional or trained person is available then a Standardised Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT) Card should be used to evaluate players for concussion
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REMOVAL FROM PLAY • Notify the First Aider on Duty to co-ordinate the on-court management. • Athletes with suspected concussion should: • Be treated in accordance with normal first aid principles (danger, response, airway, breathing, circulation and spinal immobilisation); • Not be moved by others (except where required for airway support); • Be removed from play immediately; • If unconscious, the player must only be moved onto the stretcher by qualified health professionals, trained in spinal immobilisation techniques. If no qualified health professional is on site then do not move the player, call and wait arrival of the ambulance • Not be allowed to return to play till they are medically assessed, even if symptoms resolve; • Not be left alone; and • Not drive. • If a doctor has diagnosed concussion and declared a player unfit to play the rest of the game, no one may override this decision, including the player.
REFER THE PLAYER • All players with concussion or suspected concussion need a medical assessment by a registered medical doctor and should be referred to their local GP or Peel Hospital Emergency Department. • Urgent transfer to hospital is required if the player displays any of the following symptoms: • Athlete complains of neck pain • Deteriorating conscious state • Increasing confusion or irritability • Severe or increasing headache • Repeated vomiting • Unusual behaviour change • Seizure or convulsion • Double vision • Weakness/tingling/burning in arms or legs
FOLLOW UP MANAGEMENT • Rest is very important after concussion as it helps the brain to heal • Concussions affect people differently and the time taken for the symptoms to resolve varies • It is important that athletes do not ignore their symptoms
RETURN TO PLAY • Any athlete who sustains a suspected concussion or more serious brain injury must provide a medical certificate to their Club before returning to play. This onus is on the player, and Team Manager to ensure it has been provided • Players should not return to play until they have returned to school • Players should be returned to sport in a graduated manner that should be supervised by their medical practitioner • There should be at least 24 hours between each stage of the return the sport regime • If a player becomes symptomatic at any stage, they should drop back to the previous symptom free level and try to progress again after 24 hours. • If a player continues to be symptomatic for more than 10 days, they should be reviewed again by a medical practitioner
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APPENDIX 9: HOT WEATHER POLICY
Mandurah Basketball Association has adopted the following guidelines regarding the playing of basketball in hot weather, which relates to players and officials. Irrespective of the predicted maximum temperature, stadium managers, coaches, team managers and referees should adopt the following as appropriate, in cases of hot weather:
MBA Staff should:
• Take steps to maximise airflow and reduce heat build-up in the stadium • Make an assessment of playing conditions and advise referees and coaches, • Cancel or postpone games if playing conditions are considered unsafe.
Coaches should: • Ascertain whether any players have known medical conditions which may be affected by heat, • Ensure that players take adequate fluid during the game, • Be alert and react to any signs of distress/potential distress in players, • Make substitutions as appropriate, • Utilise available time-outs. Referees should: • Call additional time-outs • Extend the breaks between quarters Team managers should: • Ensure that players take adequate fluid before, during and after the game, • Be alert and react to any signs of distress/potential distress in players, • Ascertain whether players have medical conditions which may be affected by heat This Hot Weather Policy solely relates to Mandurah Basketball Association managed social basketball competitions.. No-one should ever feel as though they must play if they believe it is unsafe or they are feeling distressed. On days when the actual temperature for Mandurah is 38 degrees or higher at the official commencement of your game time, MBA Staff will cancel the game. Please note that MBA Staff will take hourly temperature readings from 2pm onwards, and if at 4.10pm the temperature has peaked over 38 degrees then the games will be cancelled. This will continue for each timeslot scheduled for play that day.
In the event that MBA decides to cancel games office staff will contact the Team Manager as listed on Sporting Pulse as well as posting the actual team names and game times that have been cancelled on the MBA website. It is the responsibility of Team Contacts to notify their players of the games cancellation. On days when the forecast maximum temperature is 35 degrees or higher, timing rules for games may be modified as follows: 1. Referees to call a time-out at the half way point of each half, if not already called 2. The half time breaks to be extended by a minute 3. Tag on and Tag off substitutions allowable, with no need for an official substitution being called by the referee.
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APPENDIX 10: MBA VIDEOING AND PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY
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APPENDIX 11: TECHNICAL FOUL RULE
Mandurah Basketball Association Domestic Competition Sin-Bin Rule
Game referees will be required to: • Instantly penalise any obvious form of dissent, such as disputing calls, critical comments towards Referees or their calls, bad language etc. with a Behavioural Technical Foul and send them to the ‘Sin-Bin’. The Sin-Bin isn’t necessarily a specified place; it just means that the player or substitute person is required to leave the court for 5 minutes. Timing of the 5 minutes can be done by bench personnel (or any other means acceptable). • A player who is sent to the Sin-Bin is allowed to be replaced. • A substitute who receives a technical foul is not eligible to be substituted onto the court until the 5 minute sin- bin penalty is completed. • A second similar offence by the same player/substitute results in them being disqualified from the game. (A ‘similar’ offence involves more criticism, dissent etc. resulting in a second Technical Foul)
Answers to some FAQ’s (Frequently asked questions) 1. Is a parent subject to the same penalty if a Technical Foul is called on them because of their actions? A: No - the Spectator Code of Conduct and Competition Management should be used to control spectator actions
2. What if the Tech. Foul is for a ‘technical’ offence - e.g. leaning over the line on a pass in? A: The ‘sin bin’ option shouldn’t be applied.
3. What if the Tech foul occurs with one minute to go in the first half? A: The player sits out the last minute, then the first 4 minutes of the second half. Similar reasoning would be applied to all intervals of play between periods.
4. What if the Tech foul occurs with four minutes to go in the second half? A: The player/substitute is out for the remainder of the game.
5. What if a player refuses to leave the court? A: Normal game rules apply - if a Junior, seek adult support. The player/bench person can be reported.
6. What if the team only has 5 players? A: Now they only have 4!
7. What if the team only has 2 players left and one is ‘substituted’ because of a ‘Sin-Bin’ infraction? A: The game is over. The opposition win by default.
8. What if the team calls a time out? A: 5 minutes is a ‘fixed time’ during a playing period. It is viewed as a ’cooling off’ period. They must wait the extra minute if the clock remains running.
9. Who keeps track of time in the Sin Bin? A: The simplest method is to write the offence time on the scorebench and ask the scorer to remind the referee when time is up. Referees should also note the time on the clock when the technical foul was called.
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APPENDIX 12: DOMESTIC BYLAWS
Our Domestic Competition Bylaws are available on our website, and from your Club representative.
http://www.mandurahmagic.com.au/
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