Mandurah Basketball Association Domestic Manual

Courtside User Guide for Referees and Scorers Version 1.2.3

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Mandurah Basketball Association

Domestic Manual

Updated December 2018


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Table of Contents

OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3

VISION STATEMENT ............................................................................................................................................................ 3

MISSION STATEMENT ......................................................................................................................................................... 3

MBA VALUES ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3

MBA MOTTO- STRONG FAIR FUN ....................................................................................................................................... 4

DOMESTIC CONTACT LIST ................................................................................................................................................... 4

MBA DOMESTIC BYLAWS .................................................................................................................................................... 4

WORKING WITH CHILDREN (WWC) .................................................................................................................................... 5

PLAYER REGISTER ................................................................................................................................................................ 5

PLAYER WITHDRAWAL ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

PLAYER FEES ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5

TEAM GRADING .................................................................................................................................................................. 6

FINES AND PENALTIES ......................................................................................................................................................... 6

CODE OF CONDUCT ............................................................................................................................................................ 6

BREACHES OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT .............................................................................................................................. 6

COURT SIDE ETIQUETTE ...................................................................................................................................................... 7

COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS ................................................................................................................................................ 7

SCORING ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8

CODE OF CONDUCT WHEN ON A SCORETABLE .................................................................................................................. 8

ALTERNATING POSSESSION ARROW RULES ....................................................................................................................... 8

MANUAL SCORING FOR 8&U AND 10&U ........................................................................................................................... 9

STADIUM SCORING USER GUIDE ........................................................................................................................................ 9

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................................. 9

INJURIES ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10

APPENDIX 1: STADIUM SCORING USER GUIDE for REFEREE’s and SCORERS ................................................................... 10

Launch Courtside .............................................................................................................................................................. 12

Select Match Coaches and Players ................................................................................................................................... 13

Add a New Player or Coach .............................................................................................................................................. 14

Start the Game .................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Scoring .............................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Fouls .................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Cancel Player or Action Selection ..................................................................................................................................... 17

Add a Player or Coach in Game ........................................................................................................................................ 18

Injury ................................................................................................................................................................................. 21

Forfeit ............................................................................................................................................................................... 22


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Confirm the Game ............................................................................................................................................................ 23

APPENDIX 2: MANUAL SCORESHEET ................................................................................................................................ 25

APPENDIX 3: CODES OF CONDUCT ................................................................................................................................... 26

APPENDIX 4 COMPLAINTS RESOLUTION AND FEEDBACK POLICY .................................................................................... 31

APPENDIX 5 MBA FEEDBACK FORM ................................................................................................................................. 32

APPENDIX 6 MBA COMPLAINTS FORM ............................................................................................................................ 35

APPENDIX 7 COMMUNICATION FLOW CHART ................................................................................................................. 39

APPENDIX 9 TRIBUNAL RESOLUTION POLICY ................................................................................................................... 41

APPENDIX 9 INJURED PLAYER POLICY ............................................................................................................................... 41

APPENDIX 10 CONCUSSION POLICY .................................................................................................................................. 42

APPENDIX 11: HOT WEATHER POLICY .............................................................................................................................. 44

APPENDIX 12 DOMESTIC BYLAWS .................................................................................................................................... 45

OVERVIEW

Mandurah Basketball Association (MBA) strives to provide a welcoming, fun, inclusive and safe environment

for members to play basketball. 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. It aims to foster a lifelong commitment to a healthy and active lifestyle in an environment of

equality and mutual respect.

VISION STATEMENT

“To make Mandurah Basketball Association the strongest Association in Western Australia over all aspects

of governance, participation and competition”

MISSION STATEMENT

• Mandurah Basketball Association aims to make basketball available to all levels of participants within the

Peel Region.

• We endeavour to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants, young and old.

• Mandurah Basketball Association will provide a pathway for our athletes, coaches, volunteers and

referees to reach their goals no matter what level they aspire to.

• People within the Mandurah Basketball Association family will be given the best possible available

information and training to further develop their skills.

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


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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 CONTACT LIST

MBA Office

▪ Operations Manager Francine Nicol [email protected]

▪ Office Administrator Angela Markus [email protected]

Domestic Competitions Committee (DCC)

▪ Domestic Director Claire Sewell [email protected]

▪ Domestic Committee Representatives from each Club

Any queries regarding Domestic Competition can be directed to your Club or the MBA office on the above

emails or by calling 95503849 (Angela) or 95503791 (Francine).

MBA DOMESTIC BYLAWS

MBA Domestic Bylaws (Appendix 12) are the specific rules by which we govern our Domestic Competition in

addendum to the FIBA Rules of Basketball. They detail the Junior Sport policies our Association adopts and

ensure we deliver a fair and fun competition.

It is recommended that all members are familiar with the MBA Domestic Bylaws prior to the start of each

season.

MBA Bylaws detail the processes surrounding

• Player Registration & Eligibility (Bylaw 6 & 7)

• Playing up and Filling in (Bylaw 8)

• Team Grading (Bylaw 9)

• Forfeits (Bylaw 16)

• Player Clearance (Bylaw 18)


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• Uniforms (Bylaw 19)

• Rule Variations (Bylaw 31 & 36)

• Scoring and Team/Club Responsibilities (Bylaw 32)

• Zero Tolerance Policy (Bylaw 35)

• Technical Foul Policy (Bylaw 34)

• MBA Domestic Competition Guidelines (Bylaw 36)

In addition to Appendix 12, the MBA Bylaws are available on the website

http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=0-4810-0-0-0&sID=404113, the MBA Office and from your

Club

WORKING WITH CHILDREN (WWC)

• 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 the Club and reported to MBA prior to the first game of 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 shall maintain a register of all players

• Register shall include the player name, age and a tally of games and grades they have played for the

season.

• Register can be made available at any Board meeting

PLAYER WITHDRAWAL

• A player who withdraws from a team within the first 3 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 fee’s,

BWA affiliation fee’s and insurance fees as determined by the Board.

• 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 is required to pay an Administration Fee to MBA as determined by the Board.

• 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 all MBA Clubs for use in our Domestic Competitions

• Under special circumstances, a payment plan can be arranged to assist with fee payment

• 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. This

includes Domestic, WABL, SBL, Development Programs and trials as a player, coach or referee.

http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=0-4810-0-0-0&sID=404113


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TEAM GRADING

• Clubs are responsible for nominating their teams into the respective divisions for each competition.

• Teams nominate into MBA competitions aware that if their playing roster is too strong for their nominated

age group they will need to either:

a) Move up a competition age group (regardless of age)

b) Split into two teams

• Movement of teams between grades will be decided by the Domestic Clubs Committee at a grading

meeting and will follow Clubs consultation with respective team coaches.

FINES AND PENALTIES

• Failure to start the game on time when a Team does not have at least 4 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 (Bylaw 15)

• If a Team does not have four (4) Players who have legally (Bylaw 7) taken the court within ten (10)

minutes of the scheduled starting time, they shall lose by forfeit (Bylaw 16)

• Inability to take the court to play without the correct uniform after round 3 (Bylaw 19.6)

• Notified Forfeits: Where sufficient notice has been given (Bylaw 16.2), 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 a $30 fine ± a forfeit may apply, at the

discretion of the Domestic Director.

• Illegal Player Forfeits: Where a team has knowingly fielded an illegal player, for example played a “fill in

player” under another players name (Bylaw 7.7), or failed to purchase a single game voucher for the

second time in a season (Bylaw 8.5), the team will incur a loss by forfeit and a $30 fine. There will be no

opportunity to appeal this decision.

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. All Clubs/Teams shall be held responsible for the conduct of their 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

BREACHES OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT

• Referees will be instructed to implement a Technical Foul on coaches and players who swear or display

bad sportsmanship on court

• Referee supervisors and any other officials can instruct referees to administer the penalty where in the

judgement of the supervisor or official, the referee is not able to do so themselves


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• Spectators displaying bad sportsmanship including but not limited to abuse towards athletes, other

spectators, coaches, referees or staff, will be reported to the Games Controller, Referee Supervisor or

any other Official. Officials reserve the right to remove the patron(s) from the venue for behaviour that

violates our Zero Tolerance Policy and/or our Code of Conduct.

• No warnings are required to be given.

• Any such ejection or failure to leave the venue will be referred to the Club and the Domestic Director for

consideration of further action, including a Judiciary Meeting.

• Any breach of Australian laws will be reported to the relevant authorities

COURT SIDE ETIQUETTE

In addition to Code of Conduct obligations, MBA request that you consider the following recommendations regarding courtside behaviour:

• Do not sit on the base line to watch a game.

• Do not walk baseline when the ball is coming towards you- wait until the play in at the opposite end of the court

• Do not walk base line 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 court side unsupervised

• Do not play with a ball courtside while a game is in progress.

• Cheer and encourage your team. Do not make negative comments about anyone involved in the game.

• 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

COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

• The 2019 BWA Country Championships are conducted in February

• All registered Domestic players will to eligible to attend trials and be considered for selection in a

Mandurah team

• All Domestic Coaches are eligible to apply for a Coaching position at the Championships. A minimum of

a Community Coach (formerly Level 0) qualification is recommended

• Dates for the Championship are as follows:

o Sat 9th Feb –Sun 10th Feb 2019 U16 & U18 Men and Women

o Sat 16th Feb-Sun17th Feb 2019 U12,13,14 & 15 Girls

o Sat 23rdFeb to Sun 24th Feb 2019 U12, U13, U14, U15 Boys

o Sat 2nd Mar-Mon 4th Mar 2019 Senior Men and Women

• Trials will be held towards the end of November and will be advertised on the MBA website and

Facebook. Interested players will be required o register for trials and information regarding this process

will be released closer to the trial date.

• Fees for participation will apply and cover team nomination fees, umpiring, court hire, stadium entrance

and uniform costs

• Please contact the MBA Office if you require any further information.


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SCORING

• The 2018/2019 Summer season will see the implementation of Courtside using iPads for U12, U14, U16,

U18 and Seniors. Manual scoring will still be used for 8&U and 10&U competitions.

• Whilst there may be a learning curve initially, with the support of the MBA staff, JCC and Clubs, we

anticipate a smooth transition to stadium scoring.

• Teams must EACH provide a scorer over the age of 12 (under 12 must be accompanied by an adult).

• Due to the use of expensive electrical equipment there is to be no food or drink on the score-table.

• Scoring duties include

o Completing the scoresheet/operating the laptop

o Operating the scoreboard

o Alternating the possession arrow

• Mercy law (defence from behind half court) is invoked when a team is leading by 20 points or more in

10&U and 12&U and 30 points in 14&U and above.

• MBA will run education sessions for iPad Courtside applications prior to the season recommencing in

February 2019 and will organise support staff for the first few weeks of the season.

• If there is any discrepancy between the iPad/scoresheet and the scoreboard at the end of the game, the

iPad/scoresheet is considered to be the correct result.

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. MBA will provide two water bottle carriers per court for

players to place their water bottles in. These are not to leave the court space and are strictly for team use

only.

▪ 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.

▪ Scorers should conduct themselves in a professional manner and not become involved with the behaviour

of others.

▪ NOTE: This code applies to anyone sitting on the score table. When on score bench duties, you are part

of the referee’s team and must remain neutral

▪ Scorers work as a team and help each other out by saying out loud

o The singlet number of the player shooting

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 bench 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.


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▪ 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

MANUAL SCORING FOR 8&U AND 10&U

Instructions for using a manual scoresheet are detailed in Appendix 2.

Before the game

• Locate the score sheet 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 or FIFO 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 and may result in a team forfeit.

• Each team must provide somebody to score

• One person does the scoresheet, the other operates the score board and the possession arrow.

During the game

• Check with the other person on the score bench that you both agree with the score and foul count on each call.

• If you are ever in any doubt about anything, such as player uniforms or parental behaviour, 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 5 fingers extended. The player must leave the court immediately for the rest of the game.

• DO NOT leave the score bench unattended at half time. Do not change the possession arrow-this is the responsibility of the referees

• Each team is allowed 8 team fouls in each half. Notify the referees after the 7th team foul. Upon receiving the 8th offensive foul, the offensive team receives 2 free throws, and for every offensive foul thereafter

• Each team is allowed 2 timeouts in the first half- and three-time outs in the second. • No time outs allowed in the last 3 minutes of the game

At end of game

• Wait until the referees have checked and signed the score sheet before leaving the score bench just in case there has been an error made or they have any queries. Cross out any the names of any players who did not attend the game.

STADIUM SCORING USER GUIDE

• Appendix 1 is a summary of the Stadium Scoring User Guide. Laminated A3 copies of this guide will be available at each score bench.

• iPads will be located on the score benches of each court

• Each iPad will be loaded with the games scheduled for that court for the session

• All scoring will be done via the iPad using Courtside

• On our website and in a separate document are the User Guides to assist you with using Courtside

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

• All players, regardless of whether a registered player or a fill-in or casual player are required to be in the

correct uniform for their respective Club


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• This uniform includes the Club approved singlet, and all members of each team must be in the same

version of singlet

• All playing shorts are to be pocketless and to be of your Club approved colour. No manufacturer logo’s

that are visible are permitted. No stripes or any other patterns are permitted on shorts. Your Club has a

designated short colour (this may be black, navy or a specific school short) and all players must abide by

this uniform

• All players numbers must remain the same for the entire season and each player on the team must have

a unique number from 00 – 99

In the event of a uniform clash, Team B (second listed on the score sheet) shall be responsible for an alternate uniform

(your Club may be able to assist with this) or wear the MBA Clash Singlets. The Clash Singlets are to be worn over

another singlet

• The wearing of Skins or any other undergarments shall be consistent with the predominant colour

scheme of your uniform or be black or skin-toned.

• Jewellery is not permitted to be worn

• Nails must be short and blunt and under no circumstances can they be taped

• The wearing of headgear/hair accessories that has the potential to cause injury is not permitted

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

APPENDIX 1: STADIUM SCORING USER GUIDE for REFEREE’s and SCORERS

Link to view the online video as created by Basketball Australia:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mg5sAAqHlI

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.

From the list of games displayed, select the game to be scored.

Select a Game


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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 Game

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


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1. Select +1, then a player’s name.

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.

This sequence can also be in reverse


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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.

6. Select Foul (2), then a player’s name (1)

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.


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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.

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.

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.

TIP:

Corrections during a Game


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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.

The actions within this section of Courtside require a referee code to validate the information entered.

Timeout

Referee Actions


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A reportable incident can be recorded within the system.


2. Select Referee Action

3. Select Incident

Incident Report


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6. Enter the Referee Code

Injury

4. Select the player(s) and/or coach(es) reported. 5. Select confirm.

7. Select Confirm Game


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Brief details of a player sustaining an injury can be noted in the system by selecting Injury.


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.

6. Enter the Referee Code 7. Select Confirm Game

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APPENDIX 2: MANUAL SCORESHEET

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Tom JonesJohn O’Keefe

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Personal fouls are tallied for team fouls. 1st half behind the green line

Team A1 time out in the first half, none in the 2nd

Team B 2 timeouts in the first half, 1 in the 2nd

2 shots for Team A for the 8th team foul in the 2nd half. Let the ref know

#24 fouled out of the game in the 2nd half

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Lucy Smith (Aussie Hoops)

Penny Ford (Magic)

Jerry Walker & Terri Runner

16U & above only

The Referees will mark off the fouls/scores & timeouts after the first half with lines or circles (marked in green)

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

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APPENDIX 3: CODES OF CONDUCT

PLAYERS 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.

Signature_________________________ Date ____________________________

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PARENTS/SPECTATORS

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


Signature___________________________________ Date ___________________________

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COACHES 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


Signature______________________________________ Date ____________________________

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OFFICIALS

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




Signature_________________________ Date ____________________________

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ADMINISTRATORS

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.

• Respects the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion




Signature_______________________________ Date ____________________________

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APPENDIX 4 COMPLAINTS RESOLUTION AND FEEDBACK POLICY

Purpose:

MBA is committed to providing an environment where all individuals involved with the Association are

treated fairly and with respect. Individuals are expected to comply with the MBA’s policies, bylaws and

Codes of Conduct. Our association takes all complaints about on and off court behaviour seriously. The

Complaints Resolution and Feedback Policy has been created to provide guidance to the process of

handling a complaint based on procedural fairness and timely resolution.

Definitions:

• Feedback- constructive suggestions or information that may be used to improve the operation of our

Association. Feedback can be provided via the MBA Feedback Form (Appendix 5) and emailed to

[email protected]

• Complaint- a general expression of dissatisfaction with a situation or the behaviours of person(s) within

the Association, or an expression of concern that a person or organisation has committed a breach of

any part of the Member Protection Bylaw (as documented on the MBA website).

• Complainant- any person(s) or organisation making the complaint or alleging the infraction

• Respondent – the alleged person(s) or organisation the complaint is about

• Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO)- impartial person who may be the first point of contact

for someone raising a complaint, who provides support and information as to the avenues for resolution

of the issue

• Complaint Handler- any person in authority at Mandurah Basketball Association who is required to

manage complaints or concerns including resolution, investigation and mediation. A complaint handler

may in the role of President, Secretary, committee member, Operations Manager, coach or officials

• Mediation- the attempt to affect a peaceful settlement between disputing parties via an independent

person (Mediator). The parties involved in the dispute determine the resolution rather than have it

imposed on them.

Complaint Handling

• In the first instance MBA encourages staff and members to attempt to resolve problems in an informal

manner wherever possible.

• Any person who feels unhappy with the behaviour of another participant should attempt to resolve the

matter directly with the other party in a calm and orderly way.

• Concerns can be discussed at the time, on game day, with the Coach, Team Manager, Games

Controller or Referee Supervisor (whichever is most appropriate). Should a suitable resolution not be

reached at this time, the Games Controller or Referee Supervisor can inform the person(s) of the

procedures for raising a complaint. These include

o The person(s) discussing the concerns with their club. The Club may then lodge a complaint on

Club Letterhead/email on behalf of the complainant

o Lodging a complaint directly with MBA

• Reassurance, support or information may be sought by the complainant from a coach, referee,

Board/committee member, club, MPIO or external sources prior to deciding the best course of action to

resolve this issue.

Lodging a Complaint

• Any person can report a complaint to MBA

• A person making a compliant will not be disadvantaged or victimised in any way as a result

• The complaint must be in writing and be signed. Appendix 6 details the MBA Complaints Form

recommended for this purpose.

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• A complaint, together with any substantiating evidence or witness reports can be emailed to

[email protected] or handed in to the MBA office.

• All complaints will be kept confidential and will not be disclosed to another person without the complainant’s

consent except if law requires disclosure or if disclosure is necessary to effectively deal with the complaint.

• Upon receipt of a complaint, MBA will ask the complainant how they would like their concern handled

and how they would foresee the issue resolved.

• The complainant will be informed of the options available to help resolve the complaint and will be

offered the support of an MPIO or a delegate from their club

• The complainant may choose the complaint to be handled either

a) Informally

▪ The emphasis will be on resolution and education, not substantiation of the complaint.

▪ The respondent will be informed of the issue and given a fair chance to respond

▪ Communication between both parties will be encouraged to attempt to resolve the issue.

▪ If required, mediation between the two parties with an impartial person may be organised.

▪ Confidential records regarding counselling and mediation measures will be kept

b) Formally

▪ An impartial complaint handler appropriate for the issue will be appointed by the Board

▪ The complaint will be investigated to determine its substance

▪ The respondent will be informed of the issue and given a fair chance to respond

▪ If warranted the complaint may be referred to mediation, a tribunal hearing or externally to

the appropriate authority depending its nature.

▪ A finding based on the investigation will be made.

▪ Recommendations will be documented in a confidential report to the Board

▪ The Board will determine the outcome of the complaint

▪ If required, mediation or conciliation procedures will be instigated to reach a resolution

▪ The complaint, procedures and outcome will be documented in a report and kept in a

confidential file.

▪ If an equitable resolution is not reached or there is dissatisfaction with the handling of the complaint, the

complainant or the respondent can appeal the outcome in writing:

▪ By referring the matter to Basketball Western Australia or other external body depending

on the nature of the complaint

▪ Any party may seek the assistance of an agent throughout this process.

APPENDIX 5 MBA FEEDBACK FORM

mailto:[email protected]

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Feedback Form

MBA welcomes your feedback, comments and suggestions! This completed form is to be emailed to: [email protected]

Please note that this form is not to be used for any official complaints or grievances, please use the Complaints Form for any complaints or grievances.

Your Details:

Date:

Your Name:

Contact Number:

Contact Email:

What does this Feedback relates to (please tick):

Domestic Competition:

WABL Competition:

SBL Competition:

Program (please advise)

Feedback Comments

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Thank you for your feedback. Together we can ensure a safe and friendly basketball

environment for all our members and staff and appreciate you taking the time to offer your

suggestions and comments. Please note that this form is not to be used for any official complaints

or grievances, please use the Complaints Form for any complaints or grievances.

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APPENDIX 6 MBA COMPLAINTS FORM

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Mandurah Basketball Association

Complaints/Grievances Form This completed form is to be emailed to: [email protected]

Your Details:

Date:

Your Name:

Contact Number:

Contact Email:

Which By-Law, Code of Conduct or area of the MBA Constitution has been breached (please list):

What Competition/Program does this Complaint/Grievance relate to (please tick):

Domestic Competition:

WABL Competition:

SBL Competition:

Program (please advise)

Were there any witnesses that we can contact? (please give names & contact numbers)

Whilst the alleged incident was occurring who did you seek assistance from (please tick and name)

Referee Supervisor:

Games Controller:

Your Club Contact:

MBA Staff Member:

Details of Incident:

Date of Incident:

Location of Incident:

Time of Incident:

Please describe the incident

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APPENDIX 7 COMMUNICATION FLOW CHART

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ThisCommunicationFlowChartensuresthatconsistentcommunicationisdeliveredtoallour

members.Itensuresimpartialityinthehandlingofanyissues,complaintsorconcernsandenablesthe

MBAOfficetoalleviateemailsdirectlytoBoardMembers.Boardmemberswillbeaskedtoreviewany

sensitivecommunications;however,allcommunicationswillbesentfromStaffMBAemails.

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APPENDIX 8 COMPLAINT RESOLUTION FLOW CHART

Is an official complaint to be submitted at this time?

YES • Email the complaint to:

[email protected]

• Complete your email within 48 hours of

the issue occurring.

• Ensure that you are providing a detailed

report of the issue together with your

contact details, and any witness contact

details, preferably on the MBA

Complaints Form

• Keep your reports to the facts

NO

Please complete a MBA Feedback

Form, available from the Games

Controller, MBA Office and on the

website and forward to

[email protected]

Issue occurs and the MBA Games Controller, Referee Supervisor or Club

Delegate is informed

NEXT STEPS

• MBA Operations Manager will confirm

receipt of your complaint within 2 standard

business days

• Complainant may approach an MPIO, Club,

or other person for support or information

• Complainant can liaise with MBA to decide

how you would like your complaint handled

•

POINTS TO CONSIDER:

• Please remain calm when reporting

your concern or issue.

• Take some time to ensure that your

concern is not a hasty reaction

• Remember that our Referee’s, Staff

and Volunteers are human and do the

best job that they can

• Have a solution or suggestion; let’s

work together

MBA Operations Manager will review your

feedback form and if required make contact

with you or your club to discuss further

INFORMALLY

FORMALLY



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APPENDIX 9 TRIBUNAL RESOLUTION POLICY

APPENDIX 9 INJURED PLAYER POLICY

Potential Report Referred to MBA Office by:

MBA Member of Affiliated Club

Referred to Complaints Handler for

Investigation

Complaint Report

Follow Complaint

Resolution Policy

1) Technical Official eg Referee

2) Organising Body eg MBA Staff

or Board

Official informs charged

person/team/club and any other

involved person within FOUR (4) days

Official BWA Report Form completed &

submitted to MBA Office

MBA Delegated Person is responsible for:

1) Receiving all reports and statements

2) Notifying person charged, team,

Club, reporting official, involved

persons & witnesses

3) Organises Tribunal time & venue and

notifies all parties, preferably before

next playing date

4) Provides copy of report to charged

person & their club/ team

5) Notifies Domestic Director

Domestic Director organises:

1) Tribunal Panel

2) Tribunal Convenor

Convenor provides all outcomes &

reports to MBA Delegated Person to

distribute to BWA and all parties

Tribunal Set Day and Time

6pm Wednesdays

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APPENDIX 10 CONCUSSION POLICY

Injury Occurs to Athlete

Call the MBA First Aider on Duty

YES Then carefully move the athlete to a safe

and secure area

NO First Aider on Duty decides the course of action

Coach/Manager/Parent

to determine treatment

required and seek out

Games Controller

No treatment required

then keep athlete warm,

ensure adequate intake of

fluids and allow them to

recover

If treatment is required

commencement of the

RICER process is

recommended (see

reverse side)

MBA Injury Form to be

completed within 24 hours

(preferably before leaving the

stadium)

POINTS TO CONSIDER: • Keep the area free from spectators,

players to allow the athlete to remain

as calm as possible

• Keep the athlete warm whilst a

decision is being made

• Decide if urgent medical treatment is

required or the athlete needs time to

calm down

• For suspected head, neck or spinal

injuries DO NOT move the athlete

If the decision is to call an ambulance,

ensure the athlete is kept calm, warm and as

dry as possible, minimise fluid intake and

notify CoM staff

Can the Athlete be moved?

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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

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(SCAT) Card should be used to evaluate players for concussion 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 hour. • If a player continues to be symptomatic for more than 10 days they should be reviewed again by a medical

practitioner

APPENDIX 11: HOT WEATHER POLICY

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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. This policy relates to social basketball competitions that are scheduled from 4:00pm to

10:30pm. 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

APPENDIX 12 DOMESTIC BYLAWS

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Our Domestic Competition Bylaws are available on our website, and from your Club representative.



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