Policy | Code of Conduct

1. Purpose

The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to ensure a safe, positive, and respectful environment for all participants involved with Calgary Basketball Academy (CBA). CBA is committed to providing a sport environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.

This Code establishes a zero-tolerance approach to conduct that is inconsistent with the values of CBA, basketball, and sport. Conduct that violates this Code may result in disciplinary action.

This Code of Conduct applies to all participants involved with CBA, including but not limited to athletes, parents/guardians, coaches, volunteers, staff, and spectators, and applies to conduct that occurs during CBA business, activities, and events, including:

• Practices and training sessions
• Games, competitions, and tournaments
• Tryouts and identification events
• Meetings and team functions
• Travel related to CBA activities
• Online, electronic, and social media interactions

2. Core Responsibilities

All individuals involved with Calgary Basketball Academy have a responsibility to:

• Maintain and enhance the dignity and self-esteem of all CBA participants
• Behave in a manner consistent with the values of respect, integrity, accountability, and sportsmanship
• Act as positive representatives of Calgary Basketball Academy at all times

3. Respectful Conduct

All individuals must:

• Demonstrate respect for others regardless of body type, physical characteristics, athletic ability, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, colour, race, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, or economic status
• Treat teammates, opponents, officials, coaches, volunteers, and spectators fairly and respectfully
• Focus feedback and criticism constructively and appropriately, avoiding public or personal attacks
• Refrain from abusive language, gestures, intimidation, or unsportsmanlike conduct

4. Safe Sport & Maltreatment

Calgary Basketball Academy is committed to the principles of Safe Sport, as supported by Basketball Alberta and Canada Basketball.

Maltreatment of any kind is strictly prohibited, including but not limited to:

• Physical abuse
• Psychological or emotional abuse
• Sexual abuse or sexual misconduct
• Neglect
• Bullying, hazing, or harassment
• Discrimination of any kind

Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual comments, jokes, gestures, advances, requests for sexual favors, or conduct of a sexual nature.

Any behaviour that creates an unsafe, hostile, or intimidating environment is not tolerated.

5. Harassment & Discrimination

Individuals must refrain from any behaviour, comment, gesture, or conduct directed toward an individual or group that is offensive, abusive, racist, sexist, degrading, humiliating, or malicious.

Harassment includes repeated or single incidents that reasonably cause distress, humiliation, or harm.

6. Parent, Guardian & Spectator Conduct

Parents, guardians, and spectators play a critical role in creating a positive sport environment and are expected to:

• Demonstrate respectful behaviour toward athletes, coaches, officials, and other spectators
• Support athletes’ development without interference, intimidation, or abuse
• Refrain from coaching from the sidelines, criticizing officials, or engaging in disruptive behaviour

Abusive language, harassment, or disruptive conduct by parents or spectators may result in removal from the facility, suspension from events, or further disciplinary action.

7. Social Media & Electronic Communication

All individuals associated with CBA are expected to use social media, text messaging, and electronic communication responsibly and respectfully.

Prohibited conduct includes:

• Posting or sharing offensive, abusive, threatening, discriminatory, or defamatory content
• Publicly criticizing athletes, coaches, officials, or CBA
• Sharing private or confidential information without consent

Online conduct is subject to the same standards as in-person behaviour and may result in disciplinary action.

8. Alcohol, Drugs & Gambling

• The use, possession, or distribution of illegal drugs or substances is strictly prohibited at all CBA-related activities
• Alcohol consumption by minors is prohibited at all times
• Gambling on basketball games involving CBA athletes, teams, or competitions is not permitted

Any violation of this section will result in disciplinary action.

9. Compliance with Rules & Policies

All individuals must comply with:

• The bylaws, rules, policies, and procedures of Calgary Basketball Academy
• Policies and regulations of Basketball Alberta, Canada Basketball, and relevant governing bodies
• Facility rules and host organization policies

Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action.

10. Reporting & Duty to Report

All individuals have a responsibility to report conduct that may violate this Code of Conduct or any Safe Sport policy.

Concerns may be reported to CBA leadership or through designated reporting channels in alignment with Basketball Alberta and Canada Basketball guidelines.

• Reports made in good faith will be treated seriously
• Retaliation against individuals who report concerns is strictly prohibited

11. Discipline & Consequences

Violations of this Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to:

• Verbal or written warnings
• Temporary suspension
• Removal from games, practices, or events
• Termination of participation with Calgary Basketball Academy

Disciplinary decisions will be made at the discretion of CBA, in accordance with applicable policies and governing body guidelines.

12. Acknowledgment & Acceptance

All athletes, parents/guardians, coaches, volunteers, and staff are required to acknowledge and agree to this Code of Conduct as a condition of participation in Calgary Basketball Academy programs.