The Southern Peninsula Basketball Association (SPBA) is proud to be part of the Basketball Victoria family, following all BV Policies and Procedures to ensure a safe, fair, and enjoyable basketball experience for everyone.
We’re dedicated to running quality competitions and programs that bring our community together.
Whether you’re a player, referee, coach, volunteer, staff member, board member, or part of a club competing under the SPBA banner, we ask that you respect and follow the policies below – they help keep our game strong and our community connected.
The SPBA Domestic Competition is the heart of our basketball community, offering players of all ages and skill levels the chance to enjoy the game in a fun, inclusive, and well-organised environment. With competitions running year-round, we work closely with local clubs to provide quality fixtures, supportive refereeing, and opportunities for players to develop their skills while staying active and connected.
Grading Guidelines – CLICK HERE
Cancellation of Games Policy – CLICK HERE
Club Participation Framework – CLICK HERE
Finals Eligibility Exemption Guidelines – CLICK HERE
Age Eligibility Exemption Guidelines – CLICK HERE
PENINSULA TRIBUNAL
The Peninsula Tribunal is a collaborative partnership endorsed by Basketball Victoria connecting the Frankston, Mornington, Chelsea, Southern Peninsula and Western Port Basketball Associations. The tribunal panel is an independent entity managed under Basketball Victoria tribunal By-Laws.
SPBA is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children. We support the rights of the child and will act without hesitation to ensure a child safe environment is marinated at all times.
Child Safeguarding Policy – CLICK HERE
Child Safe Code of Conduct – CLICK HERE
Consent for Travel Form – CLICK HERE
Consent for Overnight Stays – CLICK HERE
Child Safeguarding Checklist – CLICK HERE
SPBA Confidential Record of Child Abuse Allegation Form – CLICK HERE
Other Child Safety Resources – CLICK HERE
Coach Supervision Policy – COMING
Who to contact
Child Safety Officer (CSO): childsafe@sthpen.com.au | 03 5981 0347
General Manager (GM): gm@sthpen.com.au | 03 5981 0347
Area leads:
Domestic – Competitions Manager
Representative – Pathways Administrator
Programs – Pathways Administrator
Referees – Referee Development Officer
If a child is in immediate danger, call 000. Then notify the CSO/GM.
If you’re worried about a child today
Make safe: remove any immediate risk; stay with the child.
Report it: tell the CSO/GM as soon as possible (same day).
Record it: complete the Child Safety Incident Report (factual, no opinions).
Respect privacy: share only with those who need to know.
How we handle concerns (the four actions)
Respond: ensure safety; first aid if required; separate parties.
Report: to the CSO/GM and relevant authority where required.
Contact: follow advice on who should speak with parents/guardians.
Support: offer age-appropriate support and referral; create a short safety plan if needed.
Safer people (recruitment & screening)
All child-related roles are assessed and require:
Valid WWCC, identity check, and two referee checks.
Role descriptions that include child-safe responsibilities.
Induction covering BV Child Safe Policy and SPBA practices.
Ongoing requirement to disclose any changes affecting suitability to work with children.
Safer conduct (boundaries we expect)
No sexualised behaviour, harassment, bullying, or favouritism.
Keep language respectful; never humiliating or discriminatory.
Avoid 1-to-1 unsupervised situations; keep doors open/others present where practicable.
Physical contact only when necessary and appropriate (e.g., first aid), never in genital/buttock/breast areas.
Online comms: use team/group channels; copy a parent/guardian for minors; no private DMs.
Images/video: only in a basketball context, appropriately dressed, with organisational awareness and parental consent where required. No posting identifiers if it risks the child’s safety.
Safer programs (supervision, transport, change rooms)
Active supervision at trainings/games; know who is responsible at all times.
Drop-off/pick-up: publish clear start/finish times; never leave a child unattended; escalate late pickups.
Transport: no transporting children without prior parental consent and manager approval (except emergencies).
Change rooms: two-adult rule where practicable; respect privacy; no adults in change room when children changing, no phones/cameras while children are changing.
Overnights/events: written parental consent, approved plans, and child-safe ratios before travel.
Safer environments (venues & events)
Child-safe signage visible (how to raise a concern + key contacts).
Identify risky spaces (isolated rooms, change areas) and manage access/visibility.
Event plans consider age-appropriate supervision, medical/first-aid coverage, and pick-up points.
Training & communication
Mandatory induction plus annual refresher for staff, coaches, managers, refs, and regular volunteers.
Short, seasonal toolbox talks for teams (how to get help, who to talk to).
Parents receive a one-page “What to expect” summary each season.
Records & review
Maintain WWCC register, role assessments, induction/training logs.
Keep incident reports secure and confidential.
Annual review of child-safe practices and updates following any significant incident.
What parents & players can expect from us
A welcoming, inclusive environment with clear behaviour standards.
Easy ways to speak up (contact the CSO/GM or use our report form).
Prompt, fair responses to concerns and privacy respected.
Coaches and staff who are screened, trained, and supervised.
Basketball is about belonging — teammates, coaches, parents, volunteers — everyone. This Member Protection Policy ensures we all work together to keep our club safe, respectful and welcoming. It tells you what’s expected, how we support each other, and how we deal with issues if they arise.
Blood Spill Policy – CLICK HERE
Power Outage Policy – CLICK HERE
Concussion Policy – CLICK HERE
Mental Health Critical Incident Policy – COMING SOON
Emergency Drill Policy – CLICK HERE
Participant Injury Policy – CLICK HERE
BASKETBALL VICTORIA POLICIES
Basketball Victoria CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
This document is designed to be displayed at all stadiums to inform entrants about behavioural standards and requirements.
Basketball Victoria CODES OF CONDUCT
The Codes of Conduct list the expected behaviour in basketball by administrators, coaches, officials, players, parents and spectators.
Basketball Victoria PLAYER INSURANCE
Basketball Victoria provides a level of insurance to all registered members of Affiliated Associations.
Basketball Victoria TRIBUNAL BY-LAWS
These by-laws establish the Tribunal to deal with misbehaviour in basketball.
Basketball Victoria MEMBER PROTECTION BY-LAWS
These by-laws set the obligations for screening persons who work with children and deal with discrimination, harassment and vilification on grounds of gender, race and so on.
Basketball Victoria PARTICIPANTS’ PROTECTION BY-LAWS
These By-laws contain various requirements with respect to pregnancy, first aid equipment and heat policy designed to protect participants.
Basketball Victoria Photo & Video Policy
This policy sets out the conditions under which photographs and video can be taken at basketball games and venues.
More policies from Basketball Victoria can be found HERE.
Transgender & Gender Diverse Inclusion Policy – CLICK HERE
Junior Sharks Selection Policy – CLICK HERE
Community Competition Junior Sharks Participation Policy – CLICK HERE
Outbound Tour Policy – CLICK HERE
Long Distance Game Policy – COMING SOON
Board of Management Charter – CLICK HERE
Board of Management Succession Policy – CLICK HERE
Member Protection Policy – CLICK HERE
Conflict of Interest Policy – CLICK HERE
Nomination for Life Membership Policy – CLICK HERE
Award Naming Policy – COMING SOON