Southern Peninsula Basketball Association is introducing Behaviour Warning Cards across all Community Competitions this season, junior and senior.
Basketball means a lot to this community. We see it every weekend: the cheering, the nerves, the pride. That passion is exactly why we want every court to stay a safe, respectful space for the people who make the game possible, our officials, players, coaches and families.
The Behaviour Warning Card is a simple, visible way of upholding the SPBA Code of Conduct that's always applied at our games.
Nothing about the rules is changing. What's new is a clear, consistant warning step before any further action is taken.
One first and only warning, applied the same way on every court.
If comments, gestures or actions directed at officials, players, coaches or spectators cross the line into negative, inappropriate, abusive or disruptive behaviour, a warning card will be issued.
A technical foul may be issued against the team, and/or the individual may be asked to leave the venue.
A season-wide standard. This isn't a response to any one incident, team or individual. It applies the same way across every SPBA court, all season.
This isn't about dampening passion for the game. It's about backing the people who make game day possible.
Backing the referees who show up 7 days a week so every game can go ahead.
The coaches and team managers who keep community basketball running.
Every junior player gets to enjoy basketball in an environment their family is proud of.
The cheering, the nerves and the pride are what make our game days special. None of that changes.
Same game, same Code of Conduct, one clear step.
The Code of Conduct that has always applied to SPBA games now has a clear, consistant warning step before further action is taken.
Coaches and team managers will be briefed ahead of the season and can answer any questions for their team.
Posters explaining the process will be visible at all SPBA venues from the start of the season.
Questions? Reach out to your club or team manager, or contact the SPBA office at Dromana Stadium.
