One of the many challenging aspects of coaching is to play the part of role model to our players. Behavior of our players on the court and in public, for the most part, is extremely favorable. In the heat of the game, it isn’t hard to get emotional. Nevertheless, we have an obligation to our players to reinforce teamwork and good sportsmanship. Sometimes behavior of individuals off the court raises eyebrows. Like coaches, parents also must be role models for our children and need to set a positive example as a fan of the game.

These guidelines will help provide an enjoyable experience for our players and other spectators. All parents will abide by a Code of Conduct which includes the provisions that follow. Any violation of these rules may result in the revocation of participation privileges in the Royalty Basketball Program for the parent(s)/guardian(s), player or both.

• Set an example of sportsmanship for our children to follow
• Retain perspective
• Having your athlete on time, fully dressed and ready for practice at the designated time. Part of your playing time will be based on your attendance and preparation at practices. Excessive absences will result in dismissal from the program.
• Always accept decision of game officials and judges as being fair and called to the best of the officials’ ability
• Never protest an official’s call in a demonstrative manner which might incite violent or aggressive fan involvement
• Never criticize, belittle, antagonize, berate or otherwise incite an opposing team, its players, coaches, cheerleaders or fans by word of mouth or gesture
• Be realistic about your child’s strengths and weaknesses. Help them outside of practice and games to develop their skills
• Remember that coaches, managers, and league officials are unpaid volunteers
• Do not participate in slanderous or hurtful gossip
• Do not fight. Do not use foul or abusive language or gestures to any other parent, coach or player. Such behavior can result in you being ejected from future games and potential ejection of your child from the program
• Never use abusive or profane language at any time
• Let the coaches do their job. Never coach from the stands. A violation can result in a student-athlete not participating in the current and/or future games.
• Never smoke and/or use smokeless tobacco at any Royalty Basketball Programs function
• Always abstain from the possession and drinking of alcoholic beverages and the possession of any illegal substance at any Royalty Basketball function.

We have a very positive and reputable basketball program, and great coaching and administrative staffs. We also have positive and supportive parents. Let’s dedicate ourselves from start to finish, day in and day out, to making the Royalty Basketball Program the best in the Greater Kansas City and Surrounding areas. With willing spirit and teamwork, we can accomplish any goal.

The following guidelines will provide an environment that is sure to create an enjoyable experience for all our players, coaches and parents. All players will abide by a Code of Conduct which includes the provisions that follow. Any violation of these rules may result in the revocation of playing privileges in the Royalty Basketball Program.

• Set an example of sportsmanship for teammates and other players to follow
• Be on time fully dressed and ready for practice at the designated time. Part of your playing time will be based on your attendance and preparation at practices. Excessive absences will result in dismissal from the program.
• Do not talk back to coaches or parents. Respect your fellow teammates, coaches and parents at all times
• Prepare yourself mentally and physically, daily and for each and every practice. Stay focused on your responsibilities
• Keep your grades up. Poor academic performance and poor citizenship in school will result in suspension from games and practice until improvement is made and parent/coaches expectations for good academic performance have been met
• Never criticize, belittle, antagonize, berate or otherwise incite an opposing team, its players, coaches, cheerleaders or fans by word of mouth or by gesture
• Do not taunt, yell at or in any way try to distract players on the opposing team
• Shake hands with the opposing team after the game
• Shake hands with the referees after the game
• Always accept decisions of game officials and judges as being fair and called to the best ability of the officials
• Never protest an official’s call in a demonstrative manner which might incite violent or aggressive fan involvement
• Do not use foul or abusive language or gestures to any other player, coach, or referee. Such behavior can result in you being ejected from a game or the program
• Do not use four or abusive language or gestures at practice, games or at any other Royalty Basketball Program functions. Any violation will result in immediate suspension from games and practices.
• Do not fight. Such behavior will result in an automatic ejection from a game and suspension from the next game. Any player ejected from two games will be permanently suspended from the Royalty Basketball Program
• Do not use drugs, alcohol or tobacco. A player will be dropped from the program for use of drugs, alcohol or tobacco
• Remember that you represent your parent, coaches, yourself and your team. Be smart and use common sense
• Be disciplined and responsible on every occasion at school, at home and at practice. Be responsible and you will see the positive results for many years to come.

We must all remember in order to get respect, we must first give respect

Be the model, not the problem

We take pride in the Royalty Basketball Program

Therefore, let us, both children and adults, set the example for one another