PYB Policies

Zero Tolerance Policy

In order to provide an atmosphere conducive to developing the skills and knowledge of basketball, all of the participants of Pembroke Youth Basketball shall conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. The Pembroke Youth Basketball Board of Directors has voted to institute and enforce a zero tolerance policy. Coaches, players and spectators are not permitted to harass the referee, negatively address coaches of any team or players of any team. Such conduct undermines the referee’s and coach’s authority and can create a hostile environment for everyone attending games, practices, evaluations or tryouts (hereafter an “event”) and the players participating. No one other than a coach is to address the referee during the game (coaches are also responsible for the conduct of their co-coaches, players and spectators).

Coaches are not allowed to:

Use profanity when talking to their players or parents during an event.
Harass the referee. (They should wait until half time or the end of the game or use a timeout to respectfully discuss the situation with the referee).
Utilize public social media to disparage opposing players, coaches or the referees.
Directly engage the players of another team in a negative or disparaging manner.

Players are not allowed to:

Use profanity during an event.
Negatively address the referee. (On questionable calls the head coach decides whether to discuss with the referee following the suggested guidelines set above). Players should show respect to officials.
Utilize public social media to disparage opposing player, Pembroke players, coaches or referees.

Spectators and Parents are not allowed to:

Use profanity when talking to or otherwise communicating with players or coaches.
Negatively address the coach during an event.
Negatively address a player during an event.
Negatively address the referee during or after the game.
Coach from the sidelines.
Make derogatory comments about the coaching staff or players on the team or opposing team during or after the game.
Utilize public social media to disparage opposing players, Pembroke players, coaches or the referees.

Any violation of the above mentioned items that is reported to or observed by a Pembroke Youth Basketball Official (Coach, Assistant Coach, Referee, Division Director, Board Member) shall be handled in the following manner:

A written description of the incident will be provided to the President, Vice President and relevant Director and Coach.
A designated member of the Pembroke Youth Basketball Board shall be appointed to investigate the incident.
If the incident is deemed to be a likely violation of this policy the following shall occur:
For a first incident, the violator in question shall receive a written notice of the violation and shall be suspended from attending the next game/event that their child or they are scheduled to participate in.
For a second incident, the violator shall be suspended from all Pembroke Youth Basketball activities for the remainder of the current season.
If a coach is a second violator, the coach shall be disqualified from future coaching in Pembroke Youth Basketball.

This policy was distributed to give the players and parents an understanding of zero tolerance.

Bullying Policy

Pembroke Youth Basketball (PYB) is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all players. Bullying, harassment, or intimidation of any kind is strictly prohibited. This policy complements PYB’s Zero Tolerance Policy and specifically addresses peer-to-peer behavior among players.

For the purpose of this policy, bullying is defined as repeated or severe behavior intended to cause physical, emotional, or social harm to another player. Bullying may be:

Verbal: teasing, insults, threats, name-calling, or intimidation
Social/Relational: intentional exclusion, spreading rumors, or manipulating friendships
Physical: pushing, hitting, tripping, or other unwanted physical contact
Cyber: harmful or inappropriate messages or posts directed at a teammate or PYB participant

This policy applies to all players at PYB practices, games, events, and any league-related activities (including digital or online communications related to the League).

Bullying is a serious violation. If the altercation is determined to be bullying, coaches and the Board will respond with progressive, but firm, disciplinary actions which could include:

The player receives a verbal warning from the coach.
Players may be removed from practice or sit out part/all of a game.
Parents/guardians notified in writing; report escalated to the Board.
Players may be suspended from future practices and/or games.
May result in immediate suspension or removal from the League at the discretion of the Board.

Note: The PYB Board reserves the right to determine the severity of any incident and apply disciplinary measures accordingly, up to and including removal from the League.

Reporting & Escalation

Coaches are responsible for documenting and reporting all bullying incidents.
Parents/guardians will be informed promptly if their child is involved in an incident.
The PYB Board will handle repeated or severe cases. Their decision will be final.

Parent/Player Acknowledgment

By registering for PYB, parents/guardians and players acknowledge that they have read, understand, and agree to abide by this policy. Participation in PYB is a privilege, and violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action as outlined above.

Travel Uniform Policy

Length of Uniform Commitment: PYB would commit to the style and cut of the uniform for three years. Uniforms would not be required to be purchased annually within those three years. If there was a size issue, a tear, or simply wanting a new set, that would be at the discretion of the individual family but must continue to use the same jersey number.

Families should expect to purchase uniform kits (reversible jersey and shorts) during third grade and during sixth grade seasons. Please know that the three-year commitment is to the grade level and not to individuals' start date in PYBS. (Example 5th grader who tries out and plays travel for the first time may be asked to purchase a uniform kit in consecutive years).

Please also note that if an incorrect size is purchased, it is the family’s responsibility to purchase an additional uniform at the correct size.

Vendor: PYB will partner with Titan Sports, a local Pembroke based company, to provide the uniforms. Coaches and/or PYB representatives will be responsible for retrieving the uniforms from Titan Sports once they are ready to pick-up and distribute them to the families.

Selection of Jersey Style & Cut: The Director of Equipment and Uniforms will be responsible for choosing the specific style, cut, and brand of uniform as well as the responsibility to obtain at least two quotes to ensure competitive pricing. This board member(s) will also be responsible to maintain a jersey number list by grade level.

Jersey Number Assignment Process: Regardless of the number of teams at a grade level, no jersey number will be used more than once within a grade/gender level to allow level changes from year to year without requiring a uniform change.

During the year that a uniform kit is required to be purchased, athletes and families will be asked to provide preferred choices for jersey numbers. Numbers will then be assigned by the Director of Equipment and Uniforms deductively to all levels.

An individual may change their jersey number from year to year on a first come first serve basis by contacting the director of gear/uniforms and selecting a jersey number not currently in use at the grade level and an awareness that they are responsible for the cost of the new jersey as the change of jersey number is not a requirement from the program.

Ordering Uniforms: Each family will be responsible for ordering their own uniform within one week of being offered a roster spot. The Director of Equipment and Uniforms will communicate with the vendor to ensure the numbering system is followed.

Concussion Policy

Section 1 – Purpose

The purpose of the Pembroke Youth Basketball (“PYB”) Policy is to provide standardized procedures for persons involved in the prevention, training, management and return to activity decisions regarding

players who incur head injuries while involved in PYB related activity, in order to protect their health

and safety.

Section 2 – Coaches

All PYB coaches shall take the publicly available training provided by the Center for Disease Control

(https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/training/index.html). The purpose of this

training is to help coaches recognize the symptoms of and understand the ramifications of head injuries in sports.

Section 3 – Parents

All parents shall either be provided a copy of this policy along with a parental information sheet which

regarding head injuries in sport or have access to both which shall be made available on the PYB

website.

Section 4 – Scope

The requirements of the PYB Concussion Policy shall apply to all in town and travel coaches for all grades and levels. The requirements of the PYB Concussion Policy shall apply to all players who participate in any PYB programs.

Section 5 – Health Care Provider

For the purposes of this PYB Concussion Policy a Health Care Provider who may clear a player who has sustained a head injury to return to play shall be:

a. A duly licensed physician;

b. A duly licensed certified athletic trainer in consultation with a licensed physician;

c. A duly licensed nurse practitioner in consultation with a licensed physician; or

d. A duly licensed neuropsychologist in coordination with the physician managing the student’s

recovery.

Section 6 – Pre-participation and Notification Requirements

Parents shall satisfy the following pre-participation requirements:

(a) Each season, before the player begins practice or competition, the parent shall:

(i) Sign and certify that their child is healthy enough to participate in PYB activities.

(ii) Review the PYB provided parental information sheet regarding head injuries.

(b) If during the season a player sustains a head injury or concussion during the season, either while participating in PYB activities or participating in non PYB activities the parent shall notify the coach of their child in writing (e-mail or other tangible document) the nature of their child’s injury and the restrictions placed on the child.

Coaches shall:

(a) Notify the President, Vice President and Secretary of PYB of a player who has sustained a head injury during PYB activities or if the coach is notified of a player head injury sustained in non PYB related activities.

(b) Not allow a player who has sustained a head injury to participate in any PYB activities until a letter is received from a Health Care Provider stating that the player is cleared for activity.

(c) A copy of any letter must be sent to the President, Vice President and Secretary of PYB prior to allowing the player to return to PYB activities.

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