Policies & Procedures

The PRBC/Rockets Logo is the Club’s identity and reputation.  It is the responsibility of the Board of Directors to protect that identity and reputation.  No one has the authority to use the logo or any version thereof without prior written approval from the Board of Directors, who holds exclusive rights to the Club’s intellectual property, which includes the PRBC/Rockets logo. The use of this logo without prior written consent constitutes an infringement of our intellectual property rights and is against our policies.

All merchandize using the PRBC/Rockets Logo must be from the approved Merchandize Catalogue and obtained through Accent Logos.  The following naming guidelines should be adhered to:

When wearing clothing that is promoting the Club and visible to the public (on back) last name should be used. In the case where there are siblings it is common practice to put First initial “dot” Last name. (Example: L.Cantin or S.Cantin)

When wearing clothing that is promoting the Club and visible to the public (on arm) first name or appropriate nickname can be used. (Example Matthieu is his name, but he goes by Matt)

Prescott Russell Basketball Club (PRBC) is a registered not-for-profit organization and a member of Basketball Ontario.  PRBC wants to ensure that all youth wanting to play basketball have the opportunity to do so, without financial restrictions or limitations.  As a not-for-profit, community club, we try to keep our registration fees as low as possible.  If finances are tight and preventing your child(ren) from playing basketball, please check out a few options below….

PRBC – is committed to ensuring local children have the opportunity to play basketball.  If you’re going through a rough patch, finances are tight and/or you don’t qualify for available funding sources elsewhere, please don’t hesitate to contact someone within the Club.  We always set funds aside to help families in need.

Jumpstart – is committed to ensuring kids in need have equal access to sports and physical activity.

KidSport – is a grass roots Canadian non-profit organization that provides support to under-resourced children and youth, 18 years and younger, by removing financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport. 

Definition
Anyone who participates in an activity, including but not limited to practices, games and tournaments, is considered an athlete.

Goal Statement
Any athlete participating in Ontario Basketball sanctioned events will be expected to adhere to Ontario Basketball principles of Fair Play and the Conduct Policy for Athletes.

Actions
Athletes will always model mature behaviour consistent with that of Ontario Basketball guidelines. In addition to the responsibilities of the Code of Conduct, athletes of OBA will:

• Adhere to all Fair Play principles.
• Participate to one’s best abilities in all competitions, practices, training sessions, events, or activities.
• Properly represent oneself and not attempt to enter a competition for which one is not eligible, by reason of age, classification, or other reason.
• Participate for the love and enjoyment of the game.
• Respect the efforts and accomplishments of teammates and opponents.
• Respect officials, coaches, spectators and event organizers.
• Respect the facility where the competition is held.
• Respect the rules of the game.

Individuals who are witness to any actions contrary to the Conduct Policy for Athletes should contact Ontario Basketball’s Commissioner of Fair Play and Resolution.

PRBC is committed to implementing reasonably appropriate screening of all it’s volunteers directly connected to the Club’s participants, with a view to better matching people’s skills and experiences to relevant needs and opportunities; to improving the quality and safety of programs and services, and to reduce risk and potential liability.

​Police Records Checks (Vulnerable Sector) are required every two (2) years

Appropriate Interview, Training and Evaluation conducted

References will be contacted (2-3)

Full OBA screening policy

Definition
Anyone who participates as a teacher, leader or instructor to train, educate or motivate athletes to compete in an athletic activity.

Goal Statement
Any coach participating in Ontario Basketball sanctioned events will be expected to adhere to Ontario Basketball’s principles of Fair Play and the Conduct Policy for Coaches.

Actions
In addition to the responsibilities of the OBA Code of Conduct, Coaches have added accountability. The coach-athlete relationship is a privileged one and plays a critical role in the personal, sport, and athletic development of the athlete and must not abuse this relationship. Coaches of Ontario Basketball will:

• Be a Leader, a positive influence and a role model.
• Meet all requirements set out by OBA in order to be a certified coach.
• Reward effort, Fair Play and commitment.
• Recognize and respect the differences in all athletes.
• Demonstrate respect for all individuals involved in the game.
• Always consider the physical and emotional well being of the athletes.
• Communicate in a positive and rational manner, and use inoffensive language.
• Respect and coach within the spirit of the game.
• Always attempt to contribute to the betterment of the game of basketball.

Individuals who are witness to any actions contrary to the Conduct Policy for Coaches should contact Ontario Basketball’s Commissioner of Fair Play and Resolution.

Definition
Anyone watching a particular athletic activity or event whether sitting or standing is considered a spectator. A spectator may be a parent, a relative, friend, teammate, athlete from opposing team, administrator or coach not directly involved in the game. Spectators are an important part of any athletic activity; however, they are not essential. Spectators should never influence the outcome of an event and must never pose a distraction to athletes, other spectators, timers, score keepers and referees.

Goal Statement
Any spectator watching an OBA sanctioned event will be expected to respect and adhere to the Spectator Conduct Policy.

Actions
In addition to the responsibilities of this OBA Code of Conduct, spectators of athletes and spectators at events will:

• Support the game of basketball.
• Encourage athletes to play by the rules and resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
• Stress the importance of participation.
• Avoid spectator-imposed pressures to win.
• Be supportive of the athlete, team, coach, opponents and officials.
• Respect the decisions and judgments of officials and encourage athletes to do the same.
• Maintain a supportive, constructive atmosphere conducive to the athletes’ personal development.
• Refrain from negative communications with athletes, coaches, the scorers’ table or game officials.
• At no time should spectators go on to the basketball court or approach the team bench area. This includes the time when teams enter for warm up until the time when teams leave the court at the end of the game.

Individuals who are witness to any actions contrary to the Conduct Policy for Spectators should contact Ontario Basketball’s Commissioner of Fair Play and Resolution.