Coach Conduct

JBL Coach Code Of Conduct

The Jersey Basketball League (JBL) endeavors to create a league in which its player-participants can develop basketball skills and enjoy competition in a safe and fun environment. All coaches in the JBL will abide by the following Code of Conduct.

Coaches are responsible for their Spectators, Assistant Coaches, & Players

Coaches in the JBL shall:

Refrain from criticism of opposing teams, their players, coaches, and fans by word of mouth or gesture.
Accept decisions of game officials without argument as fair & called to the best of the abilities of the officials.
Be responsible for conduct, control, and removal of any unruly fan(s) in violation of the spectator’s code of conduct, at the request of the game officials. If this occurs, the coach has 3 options:

a) Remove the violator him/herself from the gym.

b) Call the police to remove the violator

c) Forfeit the game if they will not do either a or b

Not use abusive or profane language at any time.
Not permit participation of any player who is ineligible for any reason.
Remove any player from games when in doubt about his/her health, whether or not as a result of injury, until competent medical advice is available.
Not deliberately incite unsportsmanlike conduct.
Not use alcohol, illegal substances, or tobacco products at game sites.

Each Coach/Player Technical Foul will count 1 pt to the Team Conduct Violation total.

Any Coach/Player/Spectator Ejections will result in the following penalties:

1^st Offense – If any individual player, coach, timekeeper, scorer, or spectator is ejected from a game, that person will not be allowed to attend or participate in the next 2 games.

2^nd Offense – That person(s) will be suspended for the next 5 games.

3^rd Offense – Results in that person(s) suspension from the League indefinitely.

ANY TEAM WHO HAS ACCRUED 7 PTS OF CODE OF CONDUCT ISSUES ARE INELIGIBLE FOR THE PLAYOFFS.