Members of the Bermuda Basketball Association (BBA) are expected to conduct themselves at all times in a manner which is consistent with the values of the BBA.
Conduct which violates these values may be subject to sanctions set down in Chapter XI of the BBA’s Constitution, which deals with Misconduct and Discipline.
A. Physical Contact Misconduct
1. No Individual Shall: At any time strike, shove, threaten to strike, or lay a hand upon an official, player or spectator.
2. No Individual Shall: Use unnecessarily rough tactics during the course of a game.
3. Assault charges may be filed for the above examples of misconduct.
B. Verbal and Visual Misconduct
1. No Individual Shall: Engage in an abusive, verbal attack upon any official or individual on or off the contest area.
2. No Individual shall: Use trash talk; profane; obscene; or vulgar language, under any circumstances, on or off the contest area.
3. No Individual Shall: Engage in an objectionable demonstration of dissent or unsportsmanlike conduct such as throwing equipment or any other forceful action.
4. No Individual Shall: Except the coach/manager, contend the decision of an official.
C. General Misconduct
1. No Individual Shall: Refuse to abide by an officials decision.
2. No Individual Shall: Appear in the contest area under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
3. No Individual Shall: Consume alcoholic beverages while the team is participating in a game or in the contest area.
D. Penalties
Minimum Penalty: Warning by the official or site supervisor.
Medium Penalty: Suspension from the current game and any subsequent games on the same day.
Medium Penalty: Official may call the game and award a forfeit victory to the opponent.
Medium Penalty: League coordinator may suspend the individual/team from between one additional game and from further league play.
Maximum Penalty: Penalty will be determined after review from the Disciplinary Committee.
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