AUCKLAND WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL VISION STATEMENT

OBJECTIVE: To promote and encourage participation in the sport of wheelchair basketball. AN IMPORTANT SPORTING QUESTION TO ASK OURSELVES How can we strengthen the health and development of Auckland Wheelchair Basketball? MODEL THE WAY: People who model the way will have the following characteristics and values: Show enthusiasm about the sport. This is shown in their attendance, timeliness, & sense of fair play. Share the responsibilities of managing the resources and tasks of running the club. Contribute financially. Bring a professional approach to the team sport and build relationships that support each other both on and off the court.

UNDERSTANDING WORKING TOGETHER The process of aligning values may be a difficult process for some, but the overriding purpose is to achieve success. Rules are boundaries which help achieve the goal of sporting and recreational success. However, the primary focus is on the values that inspire us as a team and not on how to test the boundaries as individuals. We must all play by the rules. INSPIRE A SHARED VISION We all have a shared vision of the future of the club which includes the improvement of players with their skills, fitness, endurance and participation in the club. CHALLENGE THE PROCESS We will continue to evaluate the successes and lost opportunities to enable better planning and management of the clubs resources. ENABLE OTHERS TO ACT We will provide an environment that enables team members to strengthen their character, skills, self-determination and the development of competency within wheelchair basketball. ENCOURAGING EACH OTHER We will use the buddy system (where an elite player is paired with a development player) to provide support so that players can achieve their expectations of progressing in wheelchair basketball.

AUCKLAND WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL MISSION STATEMENT

Auckland Wheelchair Basketball will provide the opportunity for current members and new members to advance their skills and proficiency of the sport. VALUES
The values that will be upheld by any basketball participant are: Commitment Co-operation Receptiveness Supportiveness Fairness

WHAT WE AVOID
The values that will be avoided by any basketball participant are: Inconsistency Complacency Selfishness Defensiveness

TEAM APPROACH A team helps to: Develop each persons character and their skills. Develop belief in ourselves, our contribution and the contributions of others to the team. Find areas of learning within wheelchair basketball that give us the satisfaction of achievement and opportunities to pass that learning on to others.

A team player has a humorous approach to their own mistakes and an educating approach to the mistakes of other players. People with a good team attitude can: Understand how their life issues, feelings, expectations and motivation is impacting on their sporting performance. Recognise what might be affecting other peoples sporting performance and offer assistance.

AUCKLAND WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL CULTURAL STATEMENT

COMMITMENT We will be committed to the mission, values and involvement with the sport of Auckland Wheelchair Basketball. This means that we will be clear on the level of participation we can achieve and show consistent, whole hearted participation in that expressed level. OWNERSHIP OF THE FUTURE OF THE CLUB We recognise that our consistent high level of commitment to the club affects the future of both those currently participating, and future members of the club. INTEGRITY We will use our wisdom & knowledge to focus on the required skills of wheelchair basketball while at training sessions and during games. We will ensure that the team can rely on our participation and improvement in the skills and fitness required for the sport. Value will be added to the sport based on our careful consideration of issues and problems that hinder the goals of the club. EXCELLENCE We can choose how we wish to change and progress as an individual. However, we must acknowledge that the extent of our progress will affect the progress of others in the team. COMMUNICATION We will always speak politely & truthfully to team members, officials, referees, coaches, and competitors. Profanity, rudeness, sarcasm, or gossip is not acceptable. Respect for all people must be shown at all times. If we upset anyone, we apologize first and then work on a solution. If someone upsets us, we will tell them immediately and collectively find time to formulate how we will negotiate through the upset / conflict. We will see that we focus on the issue, clarification of the facts, understanding of feelings & background and not on our perceived imperfections of other peoples character. SUCCESS Success is achieved by meeting the expectations that we have communicated to our team members within wheelchair basketball. TEAM The playing of wheelchair basketball requires the resources, skills and commitment of a team. We will be flexible enough to agree as a team to change what we are doing if it is not working. That change may require certain individuals to change, or all of us as a team to change. JOY Basketball is a sport to be enjoyed and appreciated. We will focus on the positive, speak kindly to all, evaluate facts, share feelings and fears with the appropriate people and help ourselves to be happier, healthier, better people. We are grateful for the people we share basketball with, be they players or support people and we will show that appreciation to them.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION When others disagree with us on how the team is functioning or progressing, we will all see these negotiating situations as opportunities to learn. Negotiating solutions within Wheelchair Basketball means we will creatively think of options and engage in discussing the benefits and consequences of the various options. RULES / BOUNDARIES While participating in Auckland Wheelchair Basketball we commit to: Being drug free other than those prescribed by a doctor. Being alcohol free. Respecting other peoples property, including any club equipment, or venue used for the sport. Adhering to the smoking policies applicable to public facilities. Understanding that intimidation, threatening language or violence, is not only unacceptable and may lead to the club management or any affected individual seeking police intervention. Understanding that inappropriate language or contact of an unwanted/inappropriate nature is unacceptable. Inappropriate may be deemed that which makes the affected person feel worried for their value or safety. Any person raising a concern about inappropriate behaviour from another member will be given support to approach that person and resolve any misunderstanding. The club management will respond promptly to any unresolved issues. All players must pay the compulsory $20 yearly to Parafed & $45 compulsory to WBNZ. Auckland Wheelchair Basketball fees are $100 for the year cash or direct debit, or $60 now $60 in July, or direct debit $12 per month (resulting in $120 payment for the year). Players that only want to come to League nights will pay $10 per game at any League night. Full year payment due by March.

CONSEQUENCES OF UNWANTED/INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR Criteria for stand downs: Disobeying any of the guidelines set out in these documents e.g. using alcohol or drugs, abusing or dis-respecting people, illegal activity, sexual harassment/inappropriate physical contact or mental harassment. Duration of stand downs: Depends on the nature of the offense. Stand downs will range from 1 day life ban. For serious matters the committee will meet to determine the duration. For example: 1st time you will be asked to leave training and come back next week. 2nd time you will be asked to have one month off training. 3rd time the situation will be brought to the committee. On-going inappropriate behaviour - you will be asked to come back next year Criteria for expulsion: Will be dependent on the offense. The committee will look at each situation specifically NAME: SIGNED: . .