CLUB STANDARDS & SAFE SPORT

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At B-Ballerz Academy Elite, the safety and well-being of every athlete comes first. 

We are committed to providing a positive, inclusive and respectful environment where all participants can learn, compete and thrive.

Our club supports and follows the principles, policies and Safe Sport standards established by Ontario Basketball and Canada Basketball. We encourage all athletes, parents, coaches and volunteers to become familiar with these important resources.

🔗 Ontario Basketball Policies & Procedures

A complete resource for Safe Sport, concussion management, codes of conduct, complaints, discipline, screening, accessibility, and other club policies.

View Ontario Basketball Policies & Procedures

B-Ballerz Academy Elite is committed to responsible coach recruitment, education and supervision.

Depending on their role and level of responsibility, coaches and volunteers may be required to complete:

• Appropriate background or vulnerable-sector screening.
• Required Ontario Basketball and Canada Basketball registration.
• National Coaching Certification Program training.
• Safe Sport and ethics education.
• Concussion awareness training.
• Ongoing club training and professional development.

Our club works to apply the Rule of Two, ensuring athlete interactions and communications occur in open, observable and justifiable environments, with another responsible adult present whenever reasonably possible. 

Ontario Basketball requires Persons in Authority to follow the Rule of Two, while the Coaching Association of Canada identifies it as a central responsible-coaching practice.

The health of our athletes always takes priority over participation.

Any athlete showing signs or symptoms of a possible concussion will be removed from activity and referred for appropriate assessment. An athlete with a suspected or diagnosed concussion must not return to basketball until the appropriate return-to-sport requirements have been completed and medical clearance has been provided when required.

This reflects Ontario Basketball’s concussion policy, which requires athletes with a suspected concussion to be removed from sport, medically assessed and prevented from returning to sanctioned activity before they are properly cleared.

Our coaches are also expected to:

• Take injuries and symptoms seriously.
• Follow facility emergency procedures.
• Maintain access to emergency contact information.
• Communicate incidents to parents or guardians.
• Document significant injuries and safety concerns.
• Never pressure an athlete to continue playing through injury.

B-Ballerz Academy Elite welcomes athletes and families from different backgrounds, cultures, communities, abilities and levels of basketball experience.

We expect everyone involved in our programs to demonstrate respect toward:

• Athletes and teammates.
• Coaches and volunteers.
• Officials and opponents.
• Parents and spectators.
• Facilities and community partners.
• The rules and spirit of basketball.

Discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation and abusive behaviour are not acceptable within our programs.

Our goal is to create an environment where every athlete feels safe, supported and able to participate with confidence.

Our programs prioritize long-term athlete development over short-term results.

We provide age-appropriate opportunities that help athletes develop:

• Physical literacy and movement skills.
• Fundamental basketball skills.
• Confidence and decision-making.
• Teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Leadership and personal responsibility.
• A lifelong enjoyment of basketball and physical activity.

Athletes are encouraged to learn through purposeful instruction, appropriate competition, positive feedback and progressive challenges.

Every child develops at a different pace. Playing time, team placement, training expectations and competition are approached with consideration for the athlete’s age, stage of development, safety and readiness.

Creating a positive basketball environment requires cooperation among the club, coaches, athletes and families.

We will lead professionally, communicate clearly, protect athlete well-being and model the behaviour expected from participants.

Athletes are expected to listen, work hard, respect others, care for facilities and represent the club positively.

Families are expected to encourage their children, respect coaches and officials, communicate concerns appropriately and contribute to a positive environment.

Safety, conduct or welfare concerns should be shared promptly and respectfully with club leadership.

Club contact:
ERFAN@BBALLERZ.CA
(416) 526 5594