1. I, the parent/Guardian of the above-named child, hereby give my approval for his/her participation in all South Burnaby Metro Club activities associated with the sport for which he/she is registered in. 
2. I do hereby authorize SBMC to use my child’s picture, video and/or any other media related to a SBMC Club activity in the Club’s flyer, brochure, website and/or any other SBMC marketing material. I acknowledge that since participation in publications and websites produced by the South Burnaby Metro Club is voluntary, neither the minor children nor I will receive financial compensation. I further agree that participation in any publication and website produced by the South Burnaby Metro Club confers no rights of ownership whatsoever.
3. I assume full responsibility for all the risks, liabilities and hazards arising due to playing the sport he/she is registered in, including transportation to and from associated activities. 
4. I do hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify and agree to hold harmless, the South Burnaby Metro Club and all associated sponsors and participants with my child. 
5. I will provide transportation for my child to all games and practices and I will provide all required personal equipment necessary to play the sport for which my child is registered in.
6. I understand that all fees must be paid before my child will be placed on a team and acknowledge that South Burnaby Metro Club may apply a processing fee for all refunds or dishonoured cheques at the sole discretion of the South Burnaby Metro Club.  
7. I will not force my child to participate in sports.
8. I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth, not adults. 
9. I will teach my child that doing one’s best is as important as winning.
10. I will encourage and promote a team spirit and will endeavour to have my child attend all games, practices and events related to the basketball season.
11. I will follow the rules and policies of SBMC and rules of Basketball BC.
12. I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by  demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game, practice and/or other sporting event.
13. I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing/taunting, refusing to shake hands or publicly using profane language or gestures. This includes not questioning the official’s judgement in public.
14. I will discuss any differences with coaches away from all children in a calm and dignified manner. 
15. I understand that the coach is in charge and has the position of authority over the children during the games, practices and events.
16. I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility, violence or any unsportsmanlike manner.
17.   I will demand that my child treats other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, religion, sex or ability.
18. I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a game.
19. I will promote the emotional and physical well-being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.
20. I will respect the referees and their authority during games and will never question, discuss or confront them on or off the court.
21. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from tobacco, drugs and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at all sporting events.
22. I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team or I’ve been asked by an official coach for assistance.
23. Failure to comply with the above may result in, but is not limited to a warning, suspension and/or temporary or permanent removal from the association as decided by SBMC Basketball.

1. Treat everyone with respect (coaches, officials, parents, spectators and teammates). 

2. Respect and accept with dignity the decisions of officials and coaches.

3. Be generous in winning and graceful in losing.

4. Not accept nor participate in bullying of any player/coach/official/member of the public physically, verbally and emotionally.

5. Exercise self-control always

6. Refrain from unsportsmanlike gestures, talk, language or profanity. Taunting or teasing players on the opposing team is unacceptable.

7. Refrain from throwing equipment or any object in disgust.

8. Refrain from the use of physical force outside of the rules of the game.

9. Play fair. Play within the rules and the spirit of the game at all times.

10. Practice and encourage good sportsmanship with all players, coaches, officials and parents at every game

11. Do my personal best: remember that winning isn’t everything – that having fun, improving skills, making friends and doing my best are just as important.

12. Attend every practice, game and team event that is possible and will give the coach reasonable notice prior to practice, game or event, if I am unable to attend.

13. Always try to be on time for games and practices.

14. Observe all the policies and rules in place at the gymnasiums that are being used.

15. Not engage in horseplay in or around the public areas

I also agree that if my child fails to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, he/she will be subject to disciplinary action that could include, but is not limited to the following:

a. Verbal warning by officials, coaches, program coordinator and/or SBMC Basketball.

b. Player game suspension

c. Player season suspension

d. Permanent removal from the association