NBL: Game Day Delegate Role Description

It is the responsibility of every team to provide a Game Day Delegate. Any team failing to do so shall be liable to disciplinary action.

Role of the Game Day Delegate

Both the HOME team and AWAY team must nominate a responsible adult/member of their club to act as Game Day Delegate on the day of the game.

For the home club, this must NOT be the team manager or coach, but another adult who is at the game.

For the away team, this should not be the team manager or coach, but if there is no other person is available, this role can be the responsibility of the team manager.

The Game Day Delegate must be confirmed in the Game Day Schedule that is communicated between the two teams at least fourteen days prior to the fixture, any changes need to be communicated with opposing team and officials.

The Game Day Delegate needs to fully understand the schedule and logistics of the day to be able to respond to any questions/queries during the pre-match meeting and event.

Game Day Delegate Responsibility

1. Upon arrival at the venue, the Game Day Delegate from the home team will ask their opponents who their Game Day Delegate is and make introductions to each other.
2. Together, they will then report to the match officials at least 15 minutes before the start of the game and introduce themselves.
3. The primary responsibility of the home team Game Day Delegate is to look after the officials before, during and after the game until they leave the venue. It would be appropriate if the home and away team delegates did the job together.
4. This would include, showing the referees where the changing rooms and toilets are, directing them to the correct court, possibly offering a drink at half time and after the game.
5. During the game, each delegate will be responsible for the behaviour of all club members and spectators. If the referee needs to they will, during a stoppage in play, approach the Game Day Delegate to assist them in dealing with any problems that may occur. The Game Day Delegate is not exempt from being reported for misconduct.
6. The home team Game Day Delegate is responsible for ensuring the scoresheet is submitted to Basketball England or is given to the club administrator who is responsible for this task immediately after the game.
7. The Basketball England Code of Ethics and Conduct must be considered by the delegate at all times, and any serious incidents must be reported through the Report It tool on Basketball England’s website.
8. Basketball England is totally committed to promoting anti-discrimination and the Basketball England Equality and Equity policy must be emphasised and observed at all times.