Role of the Game Day Delegate

(NBL teams must refer to the full requirements stated in the NBL Rules and Regulations)

Both the home team and away team should nominate a responsible adult/member of their club to act as Game Day Delegate on the day of the game.

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 should be confirmed in the communication between the two teams prior to the fixture, or if that is not possible, on the day of the fixture.

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.

The responsibilities of the Game Day Delegate are as follows:

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 referee at least 15 minutes before the start of the game and introduce themselves to him or her.

3. The primary responsibility of the home team Game Day Delegate is to look after the referee 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 referee where the changing rooms and toilets are, directing them to the correct court, possibly offering a drink at half time and after the game and ensuring that their fees are paid.

5. During the game, each delegate will be responsible for the behaviour of all club members and spectators. If the referee needs to he/she will, during a stoppage in play, approach the Game Day Delegate to assist him/her 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 as required by the League, 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 and Disciplinary Code must be considered by the delegate at all times, and any Serious Incidents must be reported by emailing [email protected]. The Referee and the League should also report any Serious Incidents directly to Basketball England.

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.