to inspire our youth, regardless of race, creed, or national origin;
to practice the ideals of health, citizenship, and character;
to implant the game elements of safety, sanity, and intelligent supervision;
to keep the welfare of the player first, foremost, and entirely free of adult quest for glory;
to emphasize teamwork for all participants.
To achieve that end, Vallejo NJB follows this code of ethics:
Code of Ethics
Remember that a basketball game is only a game — not the end of the world for the NJB players, coaches, parents, or partipicants.
NJB promotes the physicial, mental, spiritual, moral, and emotional soundness of the individual players.
Understand and accept the rules and regulations of the game.
Respect the integrity and judgment of the game referees.
Create an enjoyable atmosphere for all visitors and guests during NJB games.
Always demonstrate friendly and courteous attitudes toward opponents and game referees.
Play fair and strive for good values.
Emphasize good sportsmanship.
All adults should conduct their behavior in a positive fashion. Adults are role models for our NJB players.
Spectators whall never harass the game referees or players or coaches. Cheer every good play, no matter who makes it. Praise our children, and please always recognize the good and never the bad!
Players shall play for the love of the game — winning without extreme ego, losing without excuses, and never quit.
Encourage leadership, use of initiative, and good judgement.
Silent Sunday
Silent Sunday is an NJB tradition to remind everyone that NJB is for the kids, and kids look to the adults in their lives for how to behave. To encourage positive support, one weekend in the season will be designated "Silent Sunday" — spectators are to remain silent throughout the entire games, although clapping will be permitted.
Site directors and the Board of Directors are instructed to enforce Silent Sunday, hoping that we remind ourselves of the significant role we play in the lives of our kids at their NJB events.
