Code of Conduct

Should a player or parent fail to adhere to this Code of Conduct, they are subject to a warning and/or discipline by the organization. Multiple violations of the rules, may result in a player or a family being suspended and/or asked to leave the organization without a refund of any fees.

In joining the Dallas Thunder basketball organization, I (player and parent) agree to uphold the following program rules:

For Players:

1. I will demonstrate the character quality of attentiveness by listening to the instructions of my coaches.
2. I will demonstrate the character quality of faithfulness by attending all practices and games that I possibly can, and I will use my best efforts to notify a coach or team coordinator ahead of time should any absence be necessary.
3. I will demonstrate the character quality of orderliness by submitting to the following dress codes:
Thunder players will not wear jewelry during practices or games.
Thunder players will maintain a clean-cut appearance during the season
Thunder players will wear a practice jersey during entire practice and change clothes in the locker room.
Thunder players will dress appropriately for all practices, games, and Thunder events.
4. I will maintain a positive, teachable attitude at all times regardless of the situation.

For Players and Parents:

5. I (player and parent) will ensure my actions with Thunder families honor God and are respectful of the other players and families in the organization. I understand not every family holds the same set of values and actions that may seem fine to some offer offense to others. We must make every effort not to offer any offense.
6. I (player and parent) will demonstrate the character quality of discipline by following any and all rules established by my team and coaches.
7. I (player and parent) agree to submit to the coach’s decisions in regards to playing time and game decisions
8. I (player) will honor the organization’s curfew on all road trips including tournament games. I (parent) understand players must be in their rooms by curfew and in bed by midnight.
9. I (player and parent) will not place any negative or inappropriate content on Facebook or any other social media. This includes the use of profanity or any other content that does not reflect a Christ-like attitude.
10. I (player) will demonstrate the character quality of self-control by not participating in the use of profane language, alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. I (parent) will demonstrate the character quality of self-control by managing my temper and demonstrating patience with others, especially opponents, coaches, and officials and refrain from profane language.
11. I (player and parent) will maintain a servant’s attitude and serve at the mandatory fundraiser and in other ways to help Thunder (i.e. during home games at concession stand, HS players taking stats, clock, game book).
12. I (player and parent) will follow the Dallas Thunder Grievance Policy.

Parents of players and siblings who are under 11 years of age are responsible for watching their children or having someone watch their children before, during, and after practices and games.

All technical fouls will be reviewed by coaches and leadership and will be addressed as needed.