The Coach must follow the below guidelines.

1) Treat all participants equitably regardless of gender, race, place of origin, color, religion, political beliefs, and socioeconomic status;

2) Share confidential information only with the consent of those involved;

3) Ensure that activities are suitable for the age, experience, ability, and physical conditions of the athletes;

4) Refrain from the use of alcohol, cannabis and tobacco in conjunction with athletic events or while working with athletes;

5) Ensure a suitable, safe setting is provided for athletes at all time;

6) Communicate and cooperate with health practitioners in all athletes' health-related needs;

7) Declare any conflicts of interest to maintain unbiased situations for all;

8) Maintain security of all provincial equipment (if any) utilized by the team;

9) Have conduct in a manner that will be benefiting the Provincial Team, the entire staff, the NLBA and Canada Basketball;

10) Display courtesy, respect and consideration towards other team members, coaches, officials and hosting organizers;

11) Demonstrate a sportsmanlike manner, and show respect and consideration towards the public;

12) Show, courtesy and consideration towards the media;

13) Refrain from statements that adversely reflect upon the NLBA, the Provincial Team Program, other Provincial Team Coaches, staff, team members, officials and organizers;

14) Provide, when possible, a positive mentoring process as outlined in the NLBA Coaches Mentoring Program;

15) Maintain a professional and positive image with the team when representing the NLBA, and the Province;

16) Refrain from doing anything to bring the provincial team, staff members, the NLBA, or Canada Basketball into disrepute;

17) Must attain the required NCCP certification as outlined by Canada Basketball to attend the national club championship;

18) Must adhere to all policies outlined by NLBA;

19) Coaches are expected to be health conscious and incorporate a philosophy of healthy eating into their athletes’ diet during the training and competition season.

20) Coaches may be videotaped, photographed, recorded and / or interviewed during this program.  The NLBA promotes involvement in our programs by posting coaches / team photos or videos on its website, on social medial (such as Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook) and / or newsletters, brochures or advertisements or through other promotional opportunities.

• The use of illegal narcotics, illegal prescription and non-prescription drugs as determined by the Government of Canada, shall be strictly prohibited during all NLBA Program activities.
• The NLBA and the Coach shall establish rules and regulations for all NLBA Programs travel, and curfew for all players.
• The Coach will be accountable to the Board of the NLBA.

Any Coach who does not abide by the contract will be liable to penalization including:

a) Withdrawal of support funding and/or;

b) Suspension and/or;

c) Withdrawal of part and/or all Provincial Team privileges and services and/or;

d) Immediate dismissal from the Provincial Team Program.

This agreement, and the conditions and responsibilities set fourth within, have been accepted in good faith by each of the parties involved.