Policies & Resources

Prescott Russell Basketball Club (PRBC) is a member of Ontario Basketball (OBA) and therefore must follow and adhere to all OBA policies and procedures. All members of PRBC must be familiar with these OBA policies and procedures that can be found online at: https://basketball.on.ca/about-us/policies-and-procedures.

OBA Policies & Procedures

Concussion Policy and Code of Conduct (The purpose of this Concussion Policy and Code of Conduct is to increase education and awareness for coaches, parents/guardians, players, officials, managers and other team or club members on the signs and symptoms of concussion and the specific protocols for managing concussion in Ontario Basketball (OBA) sanctioned activities. This Concussion Policy and Code of Conduct aims to 1) ensure that players with a suspected concussion are removed-from-sport and seek medical assessment and 2) all players with a suspected and/or diagnosed concussion do not participate in OBA sanctioned activities before medically cleared to return to basketball.

Fair Play Policy (Outlining the roles and responsibilities of Ontario Basketball’s Fair Play & Resolution Committee members.

Harassment Policy (Committed to providing a sport and work environment which promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices.

Zero Tolerance Policy (Abuse of Referees, Minor Officials and OBA Officials/Site Supervisor)

Transfer Policy (To promote commitment and respect among players, coaches and teams, and to uphold the values of equity, opportunity and accountability for OBA members.)

Insurance Policy We offer general liability insurance and accident insurance for all sanctioned OBA games and practices. If a player or spectator gets hurt, you're protected. If there's property damage at an event, we've got you covered. If something happens at a training camp you've organized, it's insured. We even offer travel insurance when your teams are on the road.

Out of Province/Country Travel Policy This Policy ensures that Ontario Basketball (OBA) member clubs are aware of all their rep teams who are traveling outside the province to competitions (i.e. tournaments) and other basketball-related events to ensure that they have adequate insurance coverage.

prbc Policies & Procedures

PRBC Volunteer Screening PRBC Code of Conduct Club Branding PRBC Refund Policy Financial Support

PRBC Volunteer Screening

PRBC is committed to implementing reasonably appropriate screening of all it's volunteers directly connected to the Club's participants, with a view to better matching people’s skills and experiences to relevant needs and opportunities; to improving the quality and safety of programs and services, and to reduce risk and potential liability.

Appropriate Interview, Training and Evaluation conducted
References will be contacted (2-3)
Police Records Checks (Vulnerable Sector) are required every two (2) years

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PRBC Code of Conduct

Club Branding

The PRBC/Rockets Logo is the Club’s identity and reputation. It is the responsibility of the Board of Directors to protect that identity and reputation. No one has the authority to use the logo or any version thereof without prior written approval from the Board of Directors, who holds exclusive rights to the Club's intellectual property, which includes the PRBC/Rockets logo. The use of this logo without prior written consent constitutes an infringement of our intellectual property rights and is against our policies.

All merchandize using the PRBC/Rockets Logo must be from the approved Merchandize Catalogue and obtained through Accent Logos. The following naming guidelines should be adhered to:

When wearing clothing that is promoting the Club and visible to the public (on back) last name should be used. In the case where there are siblings it is common practice to put First initial "dot" Last name. (Example: L.Cantin or S.Cantin)

When wearing clothing that is promoting the Club and visible to the public (on arm) first name or appropriate nickname can be used. (Example Matthieu is his name, but he goes by Matt)

PRBC Refund Policy

All refunds are subject to an immediate $25 administrative fee. Ensure you are aware of basic program information such as locations, dates and times prior to registering.

Jr. Rockets Program: A refund can be requested until October 30, minus a $25 admin fee.
House League: A refund can be requested until October 30, minus a $100 admin fee. No refund will be processed after October 30.
Competitive Team: No refund will be processed after the first week of practices. A refund may be payable, minus a $100 admin fee for extraordinary circumstances, however PRBC Board approval will be required.
Spring League: A refund can be requested during the first week of play, minus a $25 admin fee. No refund will be processed after the first week of play.

Financial Support

Prescott Russell Basketball Club (PRBC) is a registered not-for-profit organization and a member of Basketball Ontario. PRBC wants to ensure that all youth wanting to play basketball have the opportunity to do so, without financial restrictions or limitations. As a not-for-profit, community club, we try to keep our registration fees as low as possible. If finances are tight and preventing your child(ren) from playing basketball, please check out a few options below….

Jumpstart - is committed to ensuring kids in need have equal access to sports and physical activity - an equal chance to be their best! https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/
KidSport - is a grass roots Canadian non-profit organization that provides support to under-resourced children and youth, 18 years and younger, by removing financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport. http://www.kidsportcanada.ca/
P.R.B.C. - is committed to ensuring our local children have the opportunity to play basketball. If you’re going through a rough patch, finances are tight and/or you don't qualify for available funding sources elsewhere, please don't hesitate to contact someone within the Club. We always set funds aside to help!

Resources

PRBC Constitution 2020 0630 (Active)

PRBC Ops & Regs v2020 09 (Active)

EOBA Team Registrations (What teams have or are registering for your age category)

OBA Rules & Regulations v2019 09

OBA Tournament Search (What tournaments within the province of Ontario are available and sanctioned by the OBA. NOTE: Your insurance will not be valid for unsanctioned tournaments).

OBA Championships (Location of Ontario Cup)

FIBA Rules

All the skills and drills you can imagine: Hoops Playbook, by Eric Johanssen, Technical Director, Nepean Blue Devils: http://hoopsplaybook.ca/