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Club Charter and Ethos

  • Writer: SGSBC
    SGSBC
  • Jul 17
  • 3 min read

Version 1 Policy Document

Status: Version 1 for committee adoption and use by the South Galway Stormers Basketball Club. This document should be reviewed against current Basketball Ireland, Sport Ireland and legal requirements before adoption and during each review cycle.

  • Document owner: Club Committee / Secretary (secretary.sgsbc@gmail.com)

  • Version: Version 1

  • Prepared for: South Galway Stormers Basketball Club

  • Version date: 14 July 2026

  • Review cycle: Annual or sooner if Basketball Ireland/Sport Ireland guidance changes

1. Our Purpose

South Galway Stormers Basketball Club exists to give young people and adults across South Galway a safe, positive and welcoming place to enjoy basketball, build confidence, develop skills and belong to a strong community.

2. Our Mission

To grow basketball in South Galway by providing inclusive, well-organised and enjoyable basketball experiences for players, families, coaches, volunteers and supporters.

3. Our Vision

To build a strong home for basketball in South Galway, where every player has the chance to learn, compete, contribute and develop through the game.

4. Our Values

  • Value: What it means in practice

  • Respect: We respect teammates, opponents, officials, coaches, volunteers, parents and venues.

  • Effort: We value hard work, improvement and commitment more than shortcuts or excuses.

  • Teamwork: We play for each other and support the wider club, not just our own team.

  • Development: We help players grow in confidence, skill, decision-making and resilience.

  • Inclusion: We welcome people of different backgrounds, abilities and experience levels.

  • Community: We represent South Galway with pride and give back through volunteering and support.

  • Safety: We put player welfare, safeguarding and respectful behaviour first.

5. Player Pathway

The Club aims to provide a pathway from early development through competitive underage basketball and adult social participation. Cubs and Academy groups focus on fun, movement and fundamentals. Competitive teams begin from U12, with opportunities to develop through appropriate coaching, teamwork and match experience.

6. What We Ask of Players

  • Arrive ready to learn, listen and work hard.

  • Treat everyone with respect.

  • Encourage teammates and accept coaching.

  • Represent the Club positively on and off the court.

7. What We Ask of Parents and Guardians

  • Support your child and the team in a positive way.

  • Respect coaches, referees, table officials and volunteers.

  • Help the Club where you can, even in small ways.

  • Raise concerns respectfully through the correct club channels.

8. What We Ask of Coaches and Volunteers

  • Create safe, structured and enjoyable sessions.

  • Put player welfare and development first.

  • Follow Club, Basketball Ireland and safeguarding requirements.

  • Model the standards of conduct expected from players and parents.

9. Our Commitment

The Club will work to be organised, transparent and accountable. We will continue to develop facilities, recruit volunteers, support coaches and build a club that young people and families are proud to be part of.

Reference Points Used for Version 1

This Version 1 document has been prepared as a club-level document using Basketball Ireland and Sport Ireland resources as reference points. The club should adopt official Basketball Ireland documents where required and update this document whenever national guidance changes.

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