Junior Domestic Rules | Fill-in Rules

MELBOURNE EAST BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION (MEBA)

JUNIOR DIVISION COMPETITION: RULES, BY-LAWS AND FILL-IN GUIDELINES

Wattle Park Saints play in the Melbourne East Basketball Association (MEBA) competition, and as such, are bound by their rules and by-laws.

A full breakdown of all rules can be found here

Behavioural Framework

The behavioural framework sets out expectations of players, coaches and spectators. The full document can be found here, but here's the summary:

A reminder that ALL spectators must adhere to the following :

Spectators must abide by the BV Spectator Code of Conduct;
Spectators are not permitted to enter the playing area AT ANY TIME and must not impede the referees ‘path of travel’;
Spectators are not permitted to approach the referees AT ALL, including before, during or after any game.
Spectators are not permitted to engage, question, challenge, abuse, threaten or ridicule the referees or any decisions made by any means including (but not limited to) swearing, sledging, sarcasm, harassment, intimidation, condescension, or discriminatory comments AT ANY TIME
Spectators are not permitted to provide “advice” to the referees including (but not limited to) “watch certain players” or count “time in the key”;
Spectators must not approach or engage with the score bench about a score, foul, or timing discrepancy.
Spectators must not abuse the score bench officials, opposition coach, players or spectators by any means including (but not limited to) swearing, sledging, harassment or intimidation;
Spectators must not photograph, film, or follow the referee’s before, during or after any game.

Fill-ins

MEBA have now issued clear guidance on fill-in players. More information can be found here: