Code of Conduct

Applies to Coaches, Players, Parents and Spectators

Accumulation of 7 Points per season will result in suspension of that person for the remainder of the season.

Technical Foul: 2 Points

• 1st Offense will result in 2pts AND an official warning from the League
• 2nd Offense will result in an additional 2pts AND a 1 game suspension
• 3rd Offense will result in 2pts AND a 5-game suspension
• Only inclusive of BEHAVIORAL Technical Fouls (not rule based – ie being late to start the game)
• MOBA will rely on the judgement of our referees when calling Techincal Fouls and will issue points based on this judgement.

Ejection from a Game: 3 Points

• 1st Offense will result in 3pts AND a 2-game suspension
• 2nd Offense will result in 3PTS AND a 5-game suspension
• 3rd Offense will result in that person being suspended from the League for the remainder of the season.

Unsportsmanlike Conduct: 1 Point

Any action that results in a poor team culture and does not uphold MOBA’s vision of creating a safe and fun environment for our youth players. These will be on an ad-hoc basis and can be brought to the Board by formal complaints. These complaints will be reviewed by the MOBA Board on a case-by-case basis and voted on accordingly. Coaches/Players/Parents/Spectators should be sure to (list is not inclusive of all examples):

• Not criticize opposing teams, their players, coaches, & fans by word or gesture.
• Accept decisions of the officials without argument as fair & called to the best of the abilities of the officials.
• Not use abusive or profane language at any time.
• Not permit participation of any player or attendance from spectator, who is ineligible for any reason.
• Not deliberately incite unsportsmanlike conduct. This includes interacting with other spectators.
• Not use alcohol, illegal substances, or tobacco products at game sites.

JBL Travel Game Code of Conduct – Important Information:

• MOBA Travel teams participate in the Jersey Basketball League (JBL), which enforces its own Code of Conduct.
• The JBL Code of Conduct supersedes MOBA’s internal Code of Conduct when it comes to game suspensions and disciplinary actions.
• All players, coaches, parents, and spectators associated with a team are subject to the JBL points system.
• Point System Overview:
• Teams that accrue 5 points are ineligible for playoffs.
• Teams that accrue 10 points will be removed from the JBL for all future seasons.
• Points may be assessed for unsportsmanlike behavior, technical fouls, or violations by any team-affiliated individual.
• We strongly encourage all families to review and understand the JBL Code of Conduct to help maintain a respectful and competitive environment. JBL Code of Conduct