Another angry sturt parent?

Print the policy on A5 sheets and when challenged, hand them a paper and then continue what you were doing.

Although you videotape in line with BSA policy, it's a common courtesy just to let the opposing coach know. Before the game starts your coach should say something like "we video our games" to the opposing coach.

Just don't do what one club did and place videos on a not so "secret" website that came up on google and was easily accessed. Made for some very interesting viewing!

The Easter Carnival that Norwood run also stipulates that the camera must be in a fixed position on a tripod, under no circumstances 'hand-held'
Its a good practice to follow in full view of both Coaches, score bench and officials.
BSA's last paragraph cover the online posting which of course should be enforced rigorously.

My experience is being confronted when following all these criteria with accusations thinly veiled at an ulterior motive.

Forgive me if I react badly to that accusation and defend myself and the bylaw vigorously.

The society in which we live means that some parents are particularly over-protective when it comes to their children.

Well said Anon849 and Cat

Have done the video thing many times at all levels of basketball from domestic to VJBL, Country Champs and Nationals over a number of years now.

Generally speaking people are good and if you take the right approach at the appropriate level you should have no drama.

Local or representative level always just mention it to the team manager of the other team as a courtesy and you will be fine, never bothered from then on.

Higher levels usually mean more crowds and more seating, perhaps even registering at the door and being in a designated spot, amongst other video camera dudes.

Usually this is also no drama, just smile at the person asking your bona fides and let them know you are with the other team, all good...

The only issue I ever had was the 'hand held camera' vs the 'stand' as I use a mono-pod which is technically hand held and takes up no space like the tri-pod or stand does.

Common sense and manners, a little courtesy and understanding goes a long way!

what exactly would you say
"hey just letting you know that i am going to record this game, do you have a problem with that.....wait doesn't matter because i have the BSA bylaws that say i'm allowed to, great chat good luck with the game"

this all came about via an ugly confrontation on Friday night.

Opposing coach knows me and was fine with the video-taping

Opposing team parents had NO issue with it before or during game until they received a 30 point kicking THEN were in my face making accusations.

My respect for these sort of parents is zero. Same group that heckled our kids last year in Classics on court during the game. After winning by a point cracked out the L marks on the foreheads as they walked out taunting.

Was further abuse of supporters on Friday night making them move away from these morons.

I thought we were out here to support ALL junior kids involved in basketball. Their actions detract the attention away from the players endeavours on the court. This behaviourhas no place in junior basketball today.

Rubbish

Fair share? Very very few problems in basketball compared to general population.

A Coach going over game tape to show and help improve athlete performance is considered by you to be precious?

At the top level of junior basketball in this State it is very much considered invaluable.

taping U-14 Div 1's playing a basketball game is asking for trouble?

the world has officially gone mad , its official