Fan Code of Conduct
The Midland Basketball Association seeks to foster a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable sports and entertainment experience for all who attend our fixtures and events.
The MBA is committed to creating a positive, family-friendly environment at every venue across the Midlands. This Code of Conduct applies to all attendees at MBA-sanctioned fixtures, including Super League, B League, and C League competitions, for both men's and women's basketball.
Mutual Respect
Players, coaches, officials, and fans respect and appreciate each other. The MBA is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all attendees, regardless of race, gender, age, ability, or background.
Professional Treatment
Guests will be treated in a professional and courteous manner by all venue and association personnel. In return, guests are expected to treat staff, volunteers, and fellow spectators with the same courtesy.
Disruptive Behaviour
Guests will enjoy the basketball experience free from and without engaging in disruptive behaviour, including foul or abusive language, betting-related or other harassment directed towards players, officials, or other game participants, and obscene gestures.
Responsible Alcohol
Where alcoholic beverages are available, guests will consume them in a responsible manner. Intervention with an impaired, intoxicated, or underage guest will be handled in a prompt and safe manner.
Ticketed Seating
Guests will sit only in their ticketed seats and show their tickets when requested by authorised personnel. Digital tickets presented via the MBA platform must be valid and unscanned at entry.
Zero Tolerance
Guests who engage in fighting, throwing objects, or attempting to enter the court will be immediately ejected from the venue. Such behaviour may also result in revocation of season passes and prevention from attending future fixtures.
Designated Smoking Areas
Guests will smoke or vape only in designated smoking areas. Smoking is strictly prohibited in seating areas, concourses, restrooms, and near playing surfaces.
Appropriate Messages
Obscene or indecent messages on signs, banners, or clothing will not be permitted. The MBA reserves the right to require the removal of any item deemed offensive or inappropriate.
Enforcement
Venue staff and security personnel have been trained to intervene when necessary to help ensure that the above expectations are met. Guests are encouraged to report any inappropriate behaviour to the nearest usher, security guard, or guest services staff member.
Guests who choose not to adhere to this Code of Conduct will be subject to penalties including, but not limited to, ejection without refund, revocation of their season passes, and/or prevention from attending future fixtures. They may also be in violation of local ordinances resulting in possible arrest and prosecution under the laws of the Republic of Zambia.
The MBA thanks you for adhering to the provisions of this Code of Conduct.