​​​To be inclusive and look to increase basketball participation within the Stroud Valley

To ensure all volunteers who have access to children are DBS checked and have safeguarding training and that the club fulfils its duty of care to its players

To seek to ensure sufficient coaches/TM’s or parents are first aid trained and that at least one person is available to administer first aid at all official Stroud Sharks training and matches

To work to ensure wherever possible that all players have the opportunity to feel part of a team, are encouraged to grow in confidence and develop an understanding of a will-to-work for each other approach and a desire to play towards the overall success of the team.

To judge success by the retention of players through the age groups offered and through the number of players selected for representative games (District/County/Regional). 

To encourage older players to develop additional skills over and above playing skills i.e. coaching, refereeing, table officiating, first aid and support their overall development.