Sportsmanship

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The Player:

• Treats opponents with respect

• Plays hard, but plays within the rules

• Exercises self-control at all times, setting the example for others to follow

• Respects officials and accepts their decisions without gesture of argument

• Wins without boasting, loses without excuses, and never quits

• Always remembers that it is a privilege to represent the school and community

The Coach:

• Treats own players, and opponents with respect

• Inspires in the athletes a love for the game and the desire to compete fairly

• Is the type of person he/she wants the athletes to be

• Disciplines those on the team who display unsportsmanlike behavior

• Respects the judgment and interpretation of the rules by the officials

• Know he/she is a teacher, and understands the athletic arena is a classroom

The Spectator:

• Attempts to understand and be informed of the playing rules

• Appreciates a good play no matter who makes it

• Cooperates with and responds enthusiastically to cheerleaders

• Shows compassion for an injured player; applauds positive performances; does not heckle, jeer or distract players, and avoids use of profane and obnoxious language, and behavior

• Respects judgment and strategy of the coach, and does not criticize players or coaches for loss of a game

• Respects property of others and authority of those who administer the competition

• Censures those whose behavior is unbecoming