Always set a good example for participants and fans to follow, exemplifying the highest moral and ethical behavior.
Instruct participants in proper sportsmanship responsibilities and demand that they make sportsmanship the No. 1 priority.
Respect judgment of contest officials, abide by rules of the event and display no behavior that could incite fans.
Treat opposing coaches, participants and fans with respect. Shake hands with officials and the opposing coach.
Develop and enforce penalties for participants who do not abide by sportsmanship standards.
Participants
Treat opponents with respect. Shake hands prior to and after contests. Do not embarrass, demean, taunt or intimidate your opponent with ridiculing motions, finger pointing or trash talking.
Respect judgment of contest officials, abide by rules of the event and display no behavior that could incite fans.
Cooperate with officials, coaches and fellow participants to conduct a fair contest.
Accept seriously the responsibility and privilege of representing school and community; display positive public actions at all times.
Live up to the high standard of sportsmanship established by the coach.
Spirit Groups
Stimulate desired crowd response using only positive cheers, signs and praise without antagonizing or demeaning opponents.
Treat opposing spirit groups and fans with respect.
Recognize outstanding performances on either side of the playing field or court.
Know rules and strategies of the contest in order to cheer at proper times.
Maintain enthusiasm and composure; serve as a role model.
Officials
Accept role in an unassuming manner. Showboating and overofficiating are not acceptable.
Maintain confidence and poise, controlling contest from start to finish.
Know rules thoroughly and abide by established code of ethics.
Shake hands with coaches of both teams before contest.
Never exhibit emotions or argue with participants and coaches when enforcing rules.
School Administrators
Develop a program for teaching and promoting the ideals and fundamentals of good sportsmanship within the school, the league/conference and state.
Provide appropriate supervisory personnel for each interscholastic event.
Support participants, coaches and fans who teach and display good sportsmanship.
Recognize exemplary behavior and actively discourage undesirable conduct by participants, coaches and fans.
Attend events whenever possible.
Parents, Other Fans
Realize that a ticket is a privilege to observe a contest and support school activities, not a license to verbally assault others or be generally obnoxious.
Respect decisions made by contest officials.
Be an exemplary role model by positively supporting teams in every manner possible, including content of cheers and signs.
Applaud during introduction of players, coaches and officials.
Recognize players’ performance with applause, regardless of team.
Do not blame the loss of the game on officials, coaches or participants.
Do not use profanity or displays of anger that draw attention away from the game.
Show concern for an injured player, regardless of team.
Encourage surrounding fans to display only sportsmanlike behavior and respect all fans, coaches and participants.
