What is Good Sportsmanship?

• Demonstrate and demand scrupulous and integrity.
• Observe and enforce the spirit and the letter of the rule.
• Don’t compromise education and character-development goals
• Don’t engage in or tolerate dishonesty, cheating, or dishonorable conduct.
• Treat the traditions of the sport and other participants with respect
• Don’t engage in or tolerate disrespectful conduct including verbal abuse of opponents, officials, coaches, school personal, fans with profane or belligerent “Trash Talking,” taunting or unseemly celebration
• Realize you aren’t the only one on the team, and that it is an honor and a privilege to be part of that team.
• Win with grace and lose with Dignity
• Be a positive role model on and off the field and require the same of your fellow athletes, coaches, and parents.
• Maintain a basic knowledge and strive to know the most you can about your sport.
• Adhere to high standards of fair play.
• Treat others fairly and according to their ability.
• Never take unfair advantage
• Be open-minded
• A caring person is a successful person
• Avoid Gamesmanship and promote sportsmanship by honoring the rules and goals of the sport
• Follow all CODES of conduct from you school and your coaches, and parents
• Comply with all the laws and regulations, from team, to your school, to the PIAA to the NHFS
• Applause during introductions of players, coaches, and officials
• Players shaking hands with opponents who fouled out while both sets of fans recognize a player’s performance with applause
• Accept all decisions of officials as final
• Cheerleaders lead fans in positive school cheers in a positive manner
• Handshakes between contestants and coaches before and after a game, regardless of outcomes. Coaches and athletes search out and congratulate opposing team and coaches
• Treat competition as a game not a war
• Applause at the end of contest for all performances by all participants
• Everyone showing concern if a player is injured, regardless of the team.