Sport A Winning Attitude!

Sportsmanship Criteria

• Set a good example for players and spectators to follow.
• Respect the integrity and judgement of game officials, and accept their decisions graciously.
• Respect the integrity and personality of the individual athlete.
• Display modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat.
• Encourage players and fans to SPORT A WINNING ATTITUDE

• Show respect for opponents before, during, and after contests.
• Respect the integrity and judgement of game officials and accept their decisions graciously.
• Show respect for members of the coaching staff and team.
• Display modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat.
• Encourage other players and fans to SPORT A WINNING A ATTITUDE!!

• Show respect for opposing players, coaches, spectators, and support groups.
• Respect the integrity and judgement of game officials and accept their decisions graciously.
• Show respect for members of the coaching staff and team.
• Display modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat.
• Recognize and show appreciation for outstanding plays by either team.
• Use only cheers that are positive in support of their team.
• Encourage coaches, players, and other fans to SPORT A WINNING Attitude!

• Applause during introduction of players, coaches and officials.
• Players shaking hands with opponents while both sets of fans recognize player's performance with applause.
• Accept all decisions of game officials.
• Cheerleaders lead fans in positive support.
• Handshakes between participants and coaches at the end of contests, regardless of the outcome.
• Treat competition as a game, not a war.
• Coaches/players search out opposing participants to recognize them for outstanding performance or coaching.
• Applause at the end of the contest for performance of all participants.
• Everyone showing concern for an injured player, regardless of team.
• Encourage surrounding people to display only sportsmanlike conduct.

• Yelling or waving arms during opponents free throws, etc.
• Disrespectful or derogatory yells, chants, songs or gestures.
• Booing or heckling an official's decision.
• Criticizing officials in any way; displays of temper with an official's call.
• Yells that antagonize opponents.
• Refusing to shake hands or give recognition for good performances.
• Blaming the loss of the game on officials, coaches or participants.
• Laughing or name calling to distract an opponent.
• Use of profanity or displays of anger that draw attention away from the game.
• Doing own yells instead of following the lead of cheerleaders.