3.2.i. Prohibit gambling, profanity, abusive language, and similar violations of good sportsmanship.
3.2.j. Refuse to disparage an opponent, an official, or others associated with athletic activities and discourage gossip and questionable rumors concerning them. 3.2.k. Properly supervise students under their immediate care and specifically observe a coach’s responsibilities in conjunction with state interscholastic contests.
3.3. The spectator shall:
3.3.a. Realize that they represent the school just as definitely as does the member of a team, and, therefore, has an obligation to be a true sportsman, encouraging through this behavior the practice of good sportsmanship by others. 3.3.b. Recognize that good sportsmanship is more important than victory by approving and applauding good team play, individual skill and outstanding examples of sportsmanship and fair play exhibited by either team. 3.3.c. Recognize that, since the primary purpose of interscholastic athletics is to promote the physical, mental, moral, social, and emotional well-being of the students through the medium of contests, victory or defeat is in reality of secondary importance.
3.3.d. Treat visiting teams and officials as guests, extending to them every courtesy.
3.3.e. Be modest in victory and gracious in defeat.
3.3.f. Respect the judgment and integrity of officials, realizing that their decisions are based upon game conditions as they observe them.
3.4. The student shall:
3.4.a. Be courteous to visiting teams and officials.
3.4.b. Participate to the limit of their ability. The true student does not give up, nor do they quarrel, cheat, bet, or grandstand.
3.4.c. Be modest when successful and be gracious in defeat. A true “sport” does not offer excuses for failures.
3.4.d. Maintain a high degree of physical fitness by observing team and training rules conscientiously.
3.4.e. Demonstrate loyalty to the school by maintaining satisfactory scholastic standing and by participating in and supporting other school activities.
3.4.f. Understand and observe the rules of the game and the standards of eligibility.
3.4.g. Respect the integrity and judgment of officials and accept their decisions without questions.
3.4.h. Respect the facilities of host schools and the trust entailed in being a guest.
3.4.i. The cheerleader shall always cheer positively for the team and never negatively against the opponent.
3.5. The official shall:
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