FUNDAMENTALS OF GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP
Gain An Understanding of the Rules
The necessity to be well informed is essential. Know the rules. If you are uninformed, refrain from expressing opinions on officials, coaches, or administrative decisions. The spirit of good sportsmanship depends on conformance to a rule’s intent as well as to the letter of a given rule. Make sure the entire coaching staff is knowledgeable, and teach players to play within the rules.
Exercise Representative
Behavior A prerequisite to good sportsmanship requires one to understand his/her own prejudices to become a factor in his/her behavior. The true value of interscholastic competition relies upon everyone exhibiting behavior which is representative of a sound value base. A proper perspective must be maintained if the educational values are to be realized. Your behavior influences others whether you are aware of it or not.
Appreciate Skilled Performances At All Times Applause for an opponent’s good
performance displays generosity and is a courtesy that should regularly be practiced. This not only represents good sportsmanship but reflects a true awareness of the game by recognizing and acknowledging quality.
Respect Officials The officials of any contest are impartial arbitrators who are trained
and who perform to the best of their ability. Mistakes by all those involved in the contest are a part of it. We should not rationalize our
own poor or unsuccessful performance or behavior by placing responsibility on an official. The rule of good sportsmanship is to accept and abide by the decision made. This value is critical for students to learn for later application in life.
Always Display Pride In Your Actions Never allow your ego to interfere with good judgment and your
responsibility as a school representative. Regardless of whether you are an adult,
student, player, coach, or official, this value is paramount since it suggests that you care about yourself and how others perceive you.
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