Sportsmanship

Sportsmanship is defined as:

• Playing fair
• Following the rules of the game
• Respecting the judgment of referees and officials
• Treating opponents with respect

How can both students and parents show good sportsmanship?

• Model positive attitudes before, during and after the game
• Emphasize that the point of the competition is for fun, not for winning
• Encourage and cooperate with teammates
• Don't applaud when the other team makes a bad play, and do applaud when they make a good play!
• Don't belittle the umpire or second-guess the coach
• Don't coach from the sidelines. It will only confuse the players.
• If your team loses a game, acknowledge the toughness of the other team.