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SPORTSMANSHIP CONDUCT

30. Sportsmanship Conduct
Written by UHSAA Staff
Wednesday, 12 July 2006

INTRODUCTION - The effective Utah secondary school should support both an academic program and an activities program. These programs should do more than merely coexist, they should be integrated and support each other in “different” arenas. The concept of “sportsmanship” should be taught, modeled, expected and reinforced in the classroom and in all competitive activities.

PHILOSOPHY - Activities are an important aspect of the total education process in Utah schools. They provide an arena for participants to grow, to excel, to understand and to value the concepts of SPORTSMANSHIP and teamwork. They are an opportunity for coaches and school staff to teach and model SPORTSMANSHIP, to build school pride, and to increase student/community involvement; which ultimately translates into improved academic performance. Activities are also an opportunity for the community to demonstrate its support for the participants and the school, and to model the concepts of SPORTSMANSHIP for our youth as respected representatives of society. Sportsmanship is good citizenship in action! General Sportsmanship

A. Guidelines (see UHSAA Sportsmanship Handbook)
The UHSAA Sportsmanship Handbook discusses suggested and required behavior. That handbook alerts administrators, coaches and players that the UHSAA can and will take action against those who fail to meet the standards listed therein. All of the above should read the Sportsmanship Handbook. A few of the required responsibilities are listed below:

• Be courteous to all (participants, coaches, officials, staff and fans)
• Know the rules. Abide by and respect officials' decisions.
• Win with character and lose with dignity.
• Display appreciation for good performance regardless of the team.
• Exercise self-control and reflect positively upon yourself, the team and the school.
• Permit only positive sportsmanlike behavior to reflect on your school or its activities.