HSLJ Eagles Athletics

Program Rules and Guidelines


Good Sportsmanship Guidelines:

Good sportsmanship includes following certain guidelines for good sportsmanship:

Follow the rules of the game. It might seem easier to win by doing things a different way (cheating), but everyone has to follow the rules:

  • Avoid arguing - Stay focused on the game instead of giving in to anger with teammates, coaches, or referees. Always avoid using bad language and negative words.
  • Everyone should have a chance to play - In youth sports, it's important to encourage even those players who are the least skilled to have fun playing in the game. You play an important role in allowing less talented teammates time to participate.
  • Play fair - Good sportsmen want to win because they followed the rules and played the best game they could. Never support any effort to win that attempts to go around the rules. Cheating is not acceptable.
  • Follow directions - Listen to coaches and referees and follow their directions while on the field and involved in team activities.
  • Respect the other team - Whether your team wins or loses, it's important to show respect for the effort of the other team. If the other team wins, accept defeat, acknowledge their abilities, and move on. If your team wins, resist bragging—that's what it means to be a gracious winner.
  • Encourage teammates - Team sports work best when each individual supports the team. Praise teammates for what they do well and encourage them when they make mistakes. Avoid criticism and unkind actions.
  • Respect the decisions of referees and other officials - These people are charged with making difficult decisions about plays in the game. Good sportsmanship requires that you accept a call, even if you disagree with it. Remember that it's only one call in a long game—get back into play and focus on the game.
  • End with a handshake - Good sportsmen enjoy sports and know how to end a game on a positive note, whether or not they won. Threats, anger, criticism, and other negative expressions are not acceptable.

Program Rules:

The following rules are specific for the Eagles Athletic Program and participants are expected to follow them at all times:


  1. No food or drink in the gym.
  2. No horseplay.
  3. Follow the guidelines for good sportsmanship at all times.
  4. Wear appropriate attire and footwear for each sporting activity.
  5. No jewellery or other personal items that could be dangerous to others during the activity.
  6. Follow rules of the activity and the instructions of referees and officials.
  7. Follow the instructions of Eagles Athletics Staff.
  8. Wear your Eagles Athletics wristband while participating in activities.


In addition to the guidelines for good sportsmanship and the program rules. Students are expected to follow the rules in the HSLJ Student and Parent Handbook and the HISD Student Code of Conduct. Any violation of these rules and guidelines may result in suspension from that day's activities or removal from the program entirely. No refund will be provided.