As athletes, coaches, officials and spectators we all have a role in an athletic event. Together we all have RESPONSIBILITIES to make this event a positive and healthy experience for all!
Participants Responsibilities
The athlete:
Maximizes one’s potential in the pursuit of individual and team excellence.
Perseveres in the face of adversity.
Wins with modesty and accepts defeat with poise and dignity.
Respects self, all participants and the sport they participate within.
Represents his/her school with the highest standard of conduct at all times.
The coach:
Inspires athletes to compete within the rules of the sport they participate within.
Teaches the importance of competing fairly regardless of outcome.
Sets an example for players and spectators in respecting officials.
Models exemplary conduct at all times.
The official:
Is impartial, fair and firm in decisions.
Treats all participants with respect.
The spectator:
Recognizes that the goal of athletic competition is to provide young people with the opportunity for healthy, physical, social and emotional growth.
Recognizes that spectators as participants have responsibilities for appropriate behavior.
Does not speak to other participants negatively and disrespectfully.
Respects decisions made by game officials’ and tournament organizers.
Allows coaches to coach