Portsmouth High School strives to encourage good sportsmanship throughout our athletic program, and this includes good behavior during athletic competition. We expect all players, coaches and spectators at our contests to be respectful of players, coaches, officials and other spectators. Fans are encouraged to applaud the efforts of their team, and should not engage in any behavior that is critical, distracting or derogatory toward opponents or officials. We believe it is imperative to create a safe and supportive environment that encourages players, coaches and officials to demonstrate their very best. Fans can provide tremendous support for their team by supporting and cheering good play, but PHS will not permit any behavior that detracts from the proper conduct of the game or that disadvantages a player or team.

• Treat all visitors to PHS Athletic Contests as you would treat guests in your home.

• Use only cheers that support and uplift a team.

• Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials.

• Do not throw objects onto a playing surface at any time.

• Do not engage in the use of controlled substances before, during or after games.

Any spectator, including PHS students, who is asked to leave an athletic contest because of improper behavior may be suspended from home contests for the remainder of the sports season and may be prohibited from attending contests in other sports seasons depending upon severity of the infraction. A high regard for the values of competition, sportsmanship, fair play and respect for others is appreciated by Portsmouth High School.