All Spectators (including parents): 

• Will adhere to the host school’s acceptable dress code at all home and away contests commensurate with classroom behavior. For CIAC tournament contests all spectators will be appropriately attired with their torso completely covered and with no visible degrading or demeaning writings/logos. 

• Any signs displayed must be positive in nature, reference only the school supported by the sign maker, and must be pre-approved by the Athletic Director of the school reference in the sign. 

• During outdoor sports, no air horns or horns of any kind or whistles will be used, and any other noise makers will be allowed with the host athletic director’s approval and only be used during “dead ball” situations to celebrate good play. During indoor sports, no noisemakers will be used. 

• Spectators will cheer positively to support their team, will not cheer negatively against the opponent. 

• Spectators will show respect for the game officials and their decisions. 

• Spectators will show respect for the playing of the National Anthem. 

Game Personnel/Announcers:

• Will explain and consistently enforce host school expectations for spectators. 

• Will be enthusiastic but not show favoritism while making announcements, and never publicly question or criticize the players, coaches, or officials. 

• Will encourage respect for the National Anthem and remind spectators to remove caps and stand. 

Coaches:

• Will exemplify high moral character, behavior and leadership, lead by example, and set a standard for players and spectators to follow both on and off the athletic arena. 

• Will teach players the rules of the game and to respect the game, and will take action when athletes exhibit poor sportsmanship. 

• Will respect the integrity and judgment of officials and will not publicly criticize or question the decisions of officials. 

• Will be aware of the competitive balance of contests and will manage the score in a manner that is sportsmanlike and respectful of opponents. 

Players:

• Will accept the responsibility and privilege the student-athlete has in representing their school and community by learning and showing teamwork, sportsmanship and discipline in all aspects of the game. 

• Will demonstrate respect for self, coach, teammates, opponents, officials, and spectators by exhibiting good character and conducting themselves as a positive role model. 

• Will win and lose graciously. 

• Will cheer for your team, not against your opponent. 

• Will congratulate opponents in a sincere manner following either victory or defeat. 

There are certain requirements which must be met before the student may participate in the interscholastic sports program.  These requirements and other guidelines are outlined in the Student Athletic Handbook, which is distributed to each participant and reviewed at the start of each athletic season.  

*A student who has outstanding disciplinary consequences (i.e. detention) must serve the discipline prior to participating.  Students will be given 1 day to serve detentions.