6. Knows he/she is a teacher and understands the athletic arena is a 1. Treats own coaches and opponents classroom. with respect. 2. Plays hard, but plays within the rules. The Spectator 3. Exercises self-control at all times, setting the example for others to follow. 1. Attempts to understand and be 4. Respects officials and accepts their informed of the playing decisions without gesture or argument. 2. Appreciates a good play no matter 5. Wins without boasting, loses without who makes it. excuses, and never quits. 3. Cooperates with and responds 6. Always remembers that it is a enthusiastically to cheerleaders. privilege to represent the school and 4. Shows compassion for an injured community. player, applauds positive performances, does not heckle, jeer or distract players, The Official and avoids use of profane and obnoxious language and behavior. 1. Know the rules and their 5. Respects the judgment and strategy interpretations. of the coach and does not criticize 2. Places welfare of the participants players or coaches for loss of a game. above all other considerations. 6. Respects property of others and 3. Treats players and coaches authority of those who administer the courteously and demands the same competition. from them. 7. Respects the integrity and judgment 4. Works cooperatively with fellow of game officials. Understands that they officials, timers and/ or scorers for an are doing their best to help promote efficient contest. the student/athlete, and admire their 5. Is fair and firm in all decisions, never willingness to participate in full view of compensating for a previous mistake. the public. 6. Maintains confidence, poise and from start to finish. The Player Mutual Expectations Regarding Behavior Expectations of Athletes Athletes’ Expectations of Set a good example on the playing field, in the Themselves, • classroom, and outside of school. Follow all As athletes, we need to: training and eligibility rules. Cooperate and communicate with • Be willing to commit ourselves to the sport in • teammates, coaches and parents, especially which we are competing. We need to be willing regarding concerns.
6. Knows he/she is a teacher and understands the athletic arena is a classroom. The Spectator 1. Attempts to understand and be informed of the playing 2. Appreciates a good play no matter who makes it. 3. Cooperates with and responds enthusiastically to cheerleaders. 4. Shows compassion for an injured player, applauds positive performances, does not heckle, jeer or distract players, and avoids use of profane and obnoxious language and behavior. 5. Respects the judgment and strategy of the coach and does not criticize players or coaches for loss of a game. 6. Respects property of others and authority of those who administer the competition. 7. Respects the integrity and judgment of game officials. Understands that they are doing their best to help promote the student/athlete, and admire their willingness to participate in full view of the public. The Player 1. Treats own coaches and opponents with respect. 2. Plays hard, but plays within the rules. 3. Exercises self-control at all times, setting the example for others to follow. 4. Respects officials and accepts their decisions without gesture or argument. 5. Wins without boasting, loses without excuses, and never quits. 6. Always remembers that it is a privilege to represent the school and community. The Official 1. Know the rules and their interpretations. 2. Places welfare of the participants above all other considerations. 3. Treats players and coaches courteously and demands the same from them. 4. Works cooperatively with fellow officials, timers and/ or scorers for an efficient contest. 5. Is fair and firm in all decisions, never compensating for a previous mistake. 6. Maintains confidence, poise and from start to finish. Mutual Expectations Regarding Behavior Expectations of Athletes Athletes’ Expectations of Themselves, As athletes, we need to: • Cooperate and communicate with teammates, coaches and parents, especially regarding concerns. • Set a good example on the playing field, in the classroom, and outside of school. Follow all training and eligibility rules. • Be willing to commit ourselves to the sport in which we are competing. We need to be willing