Sportsmanship

In all sports, players and coaches will rate their opponents’ sportsmanship at every contest. Season team averages will determine winners in each league/division/device. The officials’ rating card will include a sportsmanship rating of opponents at every contest (league and non-league). All teams at all levels of all sports are expected to submit these ratings.

Certificates and recognition will be given to those teams best exemplifying sportsmanship.  The following criteria have been approved:
    90% (13.5) – Distinction
    85% (12.8-13.499) – Recognition

Every sport has its own rules and regulations that must be known and respected by coaches and athletes and enforced consistently by officials.  However, there are certain behavioral standards that elevate an athletic event from a mere contest to a positive educational experience.  Section XI’s purpose in implementing this system is to encourage coaches and athletes to focus on these behavioral standards.
                                                                               

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