BENCHING BAD BEHAVIOR

As a school we will be adopting the NFHS/OSAA guidelines for dealing with unsportsmanlike conduct during sporting events: we will be benching bad behavior. These guidelines will be put in place for both spectators and participants. Please view the guideline as well as the video at the end of this newsletter.

✅ Show respect for the opponent at all times.

✅ Show respect for the officials.

✅ Know, understand and appreciate the rules of the contest.

✅ Maintain self-control.

✅ Recognize and appreciate levels of skills attained regardless of affiliation.

✅ Recognize that participation in a contest is a privilege.

✅ Maintain a balance.

✅ Participate in a variety of activities and have fun.

☑️ Respect both players and fans of opposing teams.

☑️ Be a role model! Don’t harass or trash talk opponents or officials before, during or after a contest.

☑️ Recognize and support the efforts of coaches, officials, leagues, and school administrators.

☑️ Support your child/peer with positive actions and encouragement.

☑️ Respect the officials’ judgment and interpretation of the rules.

☑️ Accept both victory and defeat with pride and compassion.

☑️ Applaud all participants’ efforts – win or lose.

✅ Treat opponents with respect.

✅ Exercise self-control.

✅ Display modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat.

✅ Accept the judgment of the officials without complaint or unnecessary gestures.

✅ Congratulate the opponents in a sincere manner following victory or defeat.

✅ Accept the responsibility and privilege of representing your school and community.