One of these purposes is the development of good sportsmanship. The primary focus of the challenge of achieving good sportsmanship is on the student, but others are involved. The coaches must accept the responsibility of making each athletic contest a showcase for education. They are expected to be models of self control and dignity for players and spectators. Spectators must realize that they also must exhibit good sportsmanship at athletic events.
Spectators serve as a model for their own children and for other young people in the community.
Spectators also need to demonstrate self control and dignity while participating in athletic events. Good sportsmanship will be practiced by administrators and coaches, students will be taught good sportsmanship and be held accountable for their actions, and spectators will be reminded and encouraged to be appropriate role models for young people. An administrative rule will be developed in order to provide for enforcement of these expectations and positive incentives. Please direct any web site comments or questions to Eric Rechlin .