2011-2012
SPORTSMANSHIP AND
CONCUSSION DISCUSSIONS
SPORTSMANSHIP
INDIVIDUAL SPORTSMANSHIP RULES
FROM SCHOOLS
Both schools, Bruning-Davenport and Shickley
have sportsmanship clauses in their
handbooks. We expect you to follow both the
letter and spirit of the expectations set forth in
those handbooks.
SPORTSMANSHIP
CROSSROADS CONFERENCE
SPORTSMANSHIP STATEMENT
According to the Crossroads Conference, good
sportsmanship is the quality of character that
strives to be courteous, fair, and respectful to
others.
SPORTSMANSHIP
EXPECTATIONS FOR COACHES
1. Be reasonable when scheduling games and
practices. These young people have other
interests and obligations.
2. Teach our athletes to play fairly and to
respect the rules, officials, and opponents.
3. Ensure that all athletes get equal
instruction, support, and opportunities.*
SPORTSMANSHIP
EXPECTATIONS FOR COACHES
4. Do not ridicule our athletes for making
mistakes or performing poorly. Remember
that young people play for fun and must be
encouraged to have confidence in
themselves.
5. Remember that young people need a coach
they can respect. Be generous with praise
and set a good example.
SPORTSMANSHIP
EXPECTATIONS FOR PLAYERS
1. Play because you want to, not because your
parents or coaches want you to.
2. Play by the rules and in the spirit of the
game.
3. Control your temper since fighting and
disrespect can spoil the activity for
everyone.
4. Respect your opponents.
5. Be a true team player.
SPORTSMANSHIP
EXPECTATIONS FOR PLAYERS
6. Remember that winning isn’t the only thing.
Having fun, improving your skills, making
friends, and doing your best are also important.
7. Acknowledge all good plays or performances
by your teammates and your opponents.
8. Remember that coaches and officials are there
to help you. Accept their decisions, show them
respect, and understand that they have given
their time to be with you.
SPORTSMANSHIP
EXPECTATIONS FOR FANS
1. Remember that young people play sports
for their enjoyment, not to entertain you.
2. Don’t have unrealistic expectations.
Understand that doing one’s best is just as
important as winning. Ridiculing a student
athlete for making a mistake is not
acceptable behavior.
3. Respect the decisions of the officials, and
encourage participants to do the same.
SPORTSMANSHIP
EXPECTATIONS FOR FANS
4. Respect and show appreciation for the
coaches and understand that they have
given their time to provide activities for our
young people.
5. Encourage athletes and coaches to play by
the rules and to resolve conflicts without
resorting to hostility or violence.
SPORTSMANSHIP
EXPECTATIONS FOR FANS
6. Show respect for our team’s opponents
because without them, there wouldn’t be a
game.
7. Do not use bad language, and don’t harass
athletes, coaches, officials, or other
spectators.
8. Be a good sport – young people learn best
by example.
SPORTSMANSHIP
EAGLE SPORTSMANSHIP EXPECTATIONS
All of these expectations boil down to a very easy
statement. Showing good sportsmanship means:
• respecting your opponent,
• respecting yourself and your school,
• respecting all school property, and
• respecting contest and school officials.
SPORTSMANSHIP
ROLES OF THE OFFICIALS, COACHES,
PLAYERS, AND FANS
There are four types of people involved in
games: 1) Officials, 2) Coaches, 3) Players, and
4) Fans. The first three of those roles are
taken, so I want to quickly discuss the
responsibilities of the fans.
SPORTSMANSHIP
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FAN
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Show interest in the contest by enthusiastically cheering
and applauding the performance of both teams.
Show proper respect for opening ceremonies by standing
at attention and remaining silent when the National
Anthem is played.
Understand that a ticket is a privilege to observe the
contest, not a license to verbally attack others, or to be
obnoxious. Maintain self-control.
Don’t “boo,” stamp feet or make disrespectful remarks
toward players or officials.
Learn the rules of the game, so that you may understand
and appreciate why certain situations take place.
SPORTSMANSHIP
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FAN
6.
Know that noisemakers of any kind are not proper for
indoor events.
7. Obey and respect officials and faculty supervisors who
are responsible for keeping order. Respect the integrity
and judgment of game officials.
8. Stay off the playing area at all times.
9. Do not disturb others by throwing material onto the
playing area.
10. Show respect for officials, coaches, cheerleaders and
student-athletes.
SPORTSMANSHIP
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FAN
11. Pay attention to the half-time program and do not disturb
those who are watching.
12. Respect public property by not damaging the equipment
or the facility.
13. Know that the school officials reserve the right to refuse
attendance of individuals whose conduct is not proper.
14. Refrain from the use of alcohol and drugs on the site of
the contest.
CONCUSSIONS
WHAT IS A CONCUSSION?
A concussion is a brain injury which results in
a temporary disruption of normal brain
function. A concussion occurs when the brain is
violently rocked back and forth or twisted
inside the skull as a result of a blow to the head
or body. An athlete does not have to lose
consciousness (“knocked-out”) to suffer a
concussion.
CONCUSSIONS
WHEN IN DOUBT, SIT THEM OUT!
• All athletes who sustain a concussion need
to be evaluated by a health care professional
who is familiar with sports concussions.
• If your child is vomiting, has a severe
headache, is having difficulty staying awake
or answering simple questions he or she
should be taken to the emergency
department immediately.
CONCUSSIONS
RETURN TO PLAY
Step 1: Light exercise, including walking or riding an exercise bike.
No weight-lifting.
Step 2: Running in the gym or on the field. No helmet or other
equipment.
Step 3: Non-contact training drills in full equipment. Weighttraining can begin.
Step 4: Full contact practice or training.
Step 5: Game play.
If symptoms occur at any step, the athlete should cease
activity and be re-evaluated by their health care provider.
CONCUSSIONS
MORE INFORMATION
For more information, please pick up the NFHS
handout on concussions titled,
“A Parent’s Guide to Concussion in Sports.”
There are copies available at the door. Or, if you
would like, the handout is available at
www.NSAAHome.org.