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NYSPHSAA
SPORTSMANSHIP PHILOSOPHY |
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We
believe that interscholastic athletics are an
important part of education and support the ideals
and values embodied in good sportsmanship.
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We
believe that sportsmanlike behavior is essential if
interscholastic competition is to contribute
usefully and constructively to the broad goals of
education and to the quality of life of those
involved.
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We
pledge ourselves individually and collectively to
encourage and support the development and
maintenance of a sportsmanlike atmosphere for
athletic competition.
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NYSPHSAA
CODE OF CONDUCT |
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A
genuine interest in and enjoyment of interscholastic
competition requires conduct that reflects the
understanding that contests are part of an overall
school's program and are intended to be enjoyed.
Behavior that reflects a winning-at-all-costs
attitude violates this standard.
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Interscholastic competition provides valuable
lessons and learning experiences that are not
possible in the regular classroom. All
involved must support the need to develop the
ability to compete with enthusiasm and to accept
winning with grace and losing with dignity
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Coaches,
players and fans should know that participation is
an honor and a privilege that requires them to
conduct themselves in a manner that brings honor and
pride to their school and community.
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Respect
for the cultural and ethnic diversity of one's
opponents, their school and community is a
fundamental tenet of wholesome athletic competition.
This standard suggests that planned activity is
needed to demonstrate a warm and friendly welcome,
mutual respect and a genuine readiness to
participate in a sportsmanlike manner.
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Players
should demonstrate both knowledge of the rules and
respect for the game officials and their decisions.
Coaches and school officials have the responsibility
to teach and encourage these attributes.
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