“The importance of Good sportsmanship”

 

 

The following are good sportsmanship rules:

· Apply the golden rule - do unto others as you would have them do unto

you

· Have an understanding and an appreciation of the rules

· Enjoy yourself and encourage enjoyment of others

· Take responsibility for your actions

· Exhibit respect for the officials - umpires are impartial arbitrators who

perform to the best of their ability to make sure the game is played fair and

within the rules; mistakes made by all those involved are part of the game

and must be accepted.

· Do not tolerate bad behavior from your teammates.

 Shake hands with the opponent before and after the game, regardless of

the outcome.
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 Cheer in a positive manner

· Accept all decisions [of judgment] by officials without question.

· Applaud good plays by both teammates and opponents.

· Applaud at the end of the contest for the performance of all participants.

· Encourage all surrounding people (fans included) to display a

sportsmanlike behavior.

· Show concern for an injured player, regardless of the team.

· Win with class, lose with dignity.