GUIDELINES FOR SPECTATORS

GUIDELINES FOR SPECTATORS (PARENTS)

· Accept and understand the seriousness of your responsibility, and the privilege of being a parent of a student-athlete who is representing the school and community.

· Remember that school athletics are learning experiences for students and that mistakes are sometimes made.

· Praise student-athletes in their attempts to improve themselves as students, as athletes, and as people.

· A ticket is a privilege to observe the contest, not a license to verbally assault others and be generally obnoxious

· Learn the rules of the game, so that you may understand and appreciate why certain situations take place.

· Show respect for the opposing players, coaches, spectators, and support groups. Treat them as you would a guest in your own home.

· Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials. Understand that they are doing their best to help promote the student-athlete, and admire their willingness to participate in full view of the public.

· Recognize and show appreciation for outstanding plays by either team.

· Refrain from the use of any controlled substances (alcohol, drugs, etc.) before, and during games, and afterwards on or near the site of the event.

· Use only those cheers that support and uplift the teams involved.

· Communicate openly with your son/daughter about being a good sport.

· Be a role model. You must set an example for the students/athletes.

EXAMPLES OF UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

· Yelling or waving arms during opponent’s free throw attempt, serve, etc.

· Disrespectful or derogatory yells, chants, songs, or gestures.

· Booing or heckling an official’s decision.

· Criticizing officials in any way; displays of temper with an official’s call.

· Yells that antagonize opponents.

· Refusing to give recognition for good performances.

· Blaming loss of game on officials, coaches, or participants.

· Name-calling in any form (officials, coaches, participants).

· Use of profanity or displays of anger that draw attention away from the game.

· Doing your own yells instead of following the lead of the cheerleaders.

Please also read the Role of Parents in Athletics

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