ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIORS FOR ALL...

• Applause during the introduction of players, coaches, and officials.

• Accept all decisions of officials.
• Cheerleaders lead fans in positive yells in a positive manner.
• Handshakes between participants and coaches and the end of the contest, regardless of the outcome.
• Treat competition as a game, not a war.
• Coaches/players search out opposing participants to recognize them for outstanding performance or coaching.
• Applause at end of the contest for the performances of all participants.
• Everyone shows concern for an injured player, regardless of team.
• Encourage surrounding people to display only sportsmanlike conduct.

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR...

• Taunting, trash talk, and other intimidating actions.
• Not admonishing those around you who engage in practices of poor sportsmanship

• 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 shake hands or give recognition for good performances.
• Blaming the loss of the game on officials, coaches, or participants.
• Laughing or name‐calling to distract an opponent.
• Use of profanity or displays of anger that draw attention away from the game.
• Wearing extreme/unusual clothing or excessive face or body painting that detracts from the action on the playing surface.