SPORTSMANSHIP DEFINED BY THE ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

SPORTSMANSHIP DEFINED BY THE ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION (IHSA). 2. 040 SPORTSMANSHIP OF SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES 2. 041 Students, school staff, boards of education, spectators and all other persons connected directly or indirectly with a member school shall practice and promote the highest principles of sportsmanship and the ethics of competition in all interscholastic relationships. The Executive Director shall have authority to investigate allegations and incidents of unsportsmanlike conduct or conduct which adversely affects the ethics of competition in connection with interscholastic contests. The Executive Director shall also have full authority to invoke penalties, in the context of the provisions of Division 6. 000 of these By-laws, against a member school and/or individuals whose conduct in connection with an interscholastic contest violates these principles or ethics. 2. 042 Member schools shall maintain proper crowd control and enforce the principles of good sportsmanship and ethics for all interscholastic activities. The Executive Director shall have authority to investigate reported incidents of unsportsmanlike conduct or conduct which adversely affects the ethics of competition in connection with interscholastic contests and shall have full authority to invoke penalties, in the context of Division 6. 000 of these By-laws, against a member school which fails to fulfill its obligations as provided in this section.

SPORTSMANSHIP DEFINED BY THE ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY The board may make and enforce reasonable rules of conduct and sportsmanship for athletic and extracurricular school events. Any person who violates such rules may be denied admission to school events for not more than one year, provided that written 10 days notice of the violation is given such person and a hearing had thereon by the board pursuant to its rules and regulations. The administration of any school may sign complaints as agents of the school against persons committing any offense at school events. (source: P. A. 88346; 88 -670, eff. 12 -2 -94; 89 -184, eff. 7 -19 -95. ) EXAMPLES OF POOR SPORTSMANSHIP The National Association of Sports Officials receives more than 100 reports annually of bad sportsmanship. These are just a few examples of some of the reports received by the NASO. • Pennsylvania (Basketball) ﾑ A parent body-slammed a high school referee after he ordered the man’s wife out of the gym for allegedly yelling obscenities during a basketball game. The referee was treated at a hospital for a concussion and released after the Feb. 6 attack. Charged with simple assault, assault on a sports official, reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct is Peter J. Dukovich, 47, Hampton, Pa. (Contributing source: CNN. com) UPDATE: Rae. Lynn Dukovich was levied the maximum fine of $300 and court costs for her involvement in the incident. (Contributing source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) ･ New Jersey (Soccer) ﾑ Referee James Clay, a 50 -year-old with seven years of officiating experience, was slugged in the head and neck after ejecting a Clayton High School player with 12: 47 left in a scoreless game, 10/10/03. The player, who had received a yellow card earlier in the game for incidental cursing, was given a red-yellow card for taunting about 15 minutes after the first incident. A red-yellow results in immediate ejection. The player, whose name cannot be released because he is younger than 18, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault. He was released to the custody of his parents. (Contributing source: Philadelphia Inquirer ﾑ Reported in Referee 1/04 issue. )

SPORTSMANSHIP Students participating in extra-curricular activities are representatives of their families, community, and school. While participating in such activities these students are expected to consciously make an effort to abide by the sportsmanship standards defined by the school and IHSA. Extra-curricular activities are an extension of the classroom given the students the opportunity to be educated on sportsmanship, teamwork, and a positive attitude. Rules for the Game: • 1. As a representative of the school, you should dress appropriately for all athletic activities. • 2. Hustle and exert best effort at all times. • 3. No bickering with opposing players, spectators, officials or coaches. • 4. No profanity. • 5. No arguing with officials. • 6. When leaving the field or floor as a result of substitution, hustle to the bench. • 7. When not in the game, all players on the bench must give their attention and loyalty to those players in the game. • 8. Do not be a braggart in victory. Accept defeat humbly and without excuse. Any violation of the above expectations will result in penalties administrated by the representing coach. If further action is required the school administrators have the right to administer suspension from activities and or suspension from school.

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