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Sportsmanship Policy & Code of Conduct
for Athletes |
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NYSPHSAA Inc.
Code of Ethics |
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1. To emphasize
the proper ideals of sportsmanship, ethical conduct
and fair play. |
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2. To eliminate
all possibilities which ten to destroy the best
values of the game. |
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3. To stress
the values derived playing the game fairly. |
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4. To show
cordial courtesy to visiting teams and officials. |
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5. To establish a
happy relationship between visitors and hosts. |
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6. To respect
the integrity and judgment of the sports officials. |
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7. To achieve a
thorough understanding and acceptance of the rules
of the game and the standards of eligibility. |
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8. To encourage
leadership, use of initiative, and good judgment by
players on the team. |
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9. To recognize
that the purpose of athletics is to promise the
physical, mental, moral, social, and emotional
well-being of the individual players. |
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10. To remember
that an athletic contest is only a game—not a matter
of life or death for player, coach, school, fan,
community, state, or nation. |
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Section II Sportsmanship Policy
for Athletes |
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1. Learn
and understand the rule of your sport. Play
hard, play to win, but play fairly within
these guidelines. |
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2. Do not
allow your temper to distract you from the
fundamentals of good sportsmanship. Maintain self
control. |
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3. Respect your
opponent. Never taunt. Congratulate him or
her at games' end. Acknowledge good play. |
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4. Respect the
integrity and judgment of officials.
Never question the decision of an official. |
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5. Be an example
for your school, teammates, and opponents. |
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A player who is
disqualified from a contest for unsportsmanlike
behavior by an official is prohibited from playing
in the next regularly scheduled contest. |
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Code of Conduct
Guidelines &
Responsibilities |
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1.
The New York State Public High School Athletic
Association (NYSPHSAA)
handbook will provide the main guidelines governing both
boys and girls interscholastic squads. Any policies set
forth by the Section II Athletic Council also will serve
as governing policies. |
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Eligibility. You are eligible if:
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you are a
student in regular attendance in grades 7-12.
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you are a bona
fide student taking at least five subjects, plus
physical education.
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you have not
reached the age of 19, unless your 19th birthday comes
after September 1, in which case, you may continue.
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you are an
amateur, have not played or practiced with an outside
team, unless approved by NYSPHSAA handbook, or have not
used your athletic skills for financial gain.
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3.
It is the athlete's responsibility to see that he/she is
aware of all practices and contests. Also, it is the
responsibility of the athlete to contact the coach
personally if he/she is not able to attend a practice or
contest. |
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4.
An athlete should commit himself/herself to participate
without allowing outside jobs or other involvements to
become a burden to their participation, their coach or
their fellow athletes. |
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5.
Every athlete should strive to encourage and practice
positive attitudes and citizenship among fellow athletes
and the student body. |
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6.
a.) Enthusiasm is
catchy. If you are enthusiastic about participating and
about the team, other around you will begin to share
that enthusiasm.
b.)
Officiating never beats you. The mark of a good team is
one that rises above any poor officiating and wins in
spite of it.
c.) Try not to
rationalize and make excuses for yourself or your team.
Be industrious and try to recognize your weaknesses and
make proper adjustments.
d.)
Encourage and support all athletic teams in the same
manner you would like them to support you.
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7.
Each athlete should strive to achieve a peak of optimum
physical condition at all times.
a.) Strive to get as much rest as possible, especially
the night before an athletic contest.
b.)
Each athlete should do whatever is possible to prevent
illness and poor health. All injuries should be reported
to the coach, no matter how insignificant the injury may
seem.
c.) Each
athlete will refrain from the use of tobacco and the
possession or use of alcoholic beverages or illegal
drugs and/or paraphernalia. Where medication has been
prescribed by a personal physician, approval by the
school physician is required for continued eligibility.
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8.
It shall be the duty and responsibility of each player
to care for his/her uniform. It is expected that all
uniforms and equipment will be turned in at the
conclusion of the sports season. The athlete will be
responsible for any equipment not turned in, and is
expected to compensate the district for that equipment. |
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9.
The selection of squads, and players who receive
starting roles, will be based on skill, regular
attendance at practices, and overall cooperation
displayed by the student athlete. |
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1. All participants
must have a physical exam before participating on any
athletic squad. Exams will be given prior to the
start of any sport season. It is the responsibility of
the student to express an interest in participating to
the coach or coaches involved prior to the exam in order
that proper arrangements may be made for the remainder
of the year in any sport. However, if you are absent or
miss five (5) consecutive days of school or practices
due to injury or illness, you must receive another
physical exam from the school physician before you may
again participate. |
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2. Student athletes
are expected to be in regular attendance throughout
their season. Student athletes will be granted three
(3) tardies per season regardless of the reason. On the
fourth tardy or any subsequent tardies of the season,
the student athlete will be subject to suspension from
practice or games on the day of the tardy, pending
review of the circumstances by the high school
principal, athletic director, and coach. |
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Athletes and
school absences:
a.)
Student athletes who are absent from school for the
entire day cannot practice or participate in a game that
day.
b.)
Student athletes must be in school by 11:30 a.m. to
participate in a practice or a game on that day.
c.)
If a student athlete leaves school due to illness
during the school day, they cannot return to practice or
participate in a game on that day. |
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4. It is expected that
a member of an athletic squad will show respect for
his/her fellow teammates, opposing teams, fellow
students, coaches, officials, equipment, and facilities. |
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5. It is expected that
a student athlete will conduct himself/herself in a
cooperative and appropriate manner while waiting for
practice to start and at all practices and athletic
events. |
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6. All student athletes
will attend and participate in all academic classes.
Student athletes will attend and participate in all
physical education classes. Student athletes who do not
dress and participate in physical education classes will
not be permitted to participate in game play or practice
that day without the permission of the coach and
physical education teacher. |
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7.
Practice will begin following 10th period (3:00 p.m.).
Student athletes have an obligation to scholastic
responsibilities which takes priority over athletic
participation. If a student is requested to stay for
additional academic assistance, detention, etc., these
obligations will be fulfilled before the student reports
for practices. |
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8.
Athletes are to travel to and from all
contests by
school provided transportation. Students may be
permitted to leave contests or events with their parents
or guardian according to the procedures outlined below:
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The parent/guardian
should visually present themselves to the coach/advisor
to tend the request.
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The parent/guardian
will be expected to complete a release form which the
coach should return to the office for filing. In the
event that a form is not available, the information
written out, signed and dated will be acceptable. When
possible, such requests should be made in advance of the
contest.
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Students will only be
released to the parent or legal guardian.
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1. If any athlete is
determined to have been consuming or be in possession of
alcohol, using or in possession of tobacco, or in
possession of or using illegal drugs and/or
paraphernalia, the athlete will be subject to suspension
from active participation for a period of 30 athletic
days. This suspension may also apply to the student
athlete who is present only where alcohol and/or drugs
use is present. Suspension days will include all days on
which the affected student's team are actively involved
in practice or interscholastic competition, or days upon
which the affected student is eligible to participate as
an individual. Suspension days remaining at the end of
the school year will be carried over to the next school
year. |
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2. Suspensions by the
Jr.-Sr. High School Principal may result from disregard
for the previously mentioned guidelines,
responsibilities and rules. Suspensions will be made by
the Jr.-Sr. High School Principal following an
investigation of the circumstances which may be
considered under these guidelines and responsibilities.
The investigation may be initiated by the principal, the
coach, or the athletic director. |
