In our local rec league, in games involving grades 3-8, any profanity heard by the referee regardless of the circumstance is an automatic flagrant technical. If it is by a coach, that coach is automatically suspended and must appeal to the Board for reinstatement. If by a spectator, that person cannot attend practices or games for the rest of the season.
We are slightly more lenient at the HS rec level. For instance, if a player misses a wide open layup and mutters something under his breath, he gets a warning - but if it can be heard by spectators, it's a T. Any profanity directed at an official by anyone at this level is automatically a flagrant T and an indefinite suspension.
Ours is not the only rec league in this area with rules of this kind. We are on a crusade to eliminate poor sportsmanship and we are starting with profanity.
Taunting is next.
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