[JRutledge]

Tony,

My state requires a sportsmanship statement (they do not require specific words) but that is for high school games, not middle school games. Now the IESA might require some procedures, but that is not a statewide organization (does not apply to all middle schools). This is why I asked the question. Who makes the officials ask such silly questions? Our state has us ask a question about players being equip and make a sportsmanship statement. But they do not ask us to have a coach confirm if the players or teams are going to stay that way during the entire game. That question to me just brings that kind of comment.

Peace