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"Personally, I think that the OSAA went too far with some of these."
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So let me get this straight: The Oregon School Activities Association has generated rules that require schools to model Good Sportsmanship and you are against that.
The OSAA is just following the general philosophy the NFHS that feels that a sporting event is an extension of the classroom and a learning experience for players, coaches, officials and fans.
My, what a terrible thing.
Let the college crowds model what ever they want. High school sports has a totally different direction (intended result) than college or professional sports.
If attendance is down because of this (and there is no data to prove it is or is not) then perhaps it is the correct people that are staying away. I have enjoyed football and basketball games more this year than anytime in the past 10 years.
Tim Christensen
Secretary
Oregon Athletic Officals Association
State Baseball Umpire Committee
Publication Committee Member
National Federation of State High Schools
High School Today