Here's a Sportsmanship/Fan Etiquette listing I found in a HS Basketball program:
- Welcome visitors to your gym & treat them as guests!
- Do not "boo" opponents or officials!
- No chanting in poor taste or distractions during opposing introductions!
- Always displayappreciation for good performance, even if it is by the opposing team!
- Excercise self control & permit only POSITIVE sportsmanlike behavior-Don't accept swearing or negative comments about players or coaches in your rooting section!
- Make an effort to know the rules of the contest!
- Be supportive to all & this will greatly enhance your enjoyment of the contest!
- General rules: NO noisemakers, NO signs, NO stomping/pounding on the bleachers, NO negative activity during player introductions, NO booing of officials/opponents.
How many on this list do you approve? Of those you disapprove of, why?