[chseagle]

Originally Posted by chseagle

Here's a Sportsmanship/Fan Etiquette listing I found in a HS Basketball program:

1. Welcome visitors to your gym & treat them as guests!
2. Do not "boo" opponents or officials!
3. No chanting in poor taste or distractions during opposing introductions!
4. Always displayappreciation for good performance, even if it is by the opposing team!
5. Excercise self control & permit only POSITIVE sportsmanlike behavior-Don't accept swearing or negative comments about players or coaches in your rooting section!
6. Make an effort to know the rules of the contest!
7. Be supportive to all & this will greatly enhance your enjoyment of the contest!
8. 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?

I just found out, via additional investigating, that the Sportsmanship/Fan Etiquette listing I posted above is league mandated.

Here's how it is listed in the league's SOP Handbook:

Definition: "Sportsmanship is more than a series of behaviors - it is an attitude. It is based on honesty, fairness, and humanity toward others."

SPORTSMANSHIP/FAN ETIQUETTE
1. Welcome visitors to your gym and treat them as guests!
2. Do not "boo" opponents or officials!
3. No chanting in poor taste or distractions during opposing introductions and free throw situations!
4. Always display appreciation for good performance, even if it is by the opposing team!
5. Exercise self control and permit only POSITIVE sportsmanlike behavior - Don't accept swearing or negative comments about players or coaches in your rooting section!
6. Avoid stomping on the bleachers - This is very destructive!
7. Make an effort to know the rules of the contest!
8. Be supportive to all and this will greatly enhance your enjoyment of the contest!
9. Bands will refrain from inappropriate songs such as:
NaNaNaNa Hey Hey, Goodbye
Another One Bites The Dust
Hit The Road Jack
10. General rules: NO noisemakers, NO signs, NO stomping/pounding on bleachers, NO negative activity during player introductions, NO booing of officials/opponents.
11. No continuous standing in indoor events.