Sheridan Middle School

“Home of the Wildcats”

SPECTATOR BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

I Will...

•Remember that I am at a contest to support and yell for
my team and to enjoy the skill and competition.

•Never intimidate or ridicule the other team and its fans.

•Remember that school athletics are learning experiences for students and that mistakes are sometimes made.

•Praise student-athletes in their attempt to improve themselves as students, as athletes and as people as we praise a student working in the classroom.

•Understand that this ticket of admission is a privilege to observe the contest and not a license to verbally assault others and be generally obnoxious.

•Learn the rules of the game to understand and appreciate why certain situations take place.

•Show respect for the opposing players, coaches, spectators and support groups.

•Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials.

•Recognize and show appreciation for an outstanding play by either team.

•Refrain from the use of any controlled substances (alcohol, drugs, etc.) before, and during games, and afterwards on or near the site of the event (i.e., tailgating.)

•I use only those cheers that support and uplift the team.

•1 will not use profane language.

Recognize and compliment the efforts of school and league administrators for their efforts in emphasizing the benefits of educational athletics and the rule of good sportsmanship to that end.