SAMPLE “B”
PRE-GAME SPORTSMANSHIP STATEMENT SCRIPT
To be read by a representative participant from each team
(Home team student/athlete):
“We would like to welcome all of you to tonight’s game and thanks for support high school athletics. The athletes playing tonight from both teams have worked very hard an appreciate your support and encouragement. In the spirit of ‘Honoring the Game’ we ask that you review the code of good sportsmanship”.
(Visiting student/athlete):
“What is sportsmanship? A true sportsman is a person who can take a loss or defeat without complaint or victory without gloating, and who treats his/her opponents with fairness and respect.”
(Home team student/athlete):
“We the players and coaches of _(home school)_ High School and _(name of visiting school) , as well as the cheerleaders, parents and spectators are expected to respect these values of sportsmanship and are encouraged to help us eliminate all possibilities which threaten them.
(Visiting student/athlete):
“We all need to show courtesy, acceptance and understanding towards each other remembering that theis athletic contest is ‘only a game’ and not a matter of life and death for the players and coaches.”
(Home team student/athlete):
“Together we can be a part of a much need message sent throughout our communities that interscholastic athletics promotes and develops lifetime values when fueled by good sportsmanship. Together we all win!”
(Visiting student/athlete):
“The following behaviors are unacceptable at all CIF/CCS contests:
- Berating your opponents players or mascot
- Obscene cheers or gestures
- Negative signs or posters
- Artificial noise makers
- Complaining about the official’s calls either verbally or by way of negative gestures
Thank you!”