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	Sportsmanship - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Sportsmanship is, in a basic sense, conforming to the rules of sport.
		Sportsmanship expresses an aspiration or ethos that the activity will be enjoyed for its own sake, with proper consideration for fairness and ethics and respect and fellowship for one's competitors.
		The conflict between sportsmanship and paid sports is explored further in professional sports.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sportsmanship (209 words)

	Sportsmanship
		It's all part of sportsmanship, a great tradition in sports and competition that means playing clean and handling both victory and defeat with grace, style, and dignity.
		You demonstrate good sportsmanship when you show respect for yourself, your teammates, and your opponents, for the coaches on both sides, and for the referees, judges, and other officials.
		Sportsmanship is a style and an attitude, and it can have a positive influence on everyone around you.
	kidshealth.org /teen/food_fitness/sports/sportsmanship.html (1045 words)

	WCPSS: WCPSS - Sportsmanship Education
		Sportsmanship implies the willingness to accept and abide by the decisions of the officials.
		Good sportsmanship suggests the importance of conforming to the spirit as well as the letter of the rules.
		A prerequisite of sportsmanship requires one to understand his own bias or prejudice and the ability to prevent the desire to win from overcoming rational behavior.
	www.wcpss.net /athletics/sportsmanship/sportsmanship_hifive.html (726 words)

	WCPSS: WCPSS - Sportsmanship Education
		Good sportsmanship is viewed by the National Federation of State High School Associations as a commitment to fair play, ethical behavior and integrity.
		Sportsmanship education is a part of the WCPSS Character Education plan.
		Sportsmanship education is needed to teach students the differences between middle and high school athletics and athletics at higher levels.
	www.wcpss.net /athletics/sportsmanship (271 words)

	Sportsmanship
		While winning at all costs and poor sportsmanship may be condoned and even promoted in professional sports, this does not mean it is the proper way for athletes to behave.
		Sportsmanship like ethics concerns both the character and the actions of an athlete.
		Good sportsmanship is not just what you do on the field, it is hopefully the way you conduct your life both on and off the field.
	www.slopitch.org /sportsmanship.htm (702 words)

	Sportsmanship
		Sportsmanship is a term about which everyone seems to have an opinion but may have difficulty defining precisely.
		Because sportsmanship is so generally defined, however, children often have difficulty in determining the exact qualities of good and poor sportsmanship.
		For example, good sportsmanship may be difficult to achieve when socializing agents outside of the sports (e.g., parents, peers) demonstrate and reward poor sportsmanship or when the child has been exposed to too much unsportsmanlike behavior in the past.
	www.educ.msu.edu /webbers/homepages/benham/sportsm.html (1335 words)

	Programs - Sportsmanship
		The objective of this resource guide in sportsmanship is to provide a framework for understanding the ideals of sports and responsible behavior, and how students can uphold standards of healthy living, civility, and decorum off the playing field.
		Without question, sportsmanship is a way of life on and off the field and the importance of peaceful conflict resolution as well as tolerance, anger management and civility can and should be incorporated into every child's education.
		Sportsmanship is about character, values, personal responsibility, learning how to win and how to lose graciously, and how to control frustration and anger.
	www.yogiberramuseum.org /prog_sportsmanship.html (1547 words)

	Sportsmanship
		Kids learn the basics of sportsmanship from the adults in their lives, especially their parents and their coaches.
		Displaying good sportsmanship isn't always easy: It can be tough to congratulate the opposing team after losing a close or important game.
		In the same way, a child who practices good sportsmanship is likely to carry the respect and appreciation of other people into every other aspect of life.
	kidshealth.org /parent/emotions/behavior/sportsmanship.html (1019 words)

	- Fielding Yost Stressed Sportsmanship (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		He was a strong proponent of proper sportsmanship and personal integrity among his peers.
		"Sportsmanship is that quality of honor that desires always to be courteous, fair and respectful.
		Surely the sportsmanship learned on the playground and athletic field is a vital stimulant to these ends, and for that reason, even if for no other, athletics and competitive games deserve an important place in our program of education."
	www.afca.com /lev3.cfm/1111 (397 words)

	USATODAY.com - Winning essays celebrate sportsmanship (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Sportsmanship in society is getting along with others to get things done.
		To me, "sportsmanship" shows up as a quick smile, a quiet but consoling pat on the back, or a big shout of glee when a teammate does well.
		Sportsmanship is simply respect within the confines of athletics.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/2005-02-28-sportsmanship-day-essays_x.htm (1995 words)

	Sportsmanship
		Whether it is the conduct of the skippers and their crew, or even the event organizers or race officials, cooperation, courtesy and fair play are essential to the continuation and growth of competitive sailing and to keep our sport fun.
		Your nomination could be for an individual who demonstrated a single extraordinary example of sportsmanship during the year or it can be based on years of continuous sportsman like conduct.
		If you or your organization have such a person in mind, please submit his or her name for nomination along with the reasons for your selection telling why, in your opinion, that person should be considered for this prestigious national award.
	www.ussailing.org /Sportsmanship (458 words)

	Institute for International Sport - National Sportsmanship Day (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The objective of National Sportsmanship Day is to promote students' appreciation of the critical role of ethics, honesty, peaceful conflict resolution and fair play in athletics and society, through the mediums of education and sport.
		There are some who say sportsmanship is becoming a lost art and that unless we remind ourselves of the essentials of sportsmanship and strive to maintain the basics of sportsmanship it will gradually fade as other values have done in our society.
		The player with good sportsmanship knows that errors may be made, but the player also knows that a game is made up of all the plays and calls from the beginning to the end of the game, not just the call in dispute.
	www.sportsparenting.org /nsd/nsd_articles.cfm (10032 words)

	Iowa Games Annual Sports Festival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		In Iowa Games team events, officials are in charge of voting on sportsmanship, using three separate criteria: players, coaches and fans.
		Each of the three criteria is rated on a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being the highest rating.
		Teams that average a score of "1" are awarded sportsmanship medals.
	www.iowagames.org /sportsmanship.asp (243 words)

	Boston.com / Sports / The Changing Face of Sportsmanship
		There may be no athlete whose actions better defined sportsmanship than Esther Kim, whose best friend, Kay Poe, suffered a debilitating knee injury before their bout for a berth on the 2000 US Olympic taekwondo team.
		Kim gives her thoughts on sportsmanship and the reason for her decision.
		"I think sportsmanship means that you should be able to go 100 miles an hour and hit someone in the face, as many times as you want to, and be able to get up and shake him in the hand and stare him in the face when you're done with it."
	www.boston.com /sports/packages/sportsmanship/part3_kim.htm (974 words)

	WWW.TOTHENEXTLEVEL.ORG
		I am not trying to preach sportsmanship to you, but to give you a better understanding of some of the problems that face sports today.
		If you think hard, it is a lot easier to recollect acts of poor sportsmanship than instances of good sportsmanship, especially as reported in the media.
		By reinforcing the principles of sportsmanship and fair play in our student-athletes we teach them valuable lessons that can be used throughout there lives, not just on the athletic field, court, mat or pool.
	www.tothenextlevel.org /docs/program_development/sancitity_of_sport.html (805 words)

	Sportsmanship
		Sportsmanship and citizenship are virtually synonymous; the same tenets drive each, and helping others is a valuable aspect of both qualities.
		Explain that sportsmanship is made up of smaller good deeds, no less important than the larger, more visible deeds.
		They learn the basics of sportsmanship from the adults in their lives, especially parents and coaches.
	www.connectingwithkids.com /tipsheet/2004/189_aug11/sport.html (895 words)

	USA South Sportsmanship Trophy
		The USA South Athletic Conference Sportsmanship Trophy was established by the USA South Student-Athlete Advisory Committee in 2004 through its commitment to maintaining a sportsmanlike environment on each of the USA South campuses.
		There is a Sportsmanship Award for 12 of the 14 Conference-sponsored sports.
		N.C. Wesleyan won the inaugural Sportsmanship Trophy at the conclusion of the 2004-2005 academic year.
	www.usasouth.net /developer/awards_sportsmanship.shtml (155 words)

	Northeast Conference - Northeast Conference Announces <i>Sportsmanship Counts!</i> Initiative
		Developed by the conference office, the guidelines encourage a proactive approach to educating student-athletes, coaches, spectators and parents on the values of fairness, mutual respect and sportsmanship, while also addressing means to curb inappropriate behavior at NEC sporting events.
		Institutional administrators are responsible for insuring that all parties involved in intercollegiate athletics - including student-athletes, coaches, trainers, managers, band members, cheerleaders and mascots - are informed of the acceptable behavior that is expected of them and are aware of the consequences when failing to abide by the acceptable code of conduct.
		Coaches and student-athletes should be encouraged to live up to their own highest personal standard of sportsmanship, even when their opponents may not.
	www.northeastconference.org /News/general/2004/9/1/nec-sportsmanshiprel.asp?path=general (1103 words)

	OHSAA Sportsmanship
		The committee is charged with the responsibility of developing and overseeing programs to develop an awareness of the need for sportsmanship, ethics and integrity in the schools of Ohio.
		A broad-based sportsmanship, ethics and integrity committee to coordinate the planning and implementation of a sportsmanship, ethics and integrity program.
		An annual evaluation of all coaches in the areas of instruction and demonstration of sportsmanship, ethics and integrity.
	www.ohsaa.org /sptsmnshp (2027 words)

	Teaching Youngsters How to be Good Sports
		The traditional value of sportsmanship is being challenged from all sides: professional, college, high school, and even in youth sports.
		There are some who say sportsmanship is becoming a lost art and that unless we remind ourselves of the essentials of sportsmanship it will gradually fade as other values have done in our society.
		In the midst of all this, it seems doubly important that we recommit ourselves to guiding our youth, reminding them what sportsmanship is all about, rewarding them for showing good sportsmanship and showing, by our example, that sportsmanship is still alive and valued in youth sports today.
	youth-sports.com /getpage.cfm?file=/topics/feb98-08.html&... (290 words)

	NDHSAA - Final Report - Sportsmanship Ad Hoc Committee
		At the first meeting the committee decided on a definition of sportsmanship and what behaviors were indicative of a positive demonstration of sportsmanship.
		Recommendations of the committee are categorized into three general themes: 1) Education and awareness regarding sportsmanship, 2) Policies and codes to address sportsmanship, and 3) Willingness to implement education and awareness programs and enforce policies and codes.
		For each event, coaches would be required to evaluate officials with regard to their consistent enforcement of sportsmanship rules and their modeling of sportsmanlike behavior.
	www.ndhsaa.com /publications/reports/sportsmanship.htm (1689 words)

	SEC Sportsmanship Statement ::
		The SEC adopted a general sportsmanship statement that will serve as the principle for its institutions to follow.
		"It is the responsibility of each member institution to establish policies for sportsmanship and ethical conduct in intercollegiate athletics consistent with the educational mission and goals of the institution.
		The SEC has had a history of addressing the issues of sportsmanship and fan behavior in recent years.
	utsports.collegesports.com /genrel/101003aaa.html (462 words)

	Institute for International Sport - National Sportsmanship Day (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		National Sportsmanship Day serves as a forum for administrators, coaches, students, alumni, parents and fans to discuss the issues of ethics, fair play and sportsmanship.
		National Sportsmanship Day was conceived to raise awareness about issues related to sportsmanship and ethics in athletics and daily life, as well as to stimulate meaningful dialogue among school administrators, coaches, teachers and students.
		National Sportsmanship Day involves the participation of youth sports organizations, elementary, middle and high schools, as well as colleges and universities in all 50 U.S. states and more than 100 countries.
	www.internationalsport.com /nsd/nsd.cfm (410 words)

	10 Ways of Teaching Good Sportsmanship to Your Children (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		One of the most common abuses of sportsmanship is when players argue verbally and/or physically assault officials and opposing team members.
		The key here is to teach your children that when they experience anger or frustration during a game, they need to re-channel their energy and focus on a desired outcome such as kicking a field goal or making a tough catch.
		Good sportsmanship entails emphasizing the joy and excitement of participating, rather than the final outcome.
	www.catholicexchange.com /vm/index.asp?vm_id=35&art_id=969 (1247 words)

	Sportsmanship Survey
		Good sportsmanship is the attitude and behavior that exemplifies positive support for the interscholastic athletic and activity programs of the Minnesota State High School League's member schools, as well as for the individuals who participate.
		People involved in all facets of interscholastic athletic and activity programs are expected to demonstrate respect for others, elevate the standards of sportsmanship and encourage the growth of responsible citizenship among students, spectators, member schools and their personnel.
		Good sportsmanship is not merely a campaign - it is the essence of what educational athletics and activities are about.
	www.mshsl.org /mshsl/sportsmanship.asp (504 words)

	Citizenship/Sportsmanship
		Citizenship and sportsmanship are key elements of character development.
		It is necessary for everyone involved with interscholastic athletics to display, and insist that others display, exemplary citizenship and sportsmanship.
		Be proactive in identifying possible acts of poor sportsmanship.
	www.iahsaa.org /char6-98.htm (647 words)

	NBA.com: Divisional Winners Announced For 2003-04 Sportsmanship Award
		The NBA Sportsmanship Award, designed to honor a player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court, will be voted on by NBA players for the first time since its inception.
		The 2003-04 NBA Sportsmanship Award winner will be presented with the Joe Dumars Trophy, named after the former Detroit Pistons great who played 14 seasons in the NBA and was the recipient of the inaugural NBA Sportsmanship Award in 1996.
		The annual award reflects the ideals of sportsmanship -- ethical behavior, fair play and integrity -- in amateur and professional basketball, a key focus of the league's Jr.
	www.nba.com /news/sportsmanship_040330.html (275 words)

	Children and Sports: Don't Forget to Practice Sportsmanship! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Thus, the role of parents and coaches is significant in helping children interpret their strengths and weaknesses in a sport.
		Despite adults’ ability to understand the complexities of sportsmanship, some fail to display good sportsmanship for a variety of reasons.
		To ensure that children gain the benefits of sports participation, however, it is important for parents and coaches to evaluate and monitor their own attitudes and behaviors so that good sportsmanship is learned.
	www.kidsource.com /kidsource/content4/children.sports.pn.html (1454 words)

	Sportsmanship (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		I will discuss sportsmanship and good attitudes with the players, and will model proper perspectives and behaviors in our games and practices.
		Good sportsmanship is really just a matter of learning how to think of and treat your opponents, teammates, coaches and game officials with respect.
		And "respect" just means that you step a little bit outside of yourself to see that most other people are a lot like you: they're just trying to have some fun, doing the best they can, and they occasionally make mistakes or have a bad day--just like you.
	www.akcoach.com /sportsmanship.html (478 words)

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