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New Sportsmanship System

"“Good sportsmanship is absolutely essential in athletic competition. Good sportsmanship includes thoughtfulness and concern for others; sincere admiration for the skills of teammates, opponents, and officials; self-control; humility in victory; and calmness and composure in defeat. It is fair play, following both the spirit and the letter of the rules. It is the Golden Rule in action on the playing court, on the bench, and in the stands. Promoting good sportsmanship in competitive activities is everyone’s responsibility.” Physical Fitness, Sports, & Recreation Manual. - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1984. p. 17."


Definition

We in the RecSports office believe very strongly in the Golden Rule as stated above, and we want to make this program as fun for everyone (as our motto states) as possible. Due to this, we try to keep games as safe and as good-natured as possible. We ask that you, as the captain, uphold this attitude and encourage your teammates to do the same. Because you are the leader, your influence is very important on your team.


Sportsmanship is everyone's responsibility. We hope that everyone will conduct themselves in a mature and friendly manner. Team captains are responsible for the conduct of their players and their spectators. Spectators may be asked to leave if necessary. Manipulation of the rules and intentional fouls are considered cheating and a gross offense against the spirit of competition. Abusive language and/or “trash talking” toward opponents, teammates, and officials is not "part of the game." Participants or teams who make a mockery of the game either through their actions or attire will not be allowed to participate in Sports Activities.


System Details

A yellow/red card system will be used to monitor unsportsmanlike behavior, rough play and improper conduct. A participant who receives a yellow card will be required to sit out for two minutes of game time. A participant who receives a red card shall be ejected from the game and will need to leave the field/court before play resumes. A team with a carded player will be required to play with one less player until the penalty time has expired (Yellow = 2 minutes & Red = 5 minutes). If a player is carded and refuses to tell his name, the game will be forfeited.


The following are examples of yellow/red card offenses that apply to all sports:


    Yellow Card
  • Arguing
  • Rough Play
  • Taunting opponents

    Red Card
  • Illegal Participation
  • Flagrant Contact
  • Profanity
  • Fighting
  • Threatning Behavior

Yellow/Red Card Point System:

    Individual
  • Yellow card (1 pt each) = a 2 minute power play + specific sport penalty.
  • 2 yellow cards in one game = the player is ejected from the game.
  • Red card (2 pts each) = ejection from game, 5 minute power play + specific sport penalty.

If a player receives a red card he will be suspended from all Sports Activities until he meets with the Student Director/Advisor. After the player has met with the Student Director/Advisor a decision regarding the length of suspension will be made. If a player receives three sportsmanship points during a semester in one or more sports, his Sports Activities privileges will be suspended for the remainder of that semester.


Individuals that receive 6 sportsmanship points are sent a letter indicating that they will be on probation with the Sports Program. If they choose to continue to participate they are made aware that any more sportsmanship problems will result in a two-year suspension of Sports privileges.


    Team

If a team receives a total of 6 sportsmanship points during the season they will be dropped from further play. However, during elimination tournament play a team will be dropped if they receive 4 sportsmanship points or a total of 6 for the season—whichever comes first.


    Team Conduct Resulting In A Forfeit

In addition to the sportsmanship system, the following team behavior will result in a game being immediately stopped and FORFEITED (regardless of score or time remaining):

  • Three (3) separate individuals receiving any combination of warning or ejection cards and/or two (2) individuals receiving red card ejections.
  • Failure of ejected participant(s) and/or spectator(s) to leave the vicinity within the allotted three (3) minutes or returning to the vicinity during or after the game. A player cannot return for the second game when back to back games are scheduled.
  • Any player(s) and/or spectator(s) leaving the team area/bench to join a situation in the game. A person's intentions are irrelevant.
  • Failure of a captain or team to provide required information to the RecSports Program.