STUDENT-ATHLETE, PARENTS, AND SPECTATOR SPORTSMANSHIP EXPECTATIONS:

When representing the Academy of Saint Elizabeth, all individuals involved in or attending an athletic event must exhibit sportsmanship. Sportsmanship is defined as following the rules of the contest as defined or accepted by the competing teams and graciously accepting victory or defeat All participants must understand and follow the games/meets rules and regulations appropriately in order to demonstrate sportsmanship, which include, but are not limited to:

● Understanding and following the rules of the contest;

● Recognizing skilled performance of others regardless of affiliation;

● Displaying respect for all individuals participating in the athletic event;

● Treating opponents in an empathetic manner; and

● Congratulating opponents in victory or defeat

Failure to exhibit good sportsmanship includes, but is not limited to, the following student-athlete, parent, or spectator conduct:

● Any person who strikes or physically assaults an official, coach, player, or spectator

● Any person who intentionally incites participants or spectators to engage in abusive behavior

● Any person who makes obscene gestures or uses excessively provocative language or action toward officials, coaches, opponents, or spectators

● Any member of the school or athletic staff who publicly criticizes a game official or opposing coaches and/or players

● Any person who engages in behavior that demonstrates bias based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation or sex, social or economic status, or disability

● Any school organization, student, parent, or spectator engaging in intimidating pre-event activities, such as the use of fog machines, sirens, unusual sound effects or lighting, or similar activities

● Other conduct deemed unsportsmanlike in character by the Athletic Director

● Any violation of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association's (NJSIAA) rules

Failure for student-athletes to exhibit good sportsmanship may result in the Academy denying the opportunity for any individual to participate in an athletic program or attend athletic events

The AOSE STUDENT-ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT:

As members of their AOSE team, student-athletes serve as role models. Many people admire and respect them, including younger athletes, and their behavior and actions have a significant impact on others in the community All student-athletes play an important role in the promotion of good sportsmanship, and she must accept the responsibility of always displaying high moral and standards of professional conduct

An AOSE Student Athlete Will:

● Accept the responsibility and privilege of positively representing their school and community by learning and demonstrating teamwork, fairness, integrity, and self-discipline in all practices, games, and/or meets

● Obtain respect for self, coaches, teammates, opponents, officials, and spectators by demonstrating and displaying good character as a positive role model

● Win and lose graciously

● Will have a thorough understanding of and adherence to all NJSIAA rules and policies

● Aways work for the good of the team

● Cheer for her teammates and opponents

● Sincerely congratulate opponents after either victory or defeat

● Refrain from using illegal or unhealthy substances to gain an unfair advantage

Per the NJSIAA, “All officials enforce all rules regarding unsportsmanlike conduct by coaches and players There will be no tolerance for any negative behavior, such as taunting, trash-talking and verbal, written, or physical conduct related to race, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religion Such behavior will result in being ejected from this event and the individual player(s) will be subjected to disqualifications All participants must respect the game, respect the officials, and respect their opponents ”

Any coach or student-athlete who is disqualified from a NJSIAA event at any level cannot compete in the next two competitions Any coach and/or student-athlete who has been disqualified is not permitted to compete or travel with the team Officials must file a disqualification report within 48 hours of the event and notify the school's athletic director of the pending disqualification by 12:00 p m the following day via phone or email Once a disqualification has been filed by the official, there are no appeals

In addition, it is in the discretion of the Academy of Saint Elizabeth’s Administration to add on to this suspension or remit other disciplinary actions

THE AOSE PARENT/SPECTATOR’S CODE OF CONDUCT:

Parents must keep in mind that high school athletics are an extension of the academic program and are intended to develop a student athlete's character, values, and ethics. Parents and spectators must show positive support for the coaches, players, and officials at all AOSE athletic events

An AOSE Parent/Spectator Will:

● Respect game officials' integrity and judgment

● Be courteous to all players, coaches, officials, and spectators

● Never target anyone for physical, verbal, or emotional abuse

● Never use slurs, taunts, harassment, obscenities, or any other disrespectful language or gestures

● Always set a good example for other spectators and daughters

● Make an effort to learn and understand the game's rules

● Recognize that attending a high school sporting event is a privilege, not a right to verbally assault officials, coaches, opposing teams, or spectators

● Recognize and support either team for an outstanding performance regardless of the outcome

Officials should never interact with unsportsmanlike parents or spectators during a game or meet. Once the competition begins, the Athletic Director and/or site supervisor will monitor spectator behavior and intervene as needed if there is unruly behavior or conduct. If parents or spectators begin to use demeaning or profane language towards officials, student-athletes, or other spectators in the stands, they will be removed from the contest immediately and will not be permitted to return to the Athletic event for the remainder of the competition.

If the individual continues to exhibit the same or similar unacceptable behaviors and actions at future competitions, additional disciplinary measures, such as completing National Federation Parent/Spectator Conduct online courses or suspensions from attending games, may be enforced Upon each seasonal Athletic Registration, all parents/guardians must review and electronically sign the Parent Model Athletic Code of Conduct form