The followiing statement is to be:
	presented to coaches at every FSL preseason meeting
	presented to all varsity and JV teams at each school before each season
	presented to entire Upper School communities at each school at
	assemblies or other appropriate venues annually
	communicated to all parents and other community members in an
	appropriate way annually
	sent to assignors of officials in all sports
	Promoting sportsmanship and ethical behavior in athletics is one of the primary
	objectives of the Friends Schools League. The officials at all of our contests have
	been instructed to enforce these goals. We will not tolerate unsportsmanlike actions
	including taunting, trash-talking, or physical misconduct. We expect our coaches,
	athletes and spectators as well as the officials to uphold this code by example
	before during and after the game. The Friends Schools League believes strongly
	that players, coaches and officials should conduct all contests with a spirit of respect
	for each other and for the rules and traditions of the sport.

The Friends Schools League expects all of its athletes, coaches and spectators to behave in a sportsmanlike manner at all contests. Specifically we have the following expectations for each group.

• Treat opponents with respect; shake hands after contests.

• Respect judgment of contest officials, abide by rules of the contest and display no behavior that could incite the fans - specifically, no "trash-talking" and no "in-your-face" behavior, including baiting or taunting.

• Cooperate with officials, coaches and fellow participants to conduct a fair contest.

• Accept seriously the responsibility and privilege of representing school and community and league; display positive public action at all times.

• Live up to the high standard of sportsmanship established by the coach and the League.

• Always set a good example for participants and fans to follow, exemplifying the highest moral and ethical behavior.

• Instruct participants in proper sportsmanship responsibilities and demand that they make sportsmanship the # 1 priority.

• Respect judgment of contest officials, abide by rules of the event and display no behavior that could incite fans. Specifically, coaches are to remain in the designated coaching area and are not to go on the field or court unless summoned by an official.

• Treat opposing coaches, participants and fans with respect. Shake hands with officials and opposing coach in public.

• Develop and enforce penalties for participants who do not abide by sportsmanship standards.

• Respect decisions made by contest officials.

• Be an exemplary role model by positively supporting teams in every manner possible including content of cheers and signs.

• Respect fans, coaches and participants. Specifically, spectators will cheer for their teams in a positive manner and will not interact negatively with the other team or its fans.

The following lists are slightly modified from National Federation guidelines.

• Applause during introduction of players, coaches and officials.

• Accept all decisions of officials.

• Mascots and cheerleaders lead fans in a positive manner.

• Handshakes between participants and coaches at the end of contest, regardless of outcome.

• Treat competition as a game.

• Coaches/players search out opposing participants to recognize them for outstanding performance or coaching.

• Applause at the end of contest for performances of all participants

• Everyone showing concern for injured player, regardless of team.

• Encourage surrounding people to display only sportsmanlike conduct.

• Yelling or waving arms during opponent’s free-throw attempt.

• Disrespectful or derogatory yells, chants, songs, or gestures.

• Booing or heckling an official’s decision.

• Criticizing officials in any way; displays of temper with an official’s call.

• Yells that antagonize opponents.

• Refusing to shake hands or give recognition for good performances.

• Blaming loss of game on officials, coaches or participants.

• Laughing or name-calling to distract an opponent.

• Use of profanity or displays of anger.

• "Trash-talking", taunting or baiting by players, coaches or spectators.