Fall 2009 Team Sportsmanship Winners

Division U10 Girls - Team 6 (Coach Saucier)
Division U10 Coed - Team 9 (Coach Stevens)
Division U12 Girls - Team 6 (Coach Madaras)
Division U12 Coed - Team 1 (Coach Farrell)
Division U14 Girls - Team 3 (Coach Pritchard)
Division U14 Coed - Team 2 (Coach Antisdel)

Our division directors work with our referee staff to evaluate all of the teams for an award in good sportsmanship for divisions U10 thru U16-19.  Divisions U05, U06 and U08 do participate as each player in these divisions receive an individual award.  These will be presented both in the Fall and the Spring.

LINE-UP CARDS

Referees will ask coaches for cards at the beginning of each game.

ASSIGNING OF POINTS  

Referees will complete the back of the card at the end of the game and then hand them in at the equipment counter as soon as possible.

TALLYING POINT TOTALS  

A volunteer will place the totals in their respective divisions and then totals them for the Fall and Spring season.

CLARIFICATION  

We are seeking to make this a better experience for your child.  In keeping with our directive that coaches should coach, referees should referee, and parents should cheer, our overview thoughts on sportsmanship are:

1. Respect all players and their volunteer coaches and staff.
2. Never chastise, always cooperate with the volunteer referees.
3. Spectators should cheer for not only an individual player, but for the entire team.
4. Avoid "sideline" coaching or directing the players.

COACHES' RESPONSIBILITIES:  

It is the responsibility of the coaches to educate the parents and players of the sportsmanship program.  It is suggested that the parents are enlightened at the pre-season parents' meeting.
 
•  Coach your team and instruct your team parents about how to play and support in a sportsmanlike manner.  Use the "sportsmanship guidelines" as a reference list.

•  Before each game, prepare your line-up card by writing in each child's name. The cards must be used for your team to be eligible for sportsmanship points.  The division and number of your team must be legible or points cannot be awarded.

•  At the beginning of each game, give your line-up card to the referee.

•  Set a great example to players and parents by coaching in a sportsmanlike manner.

•  At the end of the game, remember to thank the referee and allow him/her to complete the evaluation on the back of the card.

•  The referee will hand in the card at the equipment building.

•  Congratulate players and parents on their sportsmanlike behavior.

GUIDELINES  

This is how the points will be awarded.  Read carefully and discuss at the pre-season parents' meeting.  Scoring for all categories is the same:

If all 6 items within the category are present, a 5+ will be awarded.
If 5 are present, 5 will be awarded.
If 4 are present, 4 will be awarded.
If 3 are present, 3 will be awarded.
The + will be used in the event of a tie.

NOTE:  Anyone filling out the score should remember to start the scoring from 3 and work in either direction. Do not start at 5 and work down. 

Conduct of Players

(0-5 points possible)
•  Abide by rules
•  Clean language
•  Positive attitude
•  Commend opponents during play
•  Considerate of other team players; i.e. "Help up from ground"
•  Thank referees at end of game

Conduct of Spectators

(0-5 points possible)
•  Avoid coaching players
•  Congratulate both teams
•  Stand in correct area and out of linesman's way
•  Thank referee

Conduct of Coaches

(0-5 points possible)
•  Demonstrate knowledge of rules
•  Show respect for players
•  Avoid warm-up in the goal area
•  Avoid constant coaching
•  Appropriate attitude to refs
•  Thank refs at end of game

Conduct Towards Referees

(0-5 points possible)
•  Most players thank referees
•  Coach(es) thank referees
•  Parents thank referees
•  No complaints from players
•  No complaints from coaches
•  No complaints from parents
A fourth category will be scored, but only used if a final tiebreaker is necessary:

Uniform Appearance

(0-5 points possible)
•  Shin guards inside socks
•  Correct color of socks and shorts
•  Keep shoes tied
•  All shirts tucked in
•  No inappropriate jewelry
•  Eye glasses correctly secured


With a positive attitude from all of us, we can help our kids to learn some important values. Let's show them what sportsmanship is all about.  Enjoy!