SPECTATOR BEHAVIOR. Since athletics must operate within the framework of sound educational principles, it follows that: • Athletic teams come under the jurisdiction of and are required to abide by the rules of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association and the Suring School District Board of Education policies so that all athletes may compete under identical standards. • Those who take advantage of the privilege of athletics, either as a participant or spectator, are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not detract from the educational principles which direct the basic organization. • Athletes and officials are human beings –- they are not perfect and never will be. Everyone involved in a contest may make a mistake. Competitors, coaches, officials, and spectators enter into competition knowing that errors are a normal part of an activity and are likely to happen. • Even though winning is certainly an admirable goal, it is hollow if it comes at the expense of morals, ethics, and just plain common sense. SPECTATORS ARE EXPECTED TO: • Stand during the National Anthem and remove all headwear. • Cheer for their team rather than against their opponents. • Maintain self-control at all times while conducting themselves as responsible citizens. • Show RESPECT for opponents in every way possible. • Always be positive in support of their teams. • Recognize and acknowledge good performances made by both teams. • RESPECT officials and accept their decisions. • BE humble and not boastful in victory and gracious and not bitter in defeat. • Leave the site of an activity – including the parking lot – as soon as possible after the activity is completed. SPECTATORS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO:
