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Standard #6 Sportsmanship <br /> Everyone involved in youth sports programs should exhibit positive sportsmanship behavior at all times. <br /> Background: <br /> Children will follow the example of adult role models, positively or negatively. Children will copy or <br /> imitate sports behaviors witnessed, including the development of values based on that behavior. Adults <br /> must be a positive role model exhibiting sportsmanlike behavior at games, practices, and at all times <br /> while giving positive reinforcement to the children and supporting their coaches, staff and other <br /> volunteers. <br /> Rationale: <br /> If the youth sports experience is to be a positive one for each child, adults must demonstrate <br /> sportsmanlike behavior as a fan, coach, and/or league administrator. They need to encourage fun, guide <br /> with positive reinforcement and give praise for successes along the way. When a child makes a mistake, <br /> separate the mistake from the child. Adults need to encourage peer support and give positive verbal <br /> support to team members, opponents and coaches of their child. <br /> Implementation: <br /> 1. Leagues will develop a sportsmanship/conduct code that includes positive expectations and <br /> describes unacceptable behaviors (for example berating players, coaches, officials; use of vulgar <br /> language; and intoxication). <br /> 2. Leagues will promote fair play, respect for the game and graciousness in losing or winning. <br /> 3. Leagues will communicate conduct requirements to administrators, coaches, parents, players and <br /> spectators through policies and procedures, newsletters, email, website, telephone calls and <br /> announcements. <br /> 4. Leagues will develop an enforcement plan for implementing a sportsmanship/conduct code, <br /> including disciplinary procedures. <br />• <br /> I <br /> National Standards for Youth Sports Copyright©2008 by NAYS <br />