Throughout the school year, TSSAA-registered contest officials report incidents of unsporting behavior to the TSSAA in order for the Executive Director to insure that schools are respecting association bylaws regarding unsportsmanlike conduct.
The TSSAA and its member schools believe strongly that the major purpose of education-based athletics is to be a part of the total educational program. A major part of this purpose is to stress to coaches, players, officials, and fans the vital importance of sportsmanship. It is critical that all parties understand the role they play in maintaining an atmosphere of good sportsmanship and being a positive role model for others.
A finalized list of incidents and responses is maintained by the state office staff and presented to the Board of Control each year at its June meeting.
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To address these issues, coaches and school administrators can teach and demonstrate positive behavior by emphasizing the importance of respect and sportsmanship. Coaches should lead by example, treating officials, opponents, and their own players with respect at all times. They should emphasize the importance of fair play and encourage their players to display good sportsmanship. Additionally, coaches and administrators should create a positive game environment by promoting crowd etiquette and addressing any fan behavior that goes against the values of sportsmanship. It is crucial to educate everyone involved in the game about the importance of positive behavior, both on and off the court, to create a more enjoyable and respectful atmosphere for all participants.
Based on these ejection reports, the most common unsportsmanlike behaviors in high school baseball stem from disrespect towards umpires, often triggered by disagreement with their calls. Players and coaches alike are frequently ejected for arguing balls and strikes, making profane or insulting remarks, and even resorting to aggressive or threatening behavior towards officials. Malicious contact, particularly at home plate or first base, also leads to ejections, showcasing a concerning trend of overly aggressive plays. Ultimately, these reports highlight the need for players, coaches, and even fans to maintain composure and respect the integrity of the game.
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Based on these reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in Boys' Basketball appear to revolve around physical altercations, verbal abuse, and fan interference. Players commonly get ejected for flagrant fouls involving excessive contact, throwing punches (especially to the head), or retaliating physically after a foul. Disrespectful language towards officials, often involving profanity or direct insults, is another frequent cause for technical fouls and ejections for both coaches and players. Finally, unruly fan behavior, ranging from incessant heckling of officials to entering the court and verbally abusing players or referees, necessitates game stoppages and removals from the gym, highlighting the challenge of managing crowd control.
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Based on these reports, the most common unsportsmanlike behaviors in Girls' Basketball center around aggressive conduct, verbal abuse, and disregard for rules regarding player conduct. Fights, often stemming from post-foul altercations, and players leaving the bench during these incidents are a recurring concern. Additionally, persistent verbal abuse from fans, directed towards referees and players alike, frequently leads to ejections and creates a hostile environment. Throwing the ball down aggressively or taunting a player are also unsportsmanlike behaviors that have prompted technical fouls and even ejections. Finally, not respecting the integrity of the game is often displayed through inappropriate behaviors like flagrant or intentional foul actions.
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Based on the provided reports, unsportsmanlike conduct in high school football frequently stems from fighting, which includes punching and flagrant late hits, along with the use of profanity and racial slurs directed towards opponents and officials. Disrespectful behavior towards game officials, such as questioning their integrity or use of offensive language, also contributes significantly to unsportsmanlike penalties and ejections.
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Based on these reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in Girls' Flag Football appear to revolve around escalating frustrations stemming from calls and gameplay. Coaches reacting inappropriately to officiating, including throwing objects, is a recurring issue. Additionally, physical altercations between players, often involving shoving or slapping after the whistle, are a significant cause of ejections, highlighting the need for players to maintain composure after plays end. Finally, parents interacting physically on the field is something that rarely happen's.
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Based on the provided official's reports, the most common displays of unsportsmanlike conduct in Boys' Lacrosse include aggressive and retaliatory behavior. These behaviors can manifest as targeted slashes, potentially intended to injure rather than play the ball. Additionally, interactions during dead ball situations frequently escalate into pushing, shoving, and even throwing punches, leading to fighting penalties and ejections for involved players. The report highlights a pattern of physicality extending beyond normal game play.
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In girls' lacrosse, unsportsmanlike conduct most often stems from overly aggressive play, particularly when physical contact escalates beyond the accepted norms of the game. Common examples include illegal body checking, dangerous stick work such as high checks or slashing, and any form of physical intimidation or retaliation after a play. As evidenced in the reported incident, blatant displays of aggression like shoving, attempting to strike an opponent with the stick, or pushing with both hands are clear violations. Furthermore, ignoring prior warnings from officials exacerbates the severity of the infraction, often leading to expulsion from the game.
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Based on these reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in high school soccer revolve around dissent towards officials, often escalating to abusive language or threats leading to red cards for players and coaches alike. Reckless or dangerous fouls frequently incur disciplinary action, as does unsporting behavior such as taunting opponents and fighting. Furthermore, persistent dissent of officials, delaying the restart of play, and even bench clearing incidents during on-field altercations contribute significantly to the incidents of unsportsmanlike conduct.
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Based on these reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in high school girls' soccer appear to stem from dissent towards officials' decisions, often escalating to verbal altercations and sometimes resulting in physical confrontations. Dissent manifests as arguing calls, using foul language directed at referees, or provocative behavior like clapping in their faces. These actions frequently lead to cautions, red cards, and ejections for players and coaches alike. Additionally common are reckless tackles that earn cautions and the occasional violent conduct by players (punches, cleats to shins). Finally, fan behavior can pose a problem, with abusive language and threats directed towards officials, creating an unsportsmanlike environment.
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Based on these reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in girls' softball involve coaches and fans displaying an inability to control their emotions and behavior. Arguing balls and strikes is a frequent flashpoint, leading to restrictions and ejections of coaches. Questionable and malicious plays also lead to altercations. Fans are often guilty of verbal abuse towards umpires, creating a hostile environment and requiring ejection from the park. Disrespect toward umpires and opposing players, particularly through profanity, personal insults, and even physical threats, are recurring themes, highlighting a need for better sportsmanship among coaches, players, and spectators.
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Based on the officials' reports, the most common unsportsmanlike behaviors in girls' volleyball stem from disagreements with officiating and a general lack of emotional control. These manifest as excessive yelling at referees from coaches, players, and fans; throwing equipment in anger; making derogatory remarks, including shouting profanities and even accusations of racism; and engaging in distracting or disrespectful behavior during play, like counting aloud during serves or making disruptive noises from the sidelines.
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Based on these reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in high school wrestling revolve around physical aggression, abusive language, and disrespectful conduct. Wrestlers are frequently disqualified for biting, cursing at opponents or officials, and using threatening language. Showing blatant disrespect after a match by throwing headgear, refusing to shake hands properly, or verbally confronting the opposing coach or official also leads to penalties. Parental interference, particularly entering the wrestling area to yell at officials, is another recurring issue. Finally, sometimes a wrestler is just overdramatic in his actions and yells out a lot and this can cause issues from the sides of the mat as well.
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Based on these reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in girls' wrestling appear to be biting, flagrant misconduct for striking or punching opponents (either during or after the match), and verbal abuse directed towards opponents or officials. Often, heated emotions and frustration following a difficult match or a perceived bad call contribute to these incidents. Additionally, the intensity of the competition seems to sometimes push athletes beyond the boundaries of good sportsmanship in their pursuit of victory.
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