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 umpire reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in high school baseball revolve around arguments with umpires over strike zone calls, plays at the plate, and perceived missed calls. These disagreements often escalate into verbal abuse from players, coaches, and fans, leading to ejections for unsportsmanlike conduct, prolonged arguments, and inappropriate language. Some instances involved physical contact, like pushing or aggressive approaches to umpires, while others involved fans crossing boundaries by entering the field. The complaints often focus on perceived unfairness or accusations of bias.
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Based on the incident reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in boys' high school basketball revolve around aggressive physical conduct and abusive language. Flagrant fouls involving elbows, punches, or excessive contact lead to ejections, as do verbal altercations including cursing at opponents or officials. Fan interference, whether through offensive comments, entering the court, or threatening behavior, also contributes significantly to disruptions and ejections. Finally, bench personnel leaving the designated area during altercations and coaches improperly officiating from the bench frequently lead to technical fouls and ejections as well.
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Based on these officiating reports, the most frequent unsportsmanlike conduct in girls' basketball involves fights, technical fouls for aggressive or disrespectful behavior (slamming balls, taunting, arguing excessively), and fans exhibiting unacceptable conduct towards officials (profanity, threats, persistent heckling). Leaving the bench during altercations also appears as a regular source of ejection while player foul accumulation leading to game suspension appears to be a problem for at least one program. Ultimately, these episodes can lead to player ejections, coach ejections, fan ejections, technical fouls, and disrupted game flow.
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Based on these reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in high school football appear to stem from physical altercations and abusive language. Fighting, including throwing punches and stomping on opponents, frequently leads to ejections. Equally prevalent is the use of profanity and racial slurs directed at both opposing players and game officials, resulting in unsportsmanlike conduct penalties and disqualifications. Late hits, particularly those deemed flagrant or born out of frustration, are also recurring violations, along with instances of players disrespectfully addressing or questioning the integrity of officials.
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From the provided reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in Girls' Flag Football appear to stem from escalating physical altercations. These incidents typically begin with late hits, illegal contact fouls, or general on-field aggression that trigger retaliatory actions. These actions then involve further shoving, slapping, and in one particularly egregious case, a post-game brawl involving multiple players, indicating a trend of players and spectators being unable to control their emotions especially when the game gets especially physical and close. This includes not only players, but sideline personnel, coaches and fans.
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Based on the officials' reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in boys' lacrosse revolve around fighting and bench clearing incidents. Fights typically erupt after physical play, with punches thrown between players, sometimes escalating to facemask grabbing, stick violations, and shoving. A frequent factor contributing to the escalation of these events is players leaving their designated bench areas, leading to larger altercations that necessitate ejections and even the termination of games when the situation becomes unmanageable. Unsportsmanlike conduct penalties for aggressive actions or retaliatory behavior further contribute to the issues, underlining the importance of maintaining discipline and control during games.
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Based on recent game reports, unsportsmanlike conduct in girls' lacrosse often stems from aggressive physical play escalated beyond the normal bounds of the game. Common scenarios involve illegal body contact, such as dangerous checks or shoves, and misuse of the lacrosse stick, including intentional hitting or attempted hitting of opponents. Escalation frequently involves taunting or verbal abuse, with repeat offenses leading to more severe penalties.
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Based on numerous game reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in high school soccer revolve around dissent towards officials, often escalating to foul and abusive language directed at referees, assistant referees, or even opposing players. Reckless challenges, violent conduct (such as kicking or charging the goalkeeper), and persistent infringement of the rules also contribute significantly, highlighting a lack of respect for the game and the safety of opponents. Some unsporting behaviors went beyond the field, and included fan ejections for derogatory comments as well as coach ejections for continued dissent.
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Based on these reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios involve dissent towards officials, often manifesting as verbal abuse including foul language and personal attacks, and reckless tackles or late challenges resulting in repeated unsporting behavior cautions. Coaches also contribute to the issue through dissent, challenging calls, and entering the field or leaving the technical area to confront or argue with referees. Spectator misconduct, ranging from offensive language and gestures to more severe threats, also creates a hostile environment at games. Finally, violent conduct such as punching or retaliatory fouls are less frequent but serious offenses.
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Based on these umpire reports, the most common instances of unsportsmanlike conduct in high school girls' softball revolve around vocal dissent and aggressive challenges to umpire calls, particularly regarding balls and strikes. Coaches and fans alike frequently cross the line by using profanity, questioning the officials' integrity and judgment, and making threats. Heated arguments often escalate from disagreeing with calls to personal insults, and even physical intimidation, creating a hostile environment for both players and umpires.
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Unsportsmanlike conduct in Girls' Track and Field commonly manifests as violations of pacing rules and disrespectful behavior towards officials. Illegal pacing, where athletes from the same team interfere with or directly assist a teammate during a race, as evidenced by the recent incident involving Briarcrest and St. Benedict, leading to their disqualification in the 4x400 relay. Furthermore, verbal abuse and disparaging remarks directed at meet officials, exemplified by the Briarcrest coach's ejection following his outburst towards Barbara and myself, represents another frequent form of unsportsmanlike conduct observed at meets.
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Based on the officials' reports, the most common unsportsmanlike behaviors in high school girls' volleyball revolve around disrespect towards officials and opponents. This includes verbal abuse, such as coaches and parents yelling insults or questioning judgment calls, and even the use of profanity. Other examples included taunting of opposing players, and the deliberate violation of rules or procedures aimed at creating unfair advantages, such as improper line-up submissions and distracting servers. These actions often result in warnings, yellow cards, red cards, and ejections for coaches, players, and fans alike; disrupting the game and marring the spirit of competition.
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Based on the officials' reports from various wrestling matches, unsportsmanlike conduct in high school wrestling commonly stems from frustration and anger following perceived unfairness or a loss. This manifests in several ways, including verbal abuse directed at opponents, coaches, or officials, often involving cursing and threats. Physical aggression, such as throwing headgear, and biting are not uncommon. In addition, coaches entering the competition area without permission is a problem. These actions result in penalties ranging from unsportsmanlike conduct warnings to flagrant misconduct ejections.
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Based on the official reports, the most common unsportsmanlike conduct scenarios in girls' wrestling appear to be biting, flagrant verbal abuse directed at opponents or officials (including profanity and personal attacks), and physical aggression, such as punching, kicking, or forceful slamming of an opponent's head into the mat. Additionally, there are instances of coaches displaying unsportsmanlike behavior, including persistent arguing, yelling at officials, and making accusatory statements, sometimes resulting in penalties and ejections.
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