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 scenarios in high school boys' basketball revolve around disrespect towards officials, aggressive physical actions, and uncontrolled behavior by players, coaches, and fans. This includes verbal abuse and profanity directed at referees, intentional acts of physical aggression like throwing punches, flagrant fouls involving excessive contact, and bench-clearing incidents sparked by on-court altercations. Additionally, coaches overstepping boundaries through arguments and verbal attacks, along with fans engaging in disruptive and threatening behavior, contribute significantly to ejections and game suspensions.
The full list of disciplinary actions is only available to school personnel. Sign into the Portal and return to this page to view the report.
Based on the officials' reports, the most common unsportsmanlike behaviors in girls' basketball appear to be physical altercations (often initiated by swinging elbows or pushing), verbal abuse directed at opponents or officials (including profanity and accusations of cheating), and aggressive spectator behavior creating a hostile environment. Ejections frequently stem from fighting, flagrant fouls or technical fouls called after repeated unsportsmanlike conduct or accumulation of technical fouls. Bench clearing and players leaving the bench during altercations also leads to ejections.
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Based on these reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in high school football appear to involve fighting, unsportsmanlike language (including profanity and racial slurs) directed at officials or opposing players, and players leaving the bench area during altercations. Other frequent infractions include physical contact with officials, late hits or overly aggressive plays resulting in personal fouls, and taunting gestures. These incidents underscore the importance of maintaining emotional control and respecting the rules of the game for both players and fans.
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Based on the game official reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in high school soccer are dissent towards referees (leading to cautions and ejections for both coaches and players), foul and abusive language directed at referees or opposing players, reckless tackles or fouls, and violent conduct such as punching, hair-pulling, or kicking. Additionally, disruptive behavior from fans, including profanity and derogatory comments, is a recurring issue that often requires intervention from game administrators. Persistent infringement and taunting contribute to an atmosphere of poor sportsmanship.
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Based on these reports, the most common unsportsmanlike behaviors in girls' soccer seem to revolve around dissent towards officials, often escalating into abusive language or even physical contact. Players frequently receive cautions and ejections for arguing calls, using profanity directed at referees or opponents, and committing reckless or violent fouls. Additionally, issues with fan behavior, including yelling abusive language, using distracting devices like air horns, and confronting referees, are also prominent contributors to unsportsmanlike conduct during games.
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Based on these officiating reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in girls' volleyball involve coaches and fans exhibiting poor conduct following calls they disagree with. Coaches frequently argue calls, disregard warnings, use profanity, and in extreme cases, get ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct, sometimes escalating to throwing objects or confronting officials. Problematic fans often engage in verbal abuse directed at referees, opposing players, or scorers, sometimes escalating to physical confrontation or refusing to leave when asked. Referees frequently must attempt to de-escalate the situation and seek assistance from the site administrator or local law enforcement.
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Based on these reports, the most common scenarios for unsportsmanlike conduct in high school wrestling involve physical altercations like biting or punching, flagrant use of profanity directed at opponents, coaches, or officials, and disrespectful behavior towards officials, including arguing calls, refusing to follow instructions, and ejections for repeated misconduct. Additionally, fans occasionally cross the line with inappropriate behavior, such as entering the competition area and berating officials.
The full list of disciplinary actions is only available to school personnel. Sign into the Portal and return to this page to view the report.