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 official reports, the most common unsportsmanlike behaviors in high school boys' basketball revolve around physical altercations and verbal abuse. Players frequently commit intentional fouls like pushing, shoving, or striking opponents, often escalating after a personal foul or perceived injustice. Technical fouls arise from taunting, using profanity towards opponents or officials, and displays of visible/audible disgust with officiating decisions. Spectator misconduct also contributes significantly, with fans being ejected for threatening remarks, using profanity, and even physically confronting referees or other fans. These incidents not only disrupt the flow of the game but also create a hostile environment for players, officials, and other spectators.
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Based on these reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in girls' basketball involve physical altercations between players (pushing, punching, throwing the ball at an opponent), flagrant fouls, bench players leaving the bench during altercations, and disrespectful conduct towards officials from both players and fans. Disrespectful conduct can include profanity, derogatory comments, arguing calls, and even fans entering the court to confront the referee. These actions often result in technical fouls, ejections, and game suspensions.
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Based on these reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in Highschool football revolve around fighting and verbal abuse. This includes players throwing punches at opponents, even after a play is over. Directing foul language towards officials or other players also accounts for a high number of unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. Additionally, leaving the bench area during altercations, intentional illegal hits, and contact with officials are frequent triggers for ejections.
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Based on these reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in high school soccer revolve around dissent towards officials, leading to yellow and red cards for players and coaches alike. This dissent often manifests as verbal abuse, foul language, or continued argument after a call. Beyond dissent, physical altercations, including reckless tackles, violent conduct like kicking or stepping on opponents, and fighting, are also prevalent issues resulting in numerous red cards and ejections. Finally, fan behavior, particularly through the use of profanity and derogatory comments directed at players and officials, is a recurring problem requiring administrative intervention and, in some cases, ejection from the stadium.
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Based on these referee reports, the most prevalent forms of unsportsmanlike conduct in girls' soccer heavily involve dissent towards officials and violent/aggressive behavior. We see numerous instances of players and fans alike verbally abusing referees, questioning their calls with foul language, and even making threats. On the field, this escalates to egregious fouls, fighting (including punches and kicks), and intentionally harmful actions like hair-pulling or spitting, leading to ejections and potential consequences for individuals and teams alike.
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Based on these officiating reports, the most common unsportsmanlike scenarios in high school girls' volleyball involve coaches and fans exhibiting aggressive and disrespectful behavior towards officials. Coaches frequently argue calls, use profanity, and sometimes escalate to throwing objects or directly disobeying instructions, leading to warnings, card infractions, and eventual ejections. Similarly, fan behavior often includes berating officials and opposing players, leading to removal from the gymnasium and, in some cases, escalating beyond the venue, creating an unsafe environment for officials and players alike. The reports also highlight issues with SRO's not taking incidents seriously.
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Based on the provided officials' reports, unsportsmanlike conduct in high school wrestling most often arises from a few key scenarios: **profanity directed at opponents or officials, physical aggression beyond the bounds of wrestling (like punching, slapping, or biting), and disrespectful displays of anger or frustration after a match (such as removing singlets in a theatric fashion or baiting opponents).** The reports chronicle instances of wrestlers swearing after takedowns for missed calls, coaches berating officials, and even parents and coaches escalating tensions. These behaviors led to sportsmanship penalties, flagrant misconduct calls, and even ejections.
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