​Blackfoot Little League BaseBall

SPORTSMANSHIP

 

Good sportsmanship is about playing by the rules, discipline, respect, and self control.  A good sport has fun because they enjoy playing the game more than the final outcome.

 

Players are expected to meet the following:

 

• Show respect to yourself by treating others the way you want to be treated.

• Respect not only your teammates, but also your opponents.

• Respect your coaches and the umpiring officials of the game

• Respect the rules of the game.

• Always play fair

• Accept the judgment calls of the coaches and the umpiring officials without argument.

• Offer encouragement to teammates, especially when they make mistakes.

• Forgive yourself when you make a mistake and get right back into the game.

• Lose without pouting

• Win without gloating or rubbing it in

 

Coaches are required to meet the following expectations:

 

 

• Encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating support for all athletes, coaches and officials at all games, practices, and other events.

• Place the emotional and physical well being of players ahead of a personal desire to win.

• Treat each player as an individual and provide a safe environment for all players.

• Teach players to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts with civility and without resorting to hostility or violence.

• Be knowledgeable in the rules of the sport and teach the rules to players.

• Ensure that the sport is enjoyable for players and remember that the game is for the players and not the adults.

• Treat everyone with respect and be a positive role model for players and not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct with any umpiring official, coach, player, parent, or spectator.

• Demand a drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free sports environment

• Establish open lines of communication with players and their parents so that everyone understand the expectations and can express concerns.

 

Coaches are also expected to communicate to the players and parents their coaching philosophy, expectations for all players, locations and times of practices and games, team rules and requirements, and the consequences for violation of rules.

 

 

Parents of players are required to meet the following expectations:

 

 

• Encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice, or event.

• Place the emotional and physical well being of players ahead of any personal desire to win.

• Support coaches and officials in providing a positive, enjoyable experience for all.

• Treat other players, parents, coaches, fans, and  officials with respect and refrain from verbal indignities.

• Teach their child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts with civility and without resorting to hostility or violence.

• Respect the coaches and officials and their authority during games and do not question, discuss, or confront coaches at the game site.

• Discuss any issues or concerns with the coach at an agreed upon time and place.

• Help ensure that the sport is enjoyable for their child and remember that the game is for the players and not for the adults.

• Support a drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free sports environment for their child and refrain from their use at all events.