Rutland Herald Fall Sports Guide
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Friday, October 6, 2017
Be a good sport
As a community we should all be com-
mitted to promoting the proper ideals of
sportsmanship, ethical conduct and fair
play at all athletic activities. We should
oppose instances and activities, which
run counter to the best values of athletic
competition in order to ensure the well
being of all individual players. We should
expect acceptable standards of good
citizenship and propriety with proper
regard for the rights of others.
We should be committed to the belief
that schools participating in interscho-
lastic athletic activities should be held
responsible for the conduct of their
players, coaches, faculty, parents and any
other spectator.
A few things to keep in mind as a fan:
— Keep cheering positive. There should
be no profanity or degrading language/
gestures.
— Avoid actions, which offend visiting
teams or individual players.
— Show appreciation of good play by
both teams.
— Learn the rules of the game in order to
be a better-informed spectator.
—Treat all visiting teams in a manner in
which you would expect to be treated.
— Accept the judgment of coaches and
officials.
— Be good role models for athletes.
A little common sense goes a long way
to make the sports experience a good
one for the players and the spectators.
Thank you!
The staff of the Rutland Herald would like to thank all of the athletic directors who worked with us to make this
section possible. Without their dedication to the students and the communities they serve, the success of the
programs at our high schools would not be assured. A tip of the hat to their continued efforts.
This publication is a product of the Rutland Herald and Vermont Community Media
Editor, Steven M. Pappas
General Manager, Rob Mitchell
Sports Editor, Robert Fredette
Sports Writer, Tom Haley
Photography, Robert Layman & Jon Olender
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