CODE OF ETHICS
The following guidelines are taken from the Code of Ethics of the Catholic Athletic Association and the CIF Southern Section Blue Book which defines appropriate behavior for students, spectators and parents.
A. PLAYERS
- Serve as positive examples by exercising self-control and good sportsmanship. Always shake hands with the opponents at the conclusion of a game whether you win or lose. For an even more positive display of good sportsmanship, a tradition of having starting line-ups shake hands before the game might be initiated.
- Accept both victory and defeat with pride and compassion, pray before the game, asking the Lord's help in preventing serious injuries in any contest, never cheer when an opponent is hurt nor taunt an opponent for a mistake or failure, offer a hand to help a fallen opponent up off the floor or field, ignore unsportsmanlike conduct from the opponents or spectators, as the provocation may not be noted by officials but your reaction may be, resulting in critical penalties for you or your team.
- Accept seriously the responsibility and privilege of representing your school and community. Take care of the facilities you are using when playing at a host school; do not steal, damage facilities or equipment, or leave graffiti on walls, etc. Remember, in the eyes of your host, you are your school.
B. PARENTS
- Insists that your sons and daughters adhere to the
highest standards of good sportsmanship on or off the playing field, as athletes or spectators.
- Support the school athletic program through
participation in “booster” clubs, security programs, and by attendance at athletic events.
- Above all, provide “adult” example of good
sportsmanship to all your people, be they players or spectators.
- Parents are not allowed to raise money for any team or
team function without the approval of the athletic director.
- The administration reserves the right to remove or
prohibit parents from athletic events for inappropriate behavior.
C. STUDENT SUPPORTERS AND SPECTATORS
- Use announcements and posters to promote school spirit and good sportsmanship at events. Signs and posters are the responsibility of cheerleaders and/or pep squad organizations and must be approved by the school.
- Promote pre-game interest and activity so that the athletic program is shared by all, not just athletes. Give positive support at all rallies.
- Be a good host or guest in relationship to your opponents. Treat them as you would wish to be treated. Be respectful during the playing of the national anthem, pre-game ceremonies, half-time activities and the singing of the Alma Mater.
- Exhibit the highest degree of good sportsmanship at all events. Follow the directions of cheerleaders and security personnel. Stay away from the visiting school's rooting section and avoid any provocative activity. Students involved in unauthorized activity at athletic events will be subject to disciplinary action.
- Stay away from the other school's campus and vicinity prior to and after athletic events (except on official school business). Any vandalism or destruction of another school's property will subject the student responsible to severe disciplinary action.
- Stay out of playing areas until contests are completed.
- Treat all visiting teams, students and spectators as guests. Remember, you are your school.
PLEASE REFER TO THE CODE OF CONDUCT AND RESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR FROM PARENTS, GUARDIANS, OR OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS IN THE PARENT EXPECTATION SECTION OF THE HANDBOOK.
