SPECTATOR/ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT:

Spectators should:

• Consistently give positive feedback to players and others
• Welcome opponents
• Present positive comments before, during and after the game. Spectators, both student and adult, must demonstrate courtesy and food sportsmanship by positive cheers of encouragement for their team, not against the opposing team. This is evidenced by the absence of booing and vulgarities.
• Be helpful to to others (i.e. willingly offer information about the game, score, scheduling, venue locations, etc. to onlookers)
• Spectators must also show proper acceptance of officials’ judgement

Athletes should:

• Conduct themselves in a positive nature/manner before, during and after the game
• Offer positive feedback to opponents during the game
• Shake hands before and after the game
• Be courteous, polite and friendly and Show good sportsmanship during the game
• Show concern, respect or empathy for an opponent

Artificial Noisemakers are NOT permitted during provincial championship tournaments/events. These noisemakers may include but are not limited to: air horn, cowbells, plastic tube horns, garbage can lids, etc. the provincial championship host shall have the authority to eject from the competition facility individuals who, following a warning, refuse to comply with this requirement.

Sportsmanship is vitally important and highly valued by the ASAA. There will be a Sportsmanship plaque and banner awarded to the team that displays appropriate individual and team conduct / sportsmanship throughout the Championship. Pins will be handed out throughout the event to individuals, including spectators, who display sportsmanship in their words and actions. The sportsmanship committee will be deciding who receives these awards.

Alberta School Athletic Association Code of Ethics:

Spectators, both student and adult, must demonstrate courtesy and good sportsmanship by positive cheers of encouragement for their team, not against the opposing team. This is evidenced by the absence of booing and vulgarities. Spectators must also show proper acceptance of officials’ judgment. Artificial noisemakers are not permitted during provincial championship tournaments/events. These noisemakers may include but are not limited to: air horns, cowbells, plastic tube horns, garbage can lids, etc. The provincial championship host shall have the authority to eject from the competition facility individuals who, following a warning, refuse to comply with this requirement.