Montgomery Bell Academy
seeks to enable its students, first to be fully prepared for participation
in as many different athletic activities as possible, and, second, to
be able to participate against the best possible competition appropriate
for age, grade level, and a rigorous academic program. The school encourages
each student to be engaged to the best of his ability in the sports of
his choice. The school believes that athletics can provide a significant
learning experience in the principles of fair play, sportsmanship, personal
sacrifice for the sake of team, and the cooperative pursuit of a common
goal of excellence and high achievement.
MBA SPORTSMANSHIP CREED
MBA's athletic program promotes the following ideals:
MBA is proud of the behavior and sportsmanship displayed by its players,
coaches, and fans. We value spirited and fair play as well as spirited
and positive support of our players, our teams, and their opponents.
We expect all members of the MBA community to have a strong sense of
spirit, fair play, and sportsmanship.
The Players
Players shall at all times represent themselves and their school with
honor, gentlemanly conduct, and good sportsmanship. They should understand
that competitive rivalries are encouraged, but that disrespect for opponents
is unsportsmanlike and lessens the value of the rivalries. Players should
confine their competitiveness to the field, and, in particular, behave
properly on the sidelines and in the locker rooms both before and after
games.
Each MBA athlete is expected to comply fully with the rulings of the
officials and not to demonstrate dissatisfaction with decisions either
by voice, action, or gesture.
Players must not forget that they represent themselves, their families,
and MBA.
The Spectators
MBA expects all spectators, both students and adults, to be respectful
toward players, coaches, officials, and other spectators. MBA will not
permit any type of behavior by spectators that detracts from the proper
conduct of the game or places a team or player at a disadvantage.
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