The Importance of Good Sportsmanship and Conduct During Sporting Events

Posted Date: 9/25/24 (5:23 PM)

The Importance of Good Sportsmanship and Conduct During Sporting Events

With the Fall athletic season getting underway, we wanted to provide a few reminders about the importance of good sportsmanship and conduct during sporting events.

Oak Harbor Public Schools and Oak Harbor High School value the important role athletics play in our community by fostering a culture of teamwork, respect, good sportsmanship and integrity. We ask that all participants, including students, coaches, and spectators, uphold these values during our sporting events.

Per WIAA rules and regulations, if you see, hear or witness derogatory or inappropriate behavior during any of our sporting events, please report it immediately to an administrator. Examples of harmful behavior include:

Derogatory cheers, chants or slurs directed at teams or individual participants (explicit, implied or perceived)
Hateful comments of any nature as it may relate to:
- Race/Ethnicity
- Gender Identity/Expression
- Disability
- Religion
- Age
- On court/field interactions between a coach, official, participant, crowd that are derogatory in nature

We are better together, and we encourage you to partner with us in creating a positive dialogue to further promote an environment of inclusivity, respect and acceptance in our schools and on our athletic fields.