Tips for good sportsmanship

Avoid arguing: stay focused on the game instead of arguing with your teammates, coaches, or referees. Always avoid using bad language and negative words.

Play fair: good sportsman want to win because they followed the rules and played the best game they could. Never support any effort to win that attempts to go around the rules. Cheating is not good sportsmanship.

Respect the other team: whether your team wins or loses, it's important to show respect for the other team. If the other team wins, accept defeat, acknowledge their abilities, and move on. If your team wins, don't brag - that's what it means to be a good winner.

Encourage teammates: team sports work best when each individual supports the team. Praise teammates for what they do well and encourage them when they make mistakes. Avoid criticism and unkind actions. Parents should model this behavior for children by praising the for specific things they have done well, even if they made a mistake or may not have played as well as hoped