Good sportsmanship is about playing by the rules, discipline, respect, and self-control. A good sport has fun because they enjoy playing the game more than the final outcome.
Top Ten Tips to teach your kids about good sportsmanship
1. Show respect to yourself by treating others the way you want to be treated.
2. Respect not only your teammates, but also your opponents.
3. Respect your coaches and the officials of the game.
4. Respect the rules of the game.
5. Always play fair.
6. Accept the judgment calls of the coaches and the officials without argument.
7. Offer encouragement to teammates, especially when they make mistakes.
8. Forgive yourself when you make a mistake and get right back into the game.
9. Lose without pouting.
10. Win without gloating.
Print this list or make up your own. Hang it up in your child? room where they can refer to it for inspiration before and after their games.
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