New OSSAA Rule Targets Unsportsmanlike Behavior
Launch the media gallery 1 playerWe LOVE our fans and their desire to support our student athletes. As a reminder, the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activites Association (OSSAA) has enacted a new rule (Suspension from Athletic Activities for Unsporting Behavior Rule) in efforts to improve sportsmanship at HS & MS athletic events.across the state.
Any “egregious” unsportsmanlike behavior by Coaches, Players, or Fans two or more times in the same season / same sport will cause the SUSPENSION of the Team and/or Individual from the rest of the season.
The OSSAA cited some examples of “egregious” unsportsmanlike behavior:
- Fans constantly verbally attacking officials.
- Fans physically attacking officials.
- Fans attacking other fans at athletic events.
- Coaches physically attacking or verbally berating officials.
- Players getting into fights with other players while shaking hands at the end of contests.
- Student sections verbally chanting inappropriate or demeaning chants at individuals, teams, or officials.
We are thankful for our INCREDIBLE FANS who support our young people in their sports, activities, and all they do. Please keep helping our young people by positively supporting them at athletic contests. We have that awesome small town feel and want to put our best foot forward at all times!