As we wrap up winter sports and enter into the spring sport season, let's remember to show respect and exhibit good sportsmanship.
Our Goal:
The Randolph County School System (RCSS) athletic programs will communicate clear expectations for the display of positive sportsmanship through proactive measures that will ensure a positive experience for officials, coaches, student athletes, and spectators.
Spectator Code of Conduct
Spectators are an important part of the contest and help create an environment that fosters healthy competition. However, attendance at Randolph County School System (RCSS) athletic events is a privilege, not a right.
Spectators shall at all times conform to acceptable standards of good sportsmanship and behavior.
All spectators’ comments and behaviors shall reflect respect for opposing participants, coaches, and game referees/umpires/officials.
Spectators shall follow all directives from school administrators, event staff, and law enforcement.
Any spectator interfering with play in any way will be subject to immediate ejection from the site of the contest.
Spectators will be subject to ejection from the site of the contest for behaviors that are disruptive, unruly, or abusive. This type of behavior includes, but is not limited to, foul language and any verbal or physical harassment of other spectators, especially fans of the opposing team.
Spectators who witness, or are harassed by, intimidating behavior and/or comments by other spectators are urged to report these occurrences immediately to school administrators, event staff, or law enforcement.
Physical retaliation, regardless of the actions or comments of other spectators, will not be permitted and will be subject to immediate ejection from the site of the contest as well as a possible ban from attendance at future RCSS events.
A spectator’s behavior reflects on the team that he/she supports. Let others see that you are a fan of a first-class program.
Enjoy and have a passion for the game, but remember … IT’S ONLY A GAME.
When We Show Respect, Everyone Wins!