Sportsmanship


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The Ultimate Act of Sportsmanship

Western Oregon senior Sara Tucholsky had never hit a home run in her career. Central Washington senior Mallory Holtman was already her school's career leader in them. But when a twist of fate and a torn knee ligament brought them face to face with each other and face to face with the end of their playing days, they combined on a home run trot that celebrated the collective human spirit far more than individual athletic achievement.

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Announcing the Finalists for the Inaugural Vincent J. Dooley Awards and Scholarships

Athletes for a Better World (ABW) and the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) announced the finalists for the inaugural Vincent J. Dooley Awards and Scholarships.

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Imagine If You Treated Opponents Like Guests

(An article from the March 2008 GHSA Newsletter by Dr. Ralph Swearngin)

The Georgia Recreation and Parks Association asked me to speak at a regional conference on “Sportmanship from the GHSA and NFHS Perspectives.” As I was preparing for the presentation, I began to think about sportsmanship issues that have come through the GHSA office so far this school year. That got me to IMAGINING...

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Announcing the Winners of the 2007 Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award

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Region 1
Berrien County High School
Crisp County High School
Thomas County High School
Lowndes High School
Region 2
Wheeler County High School
Brantley County High School
Northgate High School
Region 3
Bryan County High School
Westside High School, Augusta
Wayne County High School
Evans High School
Camden County High School
Region 4
Schley County High School
Tattnall County High School
Northeast High School, Macon
Griffin High School
Region 5
Providence Christian School
Macon County High School
Westminster School
Sequoyah High School
Etowah High School
Region 6
Excel Christian School
Carrollton High School
Marist High School
Chattahoochee High School
Region 7
Rockmart High School
Forsyth Central High School
Region 8
Hebron Christian Academy
Oglethorpe County High School
Franklin County High School
Winder-Barrow High School
Grayson High School
Congratulations to these schools on this outstanding achievement!


GEMC Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award

Sponsored by Georgia EMCs, the awards recognize GHSA member schools that exhibit exemplary sportsmanship-particularly fairness, honesty, respect and responsibility. Read more...  


Sportsmanship Award Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the GEMC Cooperative Spirit Sportmanship Award! Click on the links below to view the award winners for each year. 2005-2006 Winners 2006-2007 Winners


GHSA Region Sportsmanship Award Criteria

The GEMC Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award is chosen by each Region based on several factors ranging from administration to spectators. Click here to view the scoring criteria for this award.


GHSA Sportsmanship Announcement

Please insure that the following statement is read as a public address announcement prior to the start of every GHSA sanctioned contest: "The GHSA and its member schools have made a commitment to promote good sportsmanship by student/athletes, coaches, and spectators at all GHSA sanctioned events. Profanity, degrading remarks, and intimidating actions directed at officials or competitors will not be tolerated, and are grounds for removal from the event site. Spectators are not allowed to enter the competition area during warm-ups or while the contest is being conducted. Thank you for your cooperation in the promotion of good sportsmanship at today's event."


Sportsmanship Links

National Federation of High School Associations
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Victory With Honor
Athletes for a Better World
National Association of Sports Public Broadcasters