Spectator Code of Conduct
Section IX Athletics recognizes the importance of behavior and personal character in our student athletes. As such, we ask our spectators to:
- Demonstrate a high degree of sportsmanship.
- Show team support by making only positive comments.
- Show respect for the judgment of coaches, officials, and referees.
- Acknowledge fields, courts and equipment as the player’s domain during contests.
- Monitor the safety of children in the bleachers and stands.
- Respect the law. All public schools and Section IX venues are smoke-free, substance free environment.
- Athletic contests home, away or at a neutral site are an extension of the classroom. Therefore, all school rules are in effect.
- Spectators will respect and obey all school officials, supervisors and site personnel at contests.
- There will be no ringing of bells, sounding of horns, or other noise makers at indoor contests.* Outdoor use will be at the discretion of the site personnel. *This does not apply to spirit groups including school approved pep bands or cheerleaders.
- The throwing of debris, confetti, or other objects from the stands is prohibited. Offending individuals will be asked to leave the premises.
- Exceptions to this behavior will lead to ejection from the event.
***Please note that individual schools may have more stringent policies.***
