News and Announcements
Ladies and Gents,
Below is a copy of a message that went out to all High School Coordinators
from the THSLL Commissioner. It stresses the need for good sportsmanship
and behavior on the part of all participants in the game. If you see
anything occurring, be sure to nip in early so it does not escalate. Note
his mention of the game administrator. If the GA does not report to you
before the game, a 30 sec tech foul should be assessed and the ball
awarded to the visiting team.
Also, be sure to think about the Bob Patterson Sportsmanship Award that
SWLOA gives at the end of the year. Criteria for it are on our web site.
Use your game reports to highlight good or bad behavior for this award.
Your recommendations are most important when we decide the winner at the
end of the season.
Regards,
Tom Fitz
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Coordinators,
The season is well underway and as we wind our way through district play
and to the State Championships, I want to address sportsmanship. There
have been several expulsions this season and a number of reports of poor
sportsmanship on the field and from both sides of the field. Improper
behavior will not be tolerated.
Two roles within THSLL are pivotal in promoting sportsmanship. Please help
both coaches and administrators in your district to know their roles and
encouraging them to use them effectively.
Coaches are role models. As such, they shall always conduct themselves so
as to maintain the highest principles, integrity and dignity of the game
of lacrosse. The coaches must adhere to both the letter and the spirit of
all the rules. It is the coach's responsibility to make sure that all
players understand the rules and their spirit. Despite the pressures on
coaches to win contests, that pressure needs to be kept in balance with
the objective of instilling the highest ideals and character traits in
their players.
Whenever players exhibit unsportsmanlike behavior on their own, it is the
responsibility of the coach to address that behavior and put an end to it.
Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their players, which should be
exemplary.
Likewise, the THSLL Team Site Administrator Role sets the standard on the
spectator side of the field. Each team is to have at least one person
designated as a Site Administrator for each home game. This person cannot
be a sideline coach and should not be "working the table". One of the
functions of this role is to address crowd control - both home and away
fans. The Site Administrator should be familiar with and know how to
implement NCAA and THSLL rules regulating improper behavior. A proactive
attitude on the part of the Site Administrator can help to prevent or
curtail improper behavior of fans.
Thank you for your assistance with the crucial matter.
David Hamill
THSLL Commissioner
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