River Valley LeagueSportsmanship Symposium

October 14, 2014 Norte Vista High School

Sportsmanship SymposiumTuesday, October 14, 2014Norte Vista High School

8:30- 9:00 Arrival/ Registration

9:00-9:05 Welcome and Introduction of League AD’s9:05-9:40 Key Note Speaker- Jake Marisnick- Houston Astros

Pep Fernandez: HSGametime9:40- 10:30 Six Pillars of Character- Powerpoint Presentation-River Valley League AD’s

Video Clips- “The Homerun” and other sportsmanship examples.

10:20-10:30 Move to Break out Areas for Discussion of Sportsmanship in small groups

10:30-11:20 *Groups will discuss the expectation for sportsmanship in the River Valley League for athletes, coaches, parents, students, community.*Groups will examine Sportsmanship Scenerios-

11:20-11:40 Report to gym and report back to the whole groupGym

11:40-11:50 Debrief with your own school

11:50-12:30 Closing/Lunch

conduct (as fairness, respect for one's opponent, and graciousness in winning or losing) becoming to one participating in a sport

Trustworthy

RespectfulResponsible

Fair

CaringCitizenship

Be Honest Don’t deceive, cheat, or steal Be reliable Do what you say you will do Have the courage to do the right thing Build a good reputation Stand by your friends, family and country

Follow the Golden Rule- “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”

Be tolerant of differences Treat others with respect Use good manners- avoid bad language Be considerate of the feelings of others Deal peacefully with anger, insults and

disagreements

Do what you are supposed to do Persevere- keep on trying! Always give your best effort! Be self-disciplined, Use self-control Think before you act-consider the

consequences Be accountable for your choices

Play by the rules Take turns and share Be open-minded Listen to others Don’t take advantage of others Don’t blame others carelessly

Be kind Be compassionate and show you care Express gratitude Forgive others Help people in need

Do your share to make your school and community better

Cooperate Protect the environment Get involved in community affairs Stay informed Be a good neighbor Obey laws and rules Respect authority