Sportsmanship Competition

 

 

 

A.       In addition to competing to be the overall winner of the tournament, teams will be competing for the division sportsmanship award.

B.       Section 5 Games Implementation of  Sportsmanship Awards

                                                           i.          Sportsmanship Awards will be awarded on the first two days of the tournament during pool play based on sportsmanship scores for the games played by each team for that day.  The award will be given for each of these two days of competition to the top team or teams in each division in the tournament with one award for each player and coach of the team(s) earning the highest average sportsmanship points for that day.  Also, an award in each division will be presented to the team (s) with the highest sportsmanship score for all games played in the tournament. 

                                                          ii.           Each team will be evaluated for sportsmanship b the referee crew (jointly scored by the members of the crew) and by the field monitor assigned to the field for that game.  The referee crew and the field monitor will be given an evaluation form to complete for recording sportsmanship points.  If Club Linesmen are used in place of AR’s the Club Linesmen will not participate in the evaluation of the teams.  Evaluation forms will be turned in to the Venue Headquarters with the game cards/time monitor sheets at the conclusion of the game. 

                                                        iii.          The team will be evaluated for the game and receive an individual score for the conduct of players, coaches and spectators (three scores per game per evaluation form).  The criteria for the individual scores are provided in paragraph C below.

                                                        iv.           Daily and overall tournament sportsmanship will be calculated based on the following formula.  Sportsmanship score for a specific game=the sum of the points awarded from each evaluation sheet turned in divided by the number of evaluation sheets turned in (game average score).  For the daily total or group total for Sportsmanship awards the Sportsmanship=Sum of the “Sportsmanship scores for a specific game” divided by the number of games.  The list of the games to be included shall be determined based on the schedule of games played or started during a specific time frame by the Tournament Director.

·          Example-The team has played two games.  Two evaluation sheets were submitted for each game (total of four forms.) The player-coaches-spectator points from the referee are 5 3 1 and 5 5 5 and from the field monitor are 3 3 3 and 5 3 5.  This is 18 for the first game (9.0 avg) and 28 for the second game (14 avg) totals 23 points, divided by two games, gives an average score of 11.5 points.

·          If a team has received deductions for cautions or ejections (for players, coaches or spectators) the deduction points will be deducted from the sportsmanship score.  For example, if the team above received a two point deduction for an ejection of a player, spectator or coach, in the first game, the final sportsmanship score would be 7 for the first game and the final total sportsmanship score would be 10.5 points.

·          Overall tournament sportsmanship scores will be calculated in the same way and include all evaluation sheets for all game the team plays in the tournament and divided by the number of sheets received per game and then adjusted to the total number of games  played in the tournament sportsmanship period.

                                                          v.           Sportsmanship scores will be posted, as soon as they become available, at the Tournament Headquarters hotel and the Tournament Headquarters Venue.  Awards distribution will be announced at check-in.  Awards not picked up the end conclusion of the Tournament will be mailed to the coach.

 

C.       SPORTSMANSHIP JUDGMENT CRITERIA:

(Outstanding) – This is not a given – this level of acknowledgement is earned.  IF awarded it truly should be an example for us all to follow of how the AYSO philosophy is played out on the field.  These are the games that get us all fired up and wanting to participate again and again and again. SAFE, FAIR, FUN – PIE.  Five points are awarded for outstanding performance for the coaches, players or spectators exhibiting the following behavior.

1.        Coaches – POSITIVE, INSTRUCTIONAL, and ENCOURAGING comments to players, coaches and parents.  The coach interacts with all participants encouraging their good behaviors and providing an example of the AYSO philosophy – IT IS ABOUT MORE THAN THE GAME it is an example of how we can all interact.

2.        Players – A good game – yes there will be fouls – but it is a game where sportsmanship and skill are appreciated.  Players are congratulating other players for things done well, comments are POSITIVE.  Mistakes, will happen but how do the other players react to them – are they supportive and encouraging to do better next time?  Post game the congratulations are meant, players may take extra time to respect the other team and also shake the hands of the officials.

3.        Spectators – To be rated  outstanding the parents should be demonstrating by their actions that what is important is playing the game of soccer and the ideal of SAFE, FAIR and FUN for all players on both teams.  Spectators are the cheerleaders encouraging all the participants on the field and sidelines – you should be hearing supportive comments for coaches, referees, players and field marshals.  The post game congratulations and actions should reflect the commitment and respect for both teams.  Common arches – cheers for both teams - spectator actions that share a commitment to the experience for the players and all participants.  Realistic thank you or well done where appropriate to other volunteers.  A well done for a game where referees have not done a good job will not be expected– but it is appropriate to hear an appreciation for them taking the time and effort to be there.  If it was a super job by the referee team – then there should be comments to that effect.

4.        Field condition – players and spectators have left the field in a clean condition free of litter and debris.

(Above Average)-This would be where the behavior of Coaches, Players or Spectators is not quite Outstanding but is still better than your average AYSO game.  Four points are awarded for above average performance

(Average)  - Most games should fall in this category – Average is in general the following of the AYSO guidelines and behavior standards – Comments should be Positive, Players, Coaches, and Referees should be Encouraged, Coaching comments should be instructional.  The game should be SAFE, FAIR, and FUN for all.  Three points are awarded for Average performance for the coaches, players or spectators exhibiting the following behavior.

1.        Coaches – Consistent Positive, Instructional and Encouraging comments to all participants.  There may be some slip ups but they should be minor in nature and general tone of the interaction must be PIE.

2.        Players – concentrating on playing the game fairly, helpful and positive comments to fellow players and referees.  This doesn’t mean that can’t be some disagreement or being upset by a player at how they are playing – but it does mean that they are following the rules of the game and not taking unfair advantage.

3.        Spectators – Consistent Positive comments from the spectators – cheering for their team, letting the coach do the tactical instructions, not the parents.  Parents supporting the actions of the other volunteers on the field (refs, field marshals).  Yes there may be some disagreement or what was that call – but it should be handled quietly and not lead to confrontation or building to a problem.

4.        Field Condition players and spectators have typically put what they arrive d with in the proper receptacle but have not made an effort to pick up for others.

( Below Average) – This would be warranted when the performance of the Coaches, Players or Spectators is less than is expected from AYSO participants but does not quite degenerate to poor performance.  Two points are awarded for Below Average performance.

(Poor) – Significant elements that make this less than a SAFE, FAIR and FUN experience for any of the participants

1.        Coaches – Consistent coaching that is not POSITIVE, INSTRUCTIONAL, and ENCOURAGING.  Any loud and inciting actions that lead to questioning of the referees calls, or attempts to interfere with the referees conduct of the game.  Coach action and comments that incite the parents to question the conduct of the game or adversely affect the enjoyment of the players playing the game. 

2.        Players – Any consistent actions that bring the game into disrepute.  Ongoing and intentional fouling or seeking of unfair advantage.  Consistent unsporting language or behavior on the field of play – derogatory comments to the other players of either team, yellow or red cards may be an indicator, or unsporting behavior may be considered in this evaluation. 

3.        Parents – Actions that adversely affect the enjoyment of the games by players, referees, coaches or other parents.  Including but not limited to excessive coaching of players, refusal to follow the directions of the referee crew, loud and or inciting comments about the conduct of the game, comments intended to distract or otherwise adversely affect the performance of the referee crew.  Any booing or comments of a derogatory nature directed at any participants of volunteers.

4.        Field Conditions – players and spectators have failed to place debris and garbage in appropriate containers.

GENERAL NOTE FOR MISCONDUCTS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION RELATING TO THE PLAYERS, COACHES and SPECTATORS of a given team.

 IF ANY INDIVIDUALS ARE CAUTIONED OR ASKED TO LEAVE THE FIELD THEN THIS IS AN AUTOMATIC DEDUCTION FOR THAT TEAM –

·          Red card issued to a player – a two point deduction for the offending team.

·          Send off of a coach  or assistant coach – a four point deduction for the offending team

·          Yellow card issued to a player – a one point deduction for the offending team

·          Warning issued to a coach or assistant coach- a two point deduction for the offending team

·          Suspension of the game or expulsion from the field of a  spectator – a two point deduction for the team associated with the offender

·          Warning to a  spectator – a one point deduction from the team associated with the offender.

Example:  A team is rated Average so the sportsmanship score would be a 3 – if a yellow card was issued to a player on the team then the score would be 2.

A team with members who are not in conformance with AYSO uniform standards may be assessed a team sportsmanship point penalty of up to 2 points per game at the discretion of the tournament director