2.4 The importance of etiquette AND sporting behaviour

• Sportsmanship

  Performers so follow the etiquette and adopt a positive sporting behaviour.
• Gamesmanship


  Some performers do not show positive sporting behaviour and tend to bend the rules.
• Reasons for good sporting etiquette:

  • Fair and protects the reputation of the sport
  • Promotes positive sports value: respect, fair play
  • Demonstrates a positive role model to inspire others.
• Examples of good sporting etiquette:

  • Shake opposition hand: win or lose
  • In rugby, players and crowd is silent during a kick
  • Applauding a new cricketer to the field.
• Sportsmanship examples:

  • Admitting that the ball touched your bat in cricket
  • Shaking hands at the beginning and end of a match
  • Kicking the ball out of play in football when a player is injured
• Gamesmanship examples:

  • Time wasting by dribbling the ball into the corner of the pitch in football
  • Faking a foul or injury
  • Going for excessive toilet breaks in tennis to put opponent off
• Why good spectator etiquette is important:

  • Shows respect to the players
  • Allows the game to flow
  • Can negatively affect team performance on the pitch
• Examples of good spectator etiquette:

  • Be respectful to opposition fans
  • They should not chant anything that could be offensive
  • Enter and leave the venue safely
• Examples of poor spectator etiquette:

  • Invading the pitch
  • Not respecting and being quiet at appropriate times
  • Harassing the opposition fans