• Emphasize the proper ideals of sportsmanship, ethical conduct and fair play.
• Eliminate all possibilities which tend to destroy the best values of the game.
• Stress the values derived from playing the game fairly.
• Show cordial courtesy to visiting teams and officials.
• Establish a happy relationship between visitors and hosts.
• Respect the integrity and judgment of sports' officials.
• Achieve a thorough understanding and acceptance of the rules of the game and standards of eligibility.
• Recognize that the purpose of athletics is to promote the physical, mental, moral, social and emotional well being of the individual players.
• Remember an athletic contest is only a game - not a matter of life or death for a player, coach, school, official, fan, community, state or nation.