The Elmsford Union Free School District embraces the code of ethics of the
New York State Public High School Athletic Association (N.Y.S.P.H.S.A.A.).
It is the duty of ALL concerned with student athletics to:
- 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 the sports officials.
- Achieve a thorough understanding and acceptance of the rules of the game
and the standards of eligibility.
- Encourage leadership, use of initiative and good judgment by players on the team.
- Recognize that the purpose of athletics is to promote the physical, mental, moral, social and emotional well being of individual players.
- Remember that an athletic contest is only a game—not a matter of life or death for player, coach, school, fan or community.