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Virginia High School League Sportsmanship Initiative
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CLAUDIA DODSON VHSL SPORTSMANSHIP, ETHICS AND INTEGRITY AWARD
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OBJECTIVE: Development of Citizenship and Sportsmanship is a high priority in the state of Virginia and is in the best interest of interscholastic athletics. This peer review is provided to assist the VHSL and member schools to foster sportsmanship behavior at all VHSL sanctioned events.
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HIGH SCHOOL PEER REVIEW FORM
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Your school has been asked to offer a peer review relative to the Claudia Dodson VHSL Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Award. There are ten categories upon which you are being asked to review the school. Each question should be given a rating based on a scale of one to five (1-5), with 1=strongly disagree the school being reviewed meets the standard, to 5=strongly agree the school being reviewed meets the standard.
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Peer reviews are a critical component to the success of this award. Schools must submit this form ONLY to the League office in order to validate the intent of a consistent Peer Review process.
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DIRECTIONS: Complete this peer review form and submit it to the VHSL by MAY 15. Score the school on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 = strongly disagree this criteria has been met, and 5 = strongly agree this criteria has been met. Completed applications should be submitted electronically to Chris Robinson - crobinson@vhsl.org.
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SCHOOL OFFERING REVIEW:
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SCHOOL FOR WHICH THE REVIEW IS CONDUCTED:
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FINAL SCORE:0(50 possible points)
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SCHOOL PRINCIPAL HAS APPROVED THE COMPLETED FORM (YES or NO):
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NAME OF SCHOOL PRINCIPAL:
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NAME OF DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES:
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SECTION I. ADMINISTRATION/ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
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Administration/athletic director does the following:
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1.Models good citizenship/sportsmanship for coaches, students and parents.
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2.Provides a hospitable atmosphere for visiting teams and officials (e.g., clean facility, refreshments,ect.)
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3.Provides appropriate personnel at each interscholastic event. (Security, administration)
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4.Ensures sport/event announcers are unbiased and promote the ideals of sportsmanship through
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pre-game announcements and scripts.
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SECTION II. COACHES
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Coaches consistently do the following:
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5.Serve as positive role models for sportsmanship and set examples for controlling unsportsmanlike behavior, i.e., display respect for the integrity and judgment of officials, treat players, coaches, opponents and officials with respect; publicly shake hand
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unsportsmanlike behavior, i.e., display respect for the integrity and judgment of officials; treat players,
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coaches, opponents and officials with respect; publicly shake hands with opposing players and coaches
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before and after contests.
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SECTION III. STUDENT ATHLETES
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Student athletes consistently do the following:
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6.Compete with integrity, perseverance and a sense of fair play.
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7.Treat teammates, opponents, coaches, officials and spectators with respect.
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SECTION IV. CHEERLEADERS
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Cheerleaders consistently do the following:
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8.Encourage spectators to cheer at appropriate times in a positive manner, leading only positive cheers that
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boost their own school spirit without antagonizing opponents or the officials, as well as promoting
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encouragement to injured players, regardless of their school affiliation.
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SECTION V. STUDENT SUPPORT/PERFORMANCE GROUPS
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The school family consistently does the following:
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9.Treat visiting teams, coaches, spectators, officials and other performance groups with respect. Show
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appreciation for all performances.
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SECTION IV. PARENTS/STUDENT SPECTATORS
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Parents/student spectators consistently do the following:
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10.Demonstrate respect for all players, cheerleaders, parents, fans, coaches and others.
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