Student Handbook 2024-25

Sportsmanship – The following behaviors are unacceptable by both fans and spectators:  Any language that is verbally abusive or derogatory towards a teammate, opponent, official, or spectator.  Profane (cursing) language directed at a teammate, opponent, official, or spectator.  Physical abuse, including, but not limited to, touching, pushing, striking, grabbing, and tackling, of a teammate, opponent (outside the normal course of play), official, or spectator.  Threatening, verbal abuse, derogatory, or racial remarks, of a teammate, opponent, official, or spectator, with physical or any other kind of abuse or injury.  Taunting of opponents, or any other person playing or watching the activity or sport is unacceptable.  The mistreatment of Beacon College property, equipment, or supplies provided by the college. Rule Interpretation – The rules of the games will be explained to all participants before the event begins. Once play begins, the following applies to all participants should there be a question about a call made by anyone officiating the event. Fans cannot dispute a call made by an official.  Only Team Captains can question a judgment call or play. No other player may question the call of an official.  The Team Captain can call a “time out” and approach the official in a sportsmanlike manner. No other players may approach the official.  The official will explain their call, or confer with another official, and advise the Team Captain of their decision.  The questioning of a call by any official, by the Coach or Team Captain, must be done before the next play. If it is not, it cannot be discussed, the play stands.  All calls are final, play continues.

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