Players, coaches, fans and parents associated with Andover Traveling Basketball pledge all of the following:
- I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating the positive support for all players, coaches, officials, and fans and be a good representative of our organization and the community.
- I will not use profanity.
- I will not berate players, coaches or officials.
- I will not “trash talk” my opponent.
- I will place the emotional and physical well being of other players, coaches, officials, and fans ahead of my personal desire to win.
- I will treat other players, coaches, officials, and fans with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.
- I will help create a safe playing environment for our teams that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and will refrain from their use and will demand that environment from my teammates.
- I will express my concerns through the proper channels in a dignified manner.
- I will control my temper, but if I do lose my temper; I understand that I will also be measured by how I handle the situation following the loss of my temper.
- I will do my best to remember that basketball is supposed to be above all FUN and that winning and losing are part of everyone’s experience.
