SWAC SPORTSMANSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
_____________ (Host College) would like to welcome you to tonight’s (today’s) game between _________ (visiting team) and __________ (home team). The competitors tonight (today) have worked hard to reach their peak performance level. The National Junior College Athletic Association, Scenic West Athletic Conference and ________ (host institution) promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches, and spectators. In order to maintain the integrity and spirit of intercollegiate athletics, the Scenic West Athletic Conference and __________ (host institution) would ask that you as spectators respect their efforts with a positive display of good sportsmanship. Negative comments, profanity, racist, sexist or actions directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches, or team representatives will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the facility. During the game (match) tonight (today), please be supportive and show your appreciation for the efforts of both teams. _________ (host institution) thanks you for your support and cooperation.
Thank you
1. This is the sportsmanship announcement that was agreed upon at our fall meeting. (1996)
2. This is to be read before the start of all home games or matches when appropriate.
3. Especially: football, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, wrestling, baseball and softball.
PRE-GAME INTRODUCTIONS
When announcing and introducing players, all SWAC institutions will announce:
1. Volleyball
a. Non-starters
b. Starters
c. Coaches for visiting team
d. Coaches for home team
Do not announce official’s names
2. Basketball
a. Starters (only)
b. Coaches for visiting team
c. Starters (only)
d. Coaches for home team
Do not announce official’s names
3. Baseball
a. Home team line-up
b. Coaches for home team
c. Visiting team line-up
d. Coaches for visiting team
4. Softball
a. Non-starters (visitors)
b. Visiting team line-up
c. Coaches for visiting team
d. Non-starters (home)
e. Home team line-up
f. Coaches for home team
5. Soccer
a. Non-starters (visitors)
b. Starters (visitors)
c. Coaches for visiting team
d. Non-starters (home team)
e. Starters (home team)
f. Coaches for home team
g. Officials