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Page 4 of 4 <br />SPORTS PROGRAM SPECTATOR'S GUIDELINES: <br />Definition <br />"Spectator" Anyone watching an athletic activity or event whether sitting or <br />standing. A spectator may be a parent, a relative, friend, teammate, opposing <br />player, administrator or coach not directly involved in the game. Spectators are an important <br />part of any athletic activity, however they are not essential. <br />Spectators should never influence the outcome of an event and must never pose a distraction <br />to players, other spectators, timers, scorekeepers or referees. <br />Goal Statement <br />Anyone in an audience as a spectator at a County of Hawaii sanctioned event will be expected <br />to adhere to the following Guidelines for Behavior (Rule 9). <br />Actions <br />Always model mature behavior consistent with County of Hawaii Guidelines for Behavior. <br />Those are: <br />✓ Support the Game. <br />✓ Stress the importance of participation. <br />✓ Avoid spectator imposed pressures to win. <br />✓ Be supportive of the athlete, team, coach, opponents and officials. <br />✓ Maintain a supportive, constructive atmosphere conducive to personal development. <br />✓ Refrain from negative communication with players, coaches, the scorers' table or game <br />officials. <br />✓ Remain in the spectators' section, and refrain from entering the playing area at any <br />time. <br />County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />