Sportsmanship
The entire East Coast Conference Community - Presidents, Faculty Athletic Representatives, Athletic Directors, Senior Woman Administrators, Conference Administrators, Coaches and Staff members as well as student-athletes - are dedicated to a positive, competitive environment where good sportsmanship is continually expected and promoted. Members of the East Coast Conference believe that one of the vital elements of an intercollegiate athletic program is to serve as a model for fans, spectators, students, community members and others regarding respectful and sportsmanlike behavior in athletic settings.
The East Coast Conference expects all spectators, team members and institutional representatives to treat opponents and officials with respect. Trash talking, baiting, taunting, vulgar, sexist, racial or profane language, celebrations that humiliate opponents, intimidating actions, fighting or attempts to injure, or any other malicious or violent conduct that is directed at spectators, officials, student-athletes, coaches or team representatives will not be tolerated and may be penalized by contest or campus officials and/or the conference.
Conference member institutions have the responsibility to provide safe venues for all contests that are hosted and are expected to provide adequate supervision and security so that student-athletes, coaches, spectators and others can enjoy the event. The Conference and its members do not wish to take away the fun and enthusiasm that accompany athletic contests and exciting plays. However, negative, unruly and dangerous behaviors will not be tolerated and may result in removal from a competition site. The East Coast Conference encourages sportsmanship and hopes spectators and others will demonstrate respect and will cheer for their favorite team and not against any team or individual.
ECC Student-Athlete Sportmanship Statement
ECC Public Address Announcement
