ihsaa sportsmanship philosophy

The ideals of sportsmanship permeate virtually every aspect of our culture, and the ethics of fair play may be witnessed in all facets of life. However, the origins of sportsmanship have been firmly established in sports as a training ground for good citizenship and high behavioral standards.

Officials Need Our Support

There is a shortage of officials in Idaho and across the country. This short video message is designed to educate anyone who questions why there is such a shortage.

Treating Sports Officials

with Hospitality

This is a message from the NFHS for athletic administrators on how to properly welcome sports officials who are assigned to work events at your schools.

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BENCH BAD BEHAVIOR!

"Bench Bad Behavior" is a nationwide sportsmanship campaign from the NFHS. Schools can download a FREE toolkit which features resources for member schools, to proactively address bad behavior at high school events.

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