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A MESSAGE FROM THE CSAC
Dear CSAC Parents and Fans,
The Colonial States Athletic Conference believes in good sportsmanship as a paramount priority in intercollegiate athletics and is united as a conference to promote this goal. The CSAC insists that all players, coaches and spectators adhere to good sportsmanship at all athletic contests.
Success in athletics should be sought, but competition must be healthy and productive. Our athletic contests are an extension of our classrooms and the values of fair play and respect must prevail. We must encourage our students to work to their fullest potential and put forth their maximum effort. We must also teach them to respect the game, opposition and officials.
The CSAC also expects all spectators to make a commitment to sportsmanship. It is important fans are part of a positive sportsmanship environment at all times. Too many time athletes have exhibited proper sportsmanship while the spectators in the stands and sidelines let their emotions take control and exhibit anger and aggression.
I encourage you to cheer for your team but also to be a model of appropriate behavior for the students participating in the contest. We must remember that these experiences are about our student-athletes. As a conference our goal is simple: to teach these young adults to play their sports the right way, to be a positive influence on them and to do this all with class. It is important to remember that you will not win every game but we can be the classiest coaches, players and spectators in every game.
The CSAC wants to make it clear to all athletes and spectators that poor sportsmanship is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Parents and fans who engage in negative cheering or making disparaging comments toward the players, coaches, officials or other fans will be removed from the game. Your support of the CSAC is appreciated and if you experience a fan violating the spirit of this program, please inform one of the on-site administrators so it can be addressed. I look forward to an exciting and successful year in the CSAC! Jennifer Dubow Commissioner Colonial States Athletic Conference
NCAA SPORTSMANSHIP POLICY
The NCAA and the Colonial States Athletic Conference promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racial or sexist comments or other intimidating actions directed at officials, studentathletes, coaches or team representatives – as well as public intoxication, the consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products– are grounds for removal from the site of competition and other disciplinary actions.
CSAC SPORTSMANSHIP STATEMENT
In accordance with the missions and values of its member institutions, the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) is committed to promoting good sportsmanship and creating a healthy competitive environment. The opportunity to represent a CSAC institution is a privilege, and is accompanied by a duty and responsibility to act with civility, dignity and respect at all times. All individuals associated with the CSAC are expected to represent their teams, institutions and the conference with behavior above reproach, and to observe the principles of good sportsmanship – civility, respect, honesty, dignity, courtesy, fairness, and integrity. The CSAC shall neither condone nor ignore unsportsmanlike and/or unethical conduct by student-athletes, coaches, spectators, administrators, staff or officials. COLONIAL STATES ATHLETIC CONFERENCE One Neumann Drive Aston, PA 19014 www.csacsports.com
SPORTSMANSHIP The most important play of the game.
College athletes are a rare breed. They sacrifice countless hours to become the best that they can be on the field and in the gym, all while fulfilling - and in many cases exceeding - all expectations in the classroom. Ingrained with competitiveness, these student-athletes give their all each time they take the field, court, track, and pool.
These student-athletes also play with pride, and all strive to be the best representatives of their schools, teammates, friends, families, and hometowns as they can be. While their college athletic careers last at most just four years, student-athletes forge some of their strongest relationships and form some of their fondest memories during this short time, from the dramatic wins and heartbreaking losses to the long bus rides and team meals.
Fan support and the student-athlete experience go hand-in-hand, but one memory that athletes should not have to endure is that of an unpleasant playing experience. Parents, classmates, and fans should all remember that Division-III athletes don't play for the money, fame, or television exposure - they play for their love of the sport. For fans to try to tarnish this experience with poor sportsmanship - verbal attacks, intimidating gestures, derogatory chants, etc - is completely unacceptable. Remember, the student-athletes that you are watching are representing their families, friends, classmates, and institution. And they should be proud that you are representing them.
YOU DON’T WANT TO HEAR IT WHEN YOU’RE PERFORMING. NEITHER DO WE.
THE CSAC 3-D AWARD
Developed by the Colonial States Athletic Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, the CSAC 3-D Award, is dedicated to reward the team in each sport that best exemplifies the NCAA Division-III principles of 'Discover, Develop, Dedicate." Following each CSAC conference game, student-athletes from the participating teams rate their opponent on its ability to uphold these three key principles, using the following baselines:
2011-12 3-D AWARD WINNERS
DISCOVER • Did the team behave in a professional manner throughout the entire contest? • Was the team able to overcome any adversity it faced in the contest? • Did the team display consideration to opponents, officials, game day administration, coaches, and fans? DEVELOP • Did the team and coach act as role models and display leadership throughout the entire contest reflecting the character values of respect, fairness, civility and honesty? • Did the team display unity during the contest? • During the contest did the team compete with controlled competitiveness in that they played hard, fair and in a respectful manner? DEDICATE • Did the team show commitment to the CSAC mission? • Did the team, coach and administration conduct themselves in a manner displaying institutional pride? • Did the team, coach, and administration conduct themselves with integrity during the entire contest?
In 2011-12, there were 1,175 3-D rankings submitted to the CSAC office following conference competitions, as over 77 percent of all contests were rated by the participating student-athletes. The 3-D winners in each sport receive a banner, featuring their school name, which will be passed on from winner to winner each year. CSAC 3-D BANNERS
Dear CSAC Parents and Fans,
The Colonial States Athletic Conference believes in good sportsmanship as a paramount priority in intercollegiate athletics and is united as a conference to promote this goal. The CSAC insists that all players, coaches and spectators adhere to good sportsmanship at all athletic contests.
Success in athletics should be sought, but competition must be healthy and productive. Our athletic contests are an extension of our classrooms and the values of fair play and respect must prevail. We must encourage our students to work to their fullest potential and put forth their maximum effort. We must also teach them to respect the game, opposition and officials.
The CSAC also expects all spectators to make a commitment to sportsmanship. It is important fans are part of a positive sportsmanship environment at all times. Too many time athletes have exhibited proper sportsmanship while the spectators in the stands and sidelines let their emotions take control and exhibit anger and aggression.
I encourage you to cheer for your team but also to be a model of appropriate behavior for the students participating in the contest. We must remember that these experiences are about our student-athletes. As a conference our goal is simple: to teach these young adults to play their sports the right way, to be a positive influence on them and to do this all with class. It is important to remember that you will not win every game but we can be the classiest coaches, players and spectators in every game.
The CSAC wants to make it clear to all athletes and spectators that poor sportsmanship is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Parents and fans who engage in negative cheering or making disparaging comments toward the players, coaches, officials or other fans will be removed from the game. Your support of the CSAC is appreciated and if you experience a fan violating the spirit of this program, please inform one of the on-site administrators so it can be addressed. I look forward to an exciting and successful year in the CSAC! Jennifer Dubow Commissioner Colonial States Athletic Conference
NCAA SPORTSMANSHIP POLICY
The NCAA and the Colonial States Athletic Conference promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racial or sexist comments or other intimidating actions directed at officials, studentathletes, coaches or team representatives – as well as public intoxication, the consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products– are grounds for removal from the site of competition and other disciplinary actions.
CSAC SPORTSMANSHIP STATEMENT
In accordance with the missions and values of its member institutions, the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) is committed to promoting good sportsmanship and creating a healthy competitive environment. The opportunity to represent a CSAC institution is a privilege, and is accompanied by a duty and responsibility to act with civility, dignity and respect at all times. All individuals associated with the CSAC are expected to represent their teams, institutions and the conference with behavior above reproach, and to observe the principles of good sportsmanship – civility, respect, honesty, dignity, courtesy, fairness, and integrity. The CSAC shall neither condone nor ignore unsportsmanlike and/or unethical conduct by student-athletes, coaches, spectators, administrators, staff or officials. COLONIAL STATES ATHLETIC CONFERENCE One Neumann Drive Aston, PA 19014 www.csacsports.com
SPORTSMANSHIP The most important play of the game.
College athletes are a rare breed. They sacrifice countless hours to become the best that they can be on the field and in the gym, all while fulfilling - and in many cases exceeding - all expectations in the classroom. Ingrained with competitiveness, these student-athletes give their all each time they take the field, court, track, and pool.
These student-athletes also play with pride, and all strive to be the best representatives of their schools, teammates, friends, families, and hometowns as they can be. While their college athletic careers last at most just four years, student-athletes forge some of their strongest relationships and form some of their fondest memories during this short time, from the dramatic wins and heartbreaking losses to the long bus rides and team meals.
Fan support and the student-athlete experience go hand-in-hand, but one memory that athletes should not have to endure is that of an unpleasant playing experience. Parents, classmates, and fans should all remember that Division-III athletes don't play for the money, fame, or television exposure - they play for their love of the sport. For fans to try to tarnish this experience with poor sportsmanship - verbal attacks, intimidating gestures, derogatory chants, etc - is completely unacceptable. Remember, the student-athletes that you are watching are representing their families, friends, classmates, and institution. And they should be proud that you are representing them.
YOU DON’T WANT TO HEAR IT WHEN YOU’RE PERFORMING. NEITHER DO WE.
THE CSAC 3-D AWARD
Developed by the Colonial States Athletic Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, the CSAC 3-D Award, is dedicated to reward the team in each sport that best exemplifies the NCAA Division-III principles of 'Discover, Develop, Dedicate." Following each CSAC conference game, student-athletes from the participating teams rate their opponent on its ability to uphold these three key principles, using the following baselines:
2011-12 3-D AWARD WINNERS
DISCOVER • Did the team behave in a professional manner throughout the entire contest? • Was the team able to overcome any adversity it faced in the contest? • Did the team display consideration to opponents, officials, game day administration, coaches, and fans? DEVELOP • Did the team and coach act as role models and display leadership throughout the entire contest reflecting the character values of respect, fairness, civility and honesty? • Did the team display unity during the contest? • During the contest did the team compete with controlled competitiveness in that they played hard, fair and in a respectful manner? DEDICATE • Did the team show commitment to the CSAC mission? • Did the team, coach and administration conduct themselves in a manner displaying institutional pride? • Did the team, coach, and administration conduct themselves with integrity during the entire contest?
In 2011-12, there were 1,175 3-D rankings submitted to the CSAC office following conference competitions, as over 77 percent of all contests were rated by the participating student-athletes. The 3-D winners in each sport receive a banner, featuring their school name, which will be passed on from winner to winner each year. CSAC 3-D BANNERS
