October 10, 2013
Dear Parents,
Athletics play a vital role in the lives of our students. Student-athletes learn a great deal from their
participation in interscholastic athletics. Lessons in sportsmanship, personal best, teamwork,
competition and how to win and lose gracefully are integral to the Washougal School District Athletics
program. Athletics play an important part in helping students develop a healthy body and life style.
Athletic competition adds to our school spirit and helps all students and spectators, as well as
participants, develop pride in their school.
The Washougal School District Athletic Program shall be conducted in accordance with existing WIAA
rules and procedures, the Washougal School District policies and procedures, as well as individual sport
expectations and rules. While the Washougal School District takes great pride in a winning season, it
does not condone “winning at all cost” and discourages any and all pressures that might neglect good
sportsmanship and good mental health. A safe, civil environment is essential to student and staff
achievement (see WSD Board Policy 5282 for additional information regarding civil conduct).
Athletic competition for our student-athletes should be fun and should also be a significant part of a
sound educational program, embodying high standard of ethics and sportsmanship while developing
good character and other important life skills. Essential elements of character building are essential in
the concept of sportsmanship and the core ethical values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility,
fairness, caring and citizenship. We believe that it is the responsibility of ALL to teach and display
sportsmanship at all athletic events. Parents/guardians need to be supportive of and partake in the
encouragement of teaching our athletes to be good sports.
We are asking that all parents/spectators pledge and please sign our Spectator Code of Conduct (on the
back of this page) that will be the sportsmanship standard at all WSD sponsored athletic events. As a
parent you have the great responsibility of supporting and building on the efforts of staff to teach your
child to display good sportsmanship at all times.
If you have any questions, please contact me via email at [email protected] or by phone at
360-954-3104.
Doug Cox
WSD Athletic Director
Aaron Hansen
WHS Principal
Superintendent
Sandi Christensen
CCMS Principal
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Dawn Tarzian
David Cook
JMS Principal
Washougal School District
Spectator Code of Conduct at Athletic and Extracurricular Events
The athletic program shall be conducted in accordance with district policies and procedures and
WIAA rules and standards.
Any person, adult or child, who behaves in an unsportsmanlike manner during an athletic or
extracurricular event may be required to leave the event. Admission to school events may be
denied for up to a year if an administrator observes firsthand or completes an investigation that
indicates that a spectator has engaged in inappropriate behavior. Attendance at interscholastic
athletic and extracurricular events is a privilege, not a right, and all spectators are expected to
represent the school, the team and the community with dignity.
Some examples of unsportsmanlike conduct include but are not limited to:
 Using profanity, vulgar, obscene language, obscene gestures, offensive remarks of a
sexual nature, trash-talking, taunting, boastful celebrations, negative or demeaning
cheers, or other actions that demean individuals or the sport;
 Berating or demeaning any participating players or coaches.
 Promoting behavior that might cause injury to others;
 Lack of self-control by showing excessive displays of anger or frustration.
 Possessing or being under the influence of any alcoholic beverage, illegal substance; or
tobacco.
 Possessing a weapon; fighting or otherwise striking or threatening another person;
 Failing to obey instructions of a security officer or a school district employee;
 Engaging in any activity that is illegal or disruptive;
 Complaining or arguing about official’s calls or decisions during or after an athletic
event;
 Complaining or arguing with a coach.
 Failure to listen to and obey the request of the public address announcer.
A signature is not required to hold spectators accountable to these standards.
A signature is appreciated as evidence of support and commitment to make the experience of
our student-athletes, staff, parents and community members a positive one.
I have read and understand the requirements of this Code of Conduct and acknowledge that I
may be forbidden from attending games or practices if I violate any of the provisions. A parent
signature represents agreement to the Code of Conduct for the entire family.
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Parent/Spectator Signature
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