Shore Conference Philosophy
The high school athletic program is an integral part of the educational offerings of the high school; and, as such, should be administered by the professional administrative staff of the school and provided with a sufficient number of fully trained and properly certified personnel. Only that which has definite educational value should be included.
The school should make every effort to insure that the staff, the student body and the community understand and abide by healthy and proper attitudes towards the athletic program. It should be stressed that winning and losing, completion and cooperation, all should be given proper place in the minds of all concerned in any way with the program.
Sportsmanlike conduct should be evidenced by all engaged in any way in the program. Coaches should exemplify and teach proper attitudes toward opposing players and coaches as well as officials.
No profanity or improper language shall ever be employed by adults or participants connected with school co-curricular activities, athletic or otherwise.
Strict adherence to the spirit, as well as the letter of the rules of the game should be a matter of course, and all efforts to evade compliance should be condemned.
Aggrandizement of individuals at the expense of other individuals should be avoided and the team spirit should be in the fore. Playing the game for unselfish motives should be inculcated.
The following objectives should be encouraged in all high school athletic programs within the Shore Conference:
1. To promote the physical and mental health of the participants in athletic competition.
2. Encourage the participants to maintain educational standards during each athletic season.
3. To promote school responsibility for maintaining protective measures during athletic events.
4. To promote uniformity in the arrangements in interscholastic contests.