Be a Good Sport!

Good Sport Do's

• Do cheer for your team! Be positive and supportive of their efforts, no matter what. Please remember they are kids.
• Do treat all fans with respect and dignity, including those on the other side. We want them to know GISD has the best fans, no matter what the scoreboard says!
• Do use appropriate language at all times so that all around you are comfortable. Everyone deserves to enjoy the game in a pleasant environment.
• Do patronize our concession stand; our boosters use the funds to support the team.
• Do comply with all requests from officials, including emergency messages and procedures.
• Do stay in authorized areas and focus on the game. The team needs you there!
• Do keep our facility clean by picking up trash after the game. Be #GarlandISDProud.
• Do report anything unusual or out of the ordinary that you see or hear to an official or administrator.
• Do enjoy the game! We’re glad you are here.

Good Sport Don'ts

• Don’t engage in verbal taunts or attacks on the other team, referees or coaches. Children are watching your behavior. Be a good role model.
• Don’t antagonize, intimidate, ridicule or treat opposing fans rudely in any way. Welcome them with grace and respect. Like you, they are also our guests.
• Don’t use offensive or vulgar language that is disrespectful or that would incite conflict. The only anxiety or stress at games should involve the score, not obnoxious behavior.
• Don’t bring in prohibited items. All GISD property is tobacco free (including vaping), alcohol free and weapon free.
• Don’t disrespect authorities who are here to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all. Do what they ask the first time. The focus should be on the game, not on your behavior.
• Don’t go into prohibited areas of the facility. Cameras will record you.
• Don’t assume that custodians will clean up after you. Pick up after yourself. They have a whole facility to clean, in addition to this event.
• Don’t ignore rude or suspicious behavior. You don’t have to handle it yourself, either. Report any issues to campus officials/administration.
• Don’t get ejected from the game for being a poor sport! You won’t get a refund, and you may not be able to come back.

Thanks for your cooperation. We know we can count on our fans to represent #GarlandUSA in the very best way at public events.

Spectator Code of Conduct 
Spectator Code of Conduct - Spanish