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After some extensive research I have more clearly defined the meaning of sportsmanship. It is not all about showing respect during the game but also being able to face the fact the loosing is a possibility without complaining. I plan to keep the tournament as competitive and fun as possible while very much considering sportsmanship. These are the fundamental areas which exist around the concept of sportsmanship, published by The American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation in 1970 these areas are most important for sportsmanship and will be the areas which I will be criticizing the teams that will be playing on. This was published in Crowd control for high school athletics.

Show respect for the opponent at all times. The opponents should be treated as guests; greeted cordially on arriving; given the best accommodations; and accorded the tolerance, honesty, and generosity which all human beings deserve. A time of fellowship with both teams and a challenge from God's Word would be appropriate for Christian schools.

Show respect for the officials. Good sportsmanship implies the willingness to accept and abide by the decisions of the officials. To criticize the officials is to teach young people to disregard the "authority principle." Certainly the Christian high school should hire only competent officials who have nothing to do with the host school or church.

Know, understand, and appreciate the rules of the contest. A familiarity with the current rules of the game and the recognition of their necessity for a fair contest are essential. Good sportsmanship suggests the importance of conforming to the spirit as well as the letter of the rules.

Maintain self-control at all times. A prerequisite of good sportsmanship is understanding that rational behavior and personal testimony are more important than the desire to win. Good sportsmanship is concerned with the behavior of all involved in the game (coach, players, cheerleaders, teachers, principal, pastor, parents, and other spectators). It has been suggested that some pastors come to the game, greet folks, and then go home so that they don't blow it with their testimony.

Recognize and appreciate skill in performance, regardless of affiliation. Applause for an opponents good performance is a demonstration of generosity and good will that should not be looked on as treason. The ability to recognize quality in performance and the willingness to acknowledge it without regard to team membership is one of the most highly commendable gestures of good sportsmanship.

Sources:http://www.bjupress.com/resources/articles/t2t/need-for-good-sportsmanship.php
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Published:1970
These rules will be my guideline for constructing my criterion or scoring sheet for my tournament along with other factors such as the score will decide the number of points of team gets rewarded or deducted.