Good sportsmanship encompasses many aspects of a person’s character, the most fundamental being respect.

The good sportsman respects both their teammates and their opponents as equals. We play with integrity. A win that does not come fairly holds no satisfaction. We are honest in our dealings with opponents, because we treats them the way we want to be treated. We are unselfish in our desire to see all our teammates participate and enjoy the game. We are humble in our victories, and have the proper perspective on our losses. In short, the qualities that go in to making a good person are the same ones that contribute to being a great sportsman.

Respecting your opponent, as well as your team, coaches, officials and the game, is paramount to good sportsmanship. The concept of respecting individuals is easily understood. This is where the Golden Rule comes in; treating others as you would want to be treated. Respecting your team can be stated as putting team goals ahead of your own. Good team members also pick up their teammates when they fail. We work together. We carry each other through.

The Dunedin Jr. Falcons wants to remind EVERYONE that we MUST display good sportsmanship at all times while enjoying this great sport of football and cheer!