Sportsmanship Do's

Sportsmanship Don'ts

1. Remember that you play a game WITH an opponent, not against them. Treat your opponent with respect, and remember that both of you are entitled to enjoy the game.
2. Be friendly. Smile!

3. Win, lose or draw: Congratulate your opponent on a good game and shake.

4. Play fairly and honestly.

5. We all start as newbies. When playing someone new to a game, be helpful and patient when questions arise.

6. Speak courteously and calmly to your opponent at all times. Resolve disputes quickly and calmly. If you cannot quickly agree to an amicable resolution, get the event judge or a store employee.

7. If you determine that you or your opponent inadvertently broke the rules, correct the mistake without trying to take advantage. Or simply move on and remember the correct rule for the future.

8. Remember that rulings by the judge are final, even if wrong. Play on!

9. Remember that we are playing games, not resolving matters of life or death. ‘Win at all costs’ is an attitude best left for real life.

10. Pay attention to your personal hygiene: Smelly opponents are a drag!

1. Never raise your voice.

2. Never deliberately insult your opponent. Be very careful that friendly trash-talking doesn’t stray into inappropriate bragging or teasing.

3. Never take offense where none was intended.

4. Don't be a rules lawyer.  It's OK to be correct, but don't use the letter of the rules to abuse the spirit of the rules.