City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department

Good Sportsmanship

The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department strives to provide a positive environment for people to both observe and participate in various events and programs. Enjoyment, skills development, physical and mental wellness, and good sportsmanship is what we are here for and encourage in everything we do.

To that end, we will uphold ourselves and our attendees to the following standards of behavior:

• To demonstrate and encourage good sportsmanship while playing fair at all times.
• To maintain a positive attitude regardless of the outcome of the match, game or event.
• To demonstrate self-control and to resolve any conflicts in a positive manner.
• To treat staff, officials, coaches, players and spectators with respect and courtesy.

• To accept responsibility for one’s own behavior, actions and words, with the understanding that unacceptable behavior will have consequences that limit or eliminate the ability to participate or attend in the future.

Staff will address Consequences for unacceptable behavior will vary based on the severity of the action(s) and any previous history of poor behavior. Responses by the City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department staff may include but are not limited to:

• Verbal warnings
• Written warnings
• Suspension (duration determined by staff)
• Criminal charges

Records of all disciplinary actions will be kept on file at the Georgetown Recreation Center for a period in accordance with City of Georgetown document-keeping practices. All parties must abide by the staff’s decision at the time of the incident; however, a person may submit a typed protest to the appropriate Recreation Supervisor within 24 hours after the disciplinary action is administered. Decisions made to this appeal are final.