Practice Good Practice Good Sportsmanship: Be Sportsmanship: Be a Responsible Fana Responsible FanProud to be a Terp!Proud to be a Terp!

Sportsmanship

•The character, practice, or skill of a sportsman  

•Sportsmanlike conduct, as fairness, courtesy

Source: dictionary.com

“One man practicing good sportsmanship is far better than 50 others preaching it.”

~Knute K. RockneNotre Dame head football coach, 1918 to 1930

“I can’t play being mad. I go out there and have fun. It’s a game, and that’s how I am going to treat it.”       ~Ken Griffey, Jr.

MARYLAND VICTORY SONGMARYLAND VICTORY SONG

Maryland, we're all behind you.Wave high the black and gold,For there is nothing half so gloriousAs to see our men victorious.We've got the team, boys,We've got the steam, boys,So keep on fighting, don't give in!M-A-R-Y-L-A-N-DMaryland will win!

Be SafeBe Safe•Be responsible with your pre and post-

game partying•“Rioting, assault, theft, vandalism, fire

setting, or other serious misconduct related to a University-sponsored event, occurring on –or off-campus, that results in harm to persons or property or otherwise poses a threat to the stability of the campus or campus community may result in disciplinary action…”

(University of Maryland Code of Student Conduct)

Be CooperativeBe Cooperative•Comply with security personnel and any

posted directions•Be aware of and courteous toward those

around you

Be CivilBe Civil•Focus on encouraging the Terps rather

than taunting the other team and their fans

•Avoid using offensive language in what you say, T-shirts you wear, and signs you carry - remember, families with children attend games too

•Realize that the referees are doing their best to be fair

Be InvolvedBe Involved•Wear your Maryland RED•Show your creativity in your posters•Cheer like crazy!•Learn the Maryland songs•Make it a goal to attend at least one game

for every Maryland sport/team•Learn players’ names and

accomplishments