Sportsmanship Award
Sportsmanship is a vital component of the overall development of student-athletes throughout their educational journey.
Through the practice of sportsmanship, athletes and coaches learn how to handle adversity with integrity and resilience.
The South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) challenges all member schools to actively educate and promote the values of sportsmanship among students, coaches, and the broader school community. Just as academic success requires education, so does the development of good sportsmanship. Coaches and student-athletes must be taught the standards your school expects when facing adversity and competition.
Our standard is clear:
All coaches and players should compete with humility and show respect for everyone involved in the contest — opponents, officials, teammates, and fans alike.
The purpose of this program is to promote and recognize exemplary conduct by players, coaches, and spectators. The SCHSL encourages your school to take the challenge and make sportsmanship a core value in your athletic program.
Sportsmanship Awards
Each year, schools that exemplify outstanding sportsmanship will be recognized at the SCHSL Classification Meetings.
- Award Period: August 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026
- Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026
- How to Submit: Complete the online form available on the Sportsmanship page of the SCHSL website
- Award Levels:
- Banner Award
- Certificate of Recognition
- Banner Award
Selection Criteria:
| Banner |
| To be eligible for the banner your school must field a team(s) in each sports season. (Fall, Winter & Spring) Community Service Activities * – Minimum of three (one must be litter clean-up during a living clean week**)Captain’s Course – attend all three (Fall-August 14, Winter-November 13, Spring-February 12)Sportsmanship Program in your school ***Summits- attend all threeAthlete Ejections – NoneCoach Ejection – NoneNo sportsmanship issues or sanctions of fans or students at any contest |
| Certificate |
| Community Service Activities * – Minimum of two (one must be litter clean-up during a living clean week**)Captain’s Course – attend all three (Fall-August 14, Winter-November 13, Spring-February 12)Sportsmanship Program in your school *** or Summits – attend all threeAthlete Ejections – No more than threeCoach Ejection – NoneNo sportsmanship issues or sanctions of fans or students at any contest |
The following information must be submitted using the online form on the League website.
* Community Service Activities Report Form – must provide description of activity, dates and photos.
** Living Clean Week Report Form – description of community clean-up activity and photos.
(September 15-19, January 12-16, March 16-20)
*** Sportsmanship Program – must submit in writing details of the program and how it is implemented
in your school. Email Dr. Curtrell Rhodan (curtrell@schsl.org) with this information.