Nassau County Public High School Athletic Association
Section VIII of NYSPHSAA, Inc.

Section VIII
Spectator Code of Conduct*

1. Spectators are an important part of the game and shall at all times conform to accepted standards of good sportsmanship and behavior.
2. Spectators shall at all times respect officials, coaches and players and extend all courtesies to them.
3. Wholesome cheering is encouraged.
4. Stamping of feet, taunting, foul and abusive language, inflammatory remarks, and disrespectful signs and behavior are not acceptable.
5. Faculty-supervised pep bands are permitted “dead ball time”.  However, spectator noisemakers or sound devices are prohibited.
6. Spectators shall observe and obey the rules and regulations of the school concerning smoking, food and soft drink consumption, use of lavatory facilities and parking of cars.
7. New York State law prohibits alcoholic beverages of any kind on school property; the law further prohibits any person under the influence of alcohol to be on school property.
8. Spectators shall respect and obey all school officials, supervisors, and police at all athletic contests.

  * Violators of this code are subject to eviction from the game.

** Violators of B.4 during a free throw attempt will be penalized by repeating the free throw, if missed.  The official will make this decision.