CIF SOUTHERN SECTION 2016-2017 BLUE BOOK CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS Updated /30/16 The Constitution of California Interscholastic Federation Cardinal Athletic Principles TO BE OF MAXIMUM EFFECTIVENESS, THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM WILL: 1. Be a well-coordinated part of the secondary school curriculum. 2. Justify the use of the tax funds and school facilities because of the educational aims achieved. 3. Be based on the spirit of amateurism. 4. Be conducted by secondary school authorities. 5. Provide opportunities for many students to participate in a wide variety of sports in every sport season. 6. Eliminate professionalism and commercialism. 7. Prevent “All-Star” contests or other promotional events. 8. Foster training in conduct, game ethics, and sportsmanship for participants and spectators. 9. Include a well-balanced program of intramural sports. 10. Engender respect for local, state, and national rules and policies under which the school program is conducted. Code of Ethics IT IS THE DUTY OF ALL CONCERNED WITH HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS: 1. To emphasize the proper ideals of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and fair play. 2. To eliminate all possibilities which tend to destroy the best values of the game. 3. To stress the values derived from playing the game fairly. 4. To show cordial courtesy to visiting teams and officials. 5. To establish a happy relationship between visitors and hosts. 6. To respect the integrity and judgment of sports officials. 7. To achieve a thorough understanding and acceptance of the rules of the game and the standards of eligibility. 8. To encourage leadership, use of initiative, and good judgment by the players on a team. 9. To recognize that the purpose of athletics is to promote the physical, mental, moral, social, and emotional well- being of the individual players. 10. To remember that an athletic contest is only a game-not a matter of life and death for player, coach, school, officials, fan, community, state, or nation. Pursue Victory with Honor, the Operating Principles of the CIF, can be found in Article 1 and on page 26. ! CALIFORNIA INTERSCHOLASTIC FEDERATION SOUTHERN SECTION (INCORPORATED) Constitution Bylaws and Rulings Interscholastic athletic programs are an integral part of the educational picture. The concept of sportsmanship must be taught, modeled, expected and reinforced in the CIF Southern Section. We feel there is an urgency to restore balance and proper perspective to educational athletics. Good sportsmanship implies the willingness to abide by the rules, accept the decisions of officials and play the game fairly. Coaches and athletes must maintain self-control and demonstrate respect for the game and its rules. Good sportsmanship is the responsibility of everyone involved in the game. 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