Can We Legislate Good Behavior During a Sporting Contest?
By Gil Fried, University of West Florida
The New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) membership voted recently in favor of a proposed update to the sportsmanship bylaws. NMAA high schools voted (almost 80% approved) for Bylaw 7.7.4 – Crowd Control & Unsportsmanlike Conduct. The new policy will be enacted beginning with the 2023-2024 school year.
The updated bylaw now specifies the possibility of suspension of athletes, coaches, related personnel, and fans for Unspo