Can We Legislate Good Behavior During a Sporting Contest?

Jul 28, 2023

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
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