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Sportsmanship is the good attitude displayed by players of a game; to win or lose gracefully.

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SPORTSMANSHIP

Billboards

Official Billboard

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Though Western Oregon senior Sara Tucholsky often dreamt of what it would be like to hit her first home run, she never imagined it would end with the opposing team carrying her around the bases. In...

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Billboard Sighting: Ocala

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Pass It On

Have you seen a billboard in your neighborhood or would like to create your own inspiring billboard to share? Click on the option that best fits how you want to pass on the value of Sportsmanship.

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Heroes

Sportsmanship Hero: Michael

Submitted by Gary He got eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics and is a professional swimmer. Read more

Sportsmanship Hero: Derrick

Submitted by Cody The idol I look up to is Derrick Mason, WR now for the Texans, but known for the Ravens and Titans. He's always been a great WR that plays the game well and fights to win, stays out of trouble, and is a great person. I will always look up to him i... Read more

Sportsmanship Hero: Clay

Submitted by Declan Goodwin The person I look up to the most is Clay Matthews. He's an linebacker for the Greenbay Packers. He is so inspiring because he made me want to become a linebacker too. Also in his first season he has 11.5 sacks 1 interception and 36 solo tackles (... Read more
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Personal Stories

The Girl Who Could

Submitted by Bianca There was a girl in my gym class. Everyone considered her a total spaz when it came to kick ball or basketball. So when we had to choose teams, I was team captain. I had the first choice and my friends told me before hand not to choose the girl. W... Read more

A Splash Outside the Pool

Submitted by Becky Hess In a message to East Rockingham Principal Eric Baylor, ERHS Swim Coach Debbie Coles recounts her team’s first swim meet experiences: “I wanted to let you know that our first meet went well. All of our swimmers did an amazing job in the water, ... Read more

Dance Nationals

Submitted by Anonymous I am writing this story to express the important value of sportsmanship. A while ago, my traveling dance team participated in a nation wide dance competition. This competition is very hard and the atmosphere is far from friendly. As we walked off ... Read more

A Witness to All Competitors

Submitted by Jon Brader June 2, 2012 Ohio State High School Track Championship,Division III Girls 3200 meter finals: 16 girls enter the race to become state champion. As the 15th place contestant is halfway down the home stretch, with the 16th place competitor comfort... Read more

Sportsmanship

Submitted by Ray SportsManShip Many years ago I was playing a co-ed soft ball game. It was a rainy day the game was all tied up in the 7th inning. When the first batter got up and hit a double the second batter hit a single. So there was a female on second and ... Read more
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SPORTSMANSHIP

Quotes
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The only way you can truly control how you are seen is being honest all the time.
Tom Hanks Actor, Producer, Writer, Director (born 1956);
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Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.
Josh Billings [Henry Wheeler Shaw] Humorist, Essayist (1818-1885);
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A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.
Henrik Ibsen Playwright (1828-1906);
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Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.
Theodor Seuss Geisel Writer, Cartoonist, Animator (1904-1991);
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SPORTSMANSHIP

TV Commercial
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When the game is on the line we find out what kind of character we really have. In the heat of a championship basketball game a young man makes a decision that affects his entire team. Read More

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Radio Spot
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Softball Girls - Sportsmanship

Two college softball players carried their opponent around the bases after she was injured hitting the winning home run. They showed us the right thing—the winning thing—to do is always sportsmanship.

Comments

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John about 1 month ago from Canada
Pain is temporary, pride is forever. Don't sit and complain about losing that game, be proud that you were able to compete and respect the other competitors.
Austin about 1 month ago from pennsylvania
Life is too short to care about winning or losing. It doesnt matter, life is too valuable to waste so just live your life to the fullest, live like you were dying.
austin about 1 month ago from pennsylvania
Be fair.
austin about 1 month ago from pennsylvania
Life is to short to care if you win our lose.
precious about 1 month ago from bristol pa
I think sportsmanship is good because it makes people feel good even if they lost and a team wins it's always good to encourage somebody!
Austin about 1 month ago from pennsylvania
No one likes to lose but it's part of life.
David C. almost 2 years ago from Maine
To win without honor is to lose.
Austin about 2 years ago from Tennessee
When you are playing a sport always remember you will always be a winner no matter if you are loosing the game or winning. As long as you are having fun, you all are winners.
gghg over 2 years ago from ny
awesome
Davido, H. over 2 years ago from Arvada
I love the TV ads. They often bring a tear to my eyes.
Alex,H over 2 years ago from Sanfrancisco,Ca
I'm just a kid doing his homework, but while doing my homework I realized that this is a really great website. I might become a big fan.

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The Foundation for a Better Life began as a simple idea to promote positive values. We believe that people are basically good and just need a reminder. And that the values we live by are worth more when we pass them on.