Athletic competition at The Fayetteville Academy is guided by the following ideals:

1. Participants should always:
   1. Play hard within the rules of the game.
   2. Win with humility, lose graciously, thank officials, and congratulate opposing players and coaches after the contest.
   3. Serve as a host to visiting teams and spectators by directing them to dressing and game locations.
   4. Never attempt to injure an opponent.
   5. Refrain from taunting, profanity, or gesturing to opponents or spectators.
   6. Demonstrate respect towards officials at all times.
   7. Respect the property and facilities of opponents. Leave locker rooms and bench areas clean and orderly after games.
   8. Be positive and supportive towards their own coaches and teammates.
2. Coaches should always:
   1. Serve as a positive role model for their players.
   2. Show restraint and respect when dealing with officials. Proper application of the rules may be questioned; judgment calls should be accepted without overt demonstration. Avoid blaming officials for losses.
   3. Hold their players accountable for unsportsmanlike behavior. Players violating the above expectations should be removed from the game. A Fayetteville Academy player ejected from a contest for unsportsmanlike behavior shall be required to sit out the next game or match.
   4. Refrain from publicly berating players for mistakes.
   5. Reinforce good sportsmanship in practice sessions.
3. Spectators should always:
   1. Appreciate and commend good effort and skill no matter which individual or team exhibits it.
   2. Treat officials, opposing cheerleaders, players, coaches and fans with respect and courtesy.
   3. Refrain from calling opposing players by name, singling out an opposing player for personal criticism, taunting, using profane language or cheers directed at officials, opponents, or cheerleaders.