Program Overview
Georgia State Games exists to encourage involvement in amateur sports. Created in 1989, the Georgia State Games administers the annual Georgia Games Championships, an Olympic-style multi-sport festival. Known as the “People’s Games”, these Championships are open to Georgians of all ages and skill levels.
Who is Evaluated
Throughout the tournament, coaches will monitor players for sportsmanship and nominate a deserving athlete to be recognized. Coaches will provide a brief explanation as to how their chosen athlete displayed good sportsmanship to their teammates, opponents, fellow coaches, and officials.
Awards
Individuals who have demonstrated the highest level of sportsmanship will be awarded a custom medal and a certificate recognizing their positive behavior.
Award recipients will be posted on the Georgia Games website and social media platforms.
Encouraged Behavior
- Understand the rules of the Georgia Games and your sport.
- Comply with the rules’ intent as well as the letter of the rule.
- Always recognize a teammate’s or opponent’s exceptional play.
- This reflects your understanding and appreciation of quality in your sport.
- Accept and abide by the decisions of all game officials.
- Show your appreciation for the officials and medical staff who have volunteered their time at the Georgia Games to provide you with a unique opportunity to compete.
- Refrain from the use of alcohol, tobacco AND illegal drugs.
- Respect your coaches who are volunteering their time to provide you with their expertise.
- Abide by their decisions regarding playing time and other game related matters.
- Openly display respect for your opponent at all times. Be a positive role model for the sport, school and community that you represent.
- Resolve any conflicts on and off the field of play without resorting to hostility or violence.
- Treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex, origin or ability.
- The unique format of the Georgia Games brings high school rivals together as teammates.
- Accept your fellow team members for their love of the game and for their skill without preconceived notions based on past rivalries.
- Display pride in your actions at every opportunity on and off the field of play.
Discouraged Behavior
- Use of profanity towards officials, coaches and players
- Rough play or playing with intent to injure
- Fighting
- Use of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs
- Berating or taunting a coach, player, official, or opponent
- Disrespectful celebrations
- Improper conduct toward an official, opponent, team member or spectator
- Displays of temper with an officials call
- Use of obscene gestures
- Unreasonable number of game ejections or major penalties
- Blatant violation of competition or Bay State Games regulations
- Refusing to shake hands or acknowledge your opponent at end of the game
- Confronting coaches at the end of a contest in regarding to playing time or game decisions
- Refusing to play a contest because your team is out of medal contention
- Abusive verbal or physical behavior on the part of a player’s parent(s) or friend(s) toward a coach or official
- False representation of eligibility requirements including age, residence and grade