they want to quote scripture but what I see is not christen behavior from the parents or the coaches. I should say not all the parents behave like that either. What I have seen is pretty sad behaviors from adults that are suppose to be TEACHING the kids SPORTSMANSHIP and RESPECT! I have had parents both for the hts hs & TOHX come up and talk to us and our children who have been very respectful & polite. I am not saying that all of them behave in this manner. but there are enough that do and make a bad name/reputation for the teams.
we have practiced with GODDARD a few times & am impressed with what I have seen out there.
I think we also tend to forget that this is also about fun for the kids. Some parents need to learn to not take it so serious too. there is a parent that is so loud she is louder then anyone that is doing the announcing on the microphone. that is also very rude.
no it is not right to boo a kid but it is more the coaches behaviors which should not be taken out on the kids. They should not be allowed to barricaid the mat either.
I like the contract for the kids that is a really good idea. making them write an apology to the team/wrestler.