The following sportsmanship rules will be in effect at all AAA regional and
state events:
Face/Body Painting. General face/body painting is not permitted. Partial
face painting is permitted such as small markings on the cheeks.
Posters/Banners/Signs. All signs must show only positive support. Those
which direct negative comments towards opponents or are unsportsmanlike
or vulgar are not permitted. No handheld signs, banners, pennants, or
poms are permitted at any AAA state play-off or championship event. Poms
are allowed at outdoor events.
Artificial Noisemakers. Artificial noisemakers shall not be used at any
indoor event. Artificial noisemakers are items such as, but not limited to,
megaphones, air horns, bells, whistles, clickers, thunder sticks, explosive
devices, tape/CD players, and radios. Noisemakers that require an external
power source are not allowed at benefit games, regular season events, and
post-season events.
Balloons. Balloons are not permitted at any AAA state play-off or
championship event.
Attire. Bare chests are not permitted. Shirts must be worn.
Inappropriate Behaviors. Throwing objects onto the playing area before,
during, or after a contest is not permitted. At no time before, during, or after
a contest shall spectators be permitted to enter the playing field. Verbal
harassment or derogatory remarks directed toward an opponent or official
are not permitted. Spectators are not permitted to hold up newspapers
while teams are being introduced or when teams, cheerleaders, or dance
teams are performing.
Instant Replays. Instant replays of controversial calls are prohibited.
Bands. Bands are not to be used to disrupt an opponent’s game. At
football games bands and any component thereof (e.g. drums), shall not
play when the opposing team is inside the twenty-yard line.
AAA Sportsmanship rules
November 12, 2019