Playing fair
[True or false] You are doing the softball toss at Special Olympics on Friday. During your first throw, you step over the line but no one notices. Even though no one saw, you need to tell the volunteer that you stepped over the line.
True.
Our expectation is that you be honest and let the volunteer know. At the softball toss event, you will be scored on your furthest throw, so stepping over the line one or twice is not a big deal.
[True or False]: Teamwork means that you win at all costs.
[False]: Teamwork means that you communicate with and work alongside your team to do your very best.
[True of False]: You need to respect your opponents in a game.
This creates a healthy environment and allows everyone to have more fun.
[Scenario] After your race, you see one of your opponents with their head down and they're crying. What do you do?
Examples: tell a staff member or go try to cheer them up.
[Act it out] Show us one fun way to celebrate a good game with your opponents.
Example: high fives, say "great job," tell the person that they are talented.
One example: Be honest and let the volunteer know.
[Scenario]: We are at the track on Friday and you realize that you aren't doing any team events. What is one way you can still be a team player even when you're not playing a team sport?
One example: go to your friends' events and cheer them on!
[Act it out!] At the start of a race, the referee blows the whistle and says you left early. What do you do?
Example: You could say you're sorry and quickly get back into the ready position.
Describe one way you can offer help to a friend who is new to Special Olympics.
Examples: explain the rules, show them how you play the game, or offer to play with them.
Why is it good to celebrate with both teams after a game?
Examples: celebrating with both teams whether you win or lose is a great example of sportsmanship.