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OHSAA School Sportsmanship Program    

     The 2011-12 school year represents the second year that a newly revised, tiered Ohio High School Athletic Association School Sportsmanship Program will be in place. The first part of the program is the “Respect The Game Challenge.” Schools must complete a form that confirms they have emphasized sportsmanship, ethics and integrity within their school. The second part of the tiered system is the Harold A. Meyer Award. To win the award, schools must verify that they completed an eight-part sportsmanship, ethics and integrity program within their school community. The third and final segment of the tiered award system is the Commissioner’s Award for Exceptional Sportsmanship. From the entrees submitted for the Harold Meyer award, the Ohio State Sportsmanship Council will select the top 10 to 12 submissions. Then, members of the OHSAA administrative staff will narrow that number to a maximum of six schools, and they will be honored with the Commissioner’s Award for Exceptional Sportsmanship.

*NOTE: This award was established in the 2010-11 school year. A complete list of its inaugural winners will be posted once the final nominations have been voted upon.