TSSAA Moves to Fine Schools for Fans’ Bad Behavior
The Tennessee Secondary School Athletics Association (TSSAA) Legislative Council met via a special called virtual meeting on Thursday, July 13, 2023, to take action on six proposed changes to the bylaws. Several clarifications were made to existing rules, but two of the approved changes were related to unsportsmanlike conduct by spectators.
The Council added language allowing the association to fine a school a minimum of $250 when it has a fan ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct during a contest. The new rule also includes the possibility of other non-monetary disciplinary action, including but not limited to probation and/or restrictive probation for the entire athletic program.
For fans coming onto the field or floor during an incident, the school will be fined a minimum of $250. In addition, other non-monetary disciplinary action, including but not limited to probation and/or restrictive probation for the entire athletic program. Read a full summary of the meeting by clicking here.
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