Spirit Points
At the end of each game a Spirit Score is to be awarded to the opposing team on a scale from 1-5 (half scores are permitted). The team as a whole should have input on what spirit score should be award to the other team. At the end of the season there will be a Spirit Trophy and prizes for the team with the highest spirit average. If two teams are tied in points at the end of the season, the team with the highest Spirit Point average will win. All teams should try to follow the guidelines set out below in order to keep it equal for everyone.
Spirit rating = 5
The other team was a great team and we really enjoyed playing against them. They showed up on time and really showed great sportsmanship throughout the game. During the game they played by the rules, but if we had a dispute they were open to discuss the rules. This was one of the best spirited teams we have every played against, we are really looking forward to play against them again.
Spirit rating = 4
The other team was a fun team and we really enjoyed playing against almost all of their players. They showed up on time and showed good sportsmanship throughout the game. During the game they generally played by the rules, but if we had a dispute they were receptive to discuss the rules. This is a good spirited team.
Spirit rating = 3
The other team was a fun team and we enjoyed playing against most of their players. They showed up on time and showed decent sportsmanship throughout the game. During the game they generally played by the rules, but if we had a dispute they were pretty receptive to discuss the rules. Not a bad team to play against.
Spirit rating = 2
The other team was a ok team and we enjoyed playing against only a few of their players. They showed late and showed poor sportsmanship throughout the game. During the game they really didn't play by the rules, and really didn't want to learn the rules. The captains should discuss what happened so it doesn't happen again. This wasn't a fun game.
Spirit rating = 1
This wasn't a fun game. We did not enjoy playing against this team, They showed late and showed horrible sportsmanship throughout the game. During the game they really didn't play by the rules at all, and didn't want to learn the rules. This is the least spirited team we have every played against. Our captain is going to send a report into the league convener.
Any team that defaults a game (not enough players) will receive a 4 for spirit on the first night of defaulting and the non-defaulting team will not receive a spirit score (will not effect their spirit average). Any other defaults throughout the season, the team will receive a 3.5.