The WIAA Sportsmanship Promotion efforts include posts from officials on teams throughout Wisconsin demonstrating good sportsmanship
Included here is a post by central Wisconsin official Rob Wiese, shedding light on the efforts by Wausau East and Rhinelander this spring in girls soccer.
Read more examples of great sportsmanship HERE
Sportsmanship PLUS – Girls Soccer
Wausau East @ Rhinelander
April 19, 2022
I have been officiating soccer for over 30 years and have experienced a lot of soccer matches, and I must say it was a pleasure to officiate this match. From the start at the captains’ and coaches’ meeting, to the final minutes of the game our officiating crew experienced a hard fought match that was refreshing to us. When a foul occurred we saw good sportsmanship take place from both teams as they would say “I’m sorry” and even helping them up as they were respectful to each other. Both coaching staffs were very positive as they gave instructions and encouragement to their team.
At the end of the match both teams shook hands with each other and us they had a good spirit as they departed the match. This is what high school athletics is all about! Looking forward to more matches like this one!
Reporting Official: Rob Weise
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