Sportsperson criteria
Sportsmanship is an aspiration or ethos that a sport or activity will be enjoyed for its own sake, with proper consideration for fairness, ethics, respect, and a sense of fellowship with one’s competitors; a competitor who exemplifies the spirit of the game by his/her attitude, demeanor and acceptance of victory or defeat graciously.
- Participation – nominees should be regular participants in NSTA competitions and tournaments and at all times display honesty, truthfulness and integrity, both on and off the court
- Self-control and exemplary demeanor on the court.
- The manner in which opponents are treated on the court.
- Play to the best of their ability.
Tennis is a sport which to be played effectively, requires cooperation and mutual respect between two or four people. A sportsman treats his/her opponent as he would treat him/herself. He/she is:
- fair both on and off the court.
- friendly and polite on and off the court.
- respectful to all around – umpires, officials, spectators, their family and the opposition.
