ANDERSON, S.C. – Anderson University, along with the South Atlantic Conference office and other schools in the league, will host the winter #RespectOurGame sportsmanship initiative Monday, Feb. 3 - Sunday, Feb. 9. In addition to sportsmanship week, the SAC will also honor its winter sports officials with Officials' Appreciation Week.
The #RespectOurGame initiative aims to emphasize the South Atlantic Conference's commitment to the demonstration of good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches, administrators and fans throughout the league. The SAC conducts one, week-long "SAC Sportsmanship Week" during each season (fall, winter, spring), during which, sportsmanship are celebrated at all conference sporting events conducted on league member campuses.
The SAC's Officials' Appreciation Week is part of a joint effort by the Division II Commissioners Association (D2CCA) and the Division II Athletic Directors Association (D2ADA) to recognize the hard work and dedication of officials to give back and support the sports that they love.
Prior to the start of each contest there will be a pregame handshake and game environment pledge that will be read by members of each of the competing teams.
Additionally, participating teams are being asked to show appreciation to their opponents and officials by performing a "Random Act of Kindness" which will be highlighted through the SAC's social media accounts.
During each of the SAC Sportsmanship Weeks, league schools, coaches, student-athletes, and fans will have the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to sportsmanship in conjunction with the NCAA's RESPECT Campaign.
Trojan athletics is scheduled for Sportsmanship and Officials' Appreciation Day on Wednesday, Feb. 5, when Newberry visits the Abney Athletic Center.
2020 SAC Winter Sportsmanship Week Events (February 3-9)
Wednesday, Feb. 5
Men's & Women's Basketball
Catawba @ WIngate
Lincoln Memorial @ Lenoir-Rhyne
Tusculum @ UVA-Wise
Newberry @ Anderson
Coker @ Queens
Carson-Newman @ Mars Hill
Friday, February 7
Wrestling
Newberry @ Queens
Saturday, February 8
Men's & Women's Basketball
Wingate @ Lincoln Memorial
UVA-Wise @ Newberry
Mars Hill @ Catawba
Queens @ Tusculum
Anderson @ Lenoir-Rhyne
Carson-Newman @ Coker
Sunday, February 9
Wrestling
King @ Coker
Newberry Open
