IHSA Announces "Do What's Right!" Poster Contest

Students from IHSA member schools will have a chance to showcase their artistic talent this spring by designing a poster for the Do What's Right! Sportsmanship Program. Contestants will be asked to develop a theme or concept that illustrates the fundamentals of good sportsmanship and, using old-school artistic techniques as well as computer generated designs on paper. The IHSA's sportsmanship partner, the contest will run through March 30, 2009. Winners from each grade level (freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior) will be announced in the Spring.

Eligibility: All students from IHSA member schools.

Submission Date: All entries are due to the IHSA office on or before March 30, 2009. Mail all submissions to:

• Do What’s Right! poster contest submission form

Divisions: A winner will be chosen in each of the following grade levels:

1. Freshman
2. Sophomore
3. Junior
4. Senior

Specifications: Posters must be submitted following the instructions below. Entries that fail to follow these specific instructions will result in disqualification.

1. Entries must be submitted on unfolded 8-1/2 x 11-inch white paper.
2. Entries must be created with colored pencils, crayons or markers (do not use chalk, charcoal, or watercolors) or computer generated.
3. Entries must not have other materials attached, such as pictures cut out of magazines, glitter or stickers.
4. The student’s name, city or school must not appear on front of the poster.
5. Each entry must be submitted with the official Do What’s Right! form, filled out and attached to the back of the poster with invisible tape.

Winners: Winning entries will be judged on originality and ability to illustrate the Do What’s Right! theme. Four statewide winners (one from each grade level) will be announced in the Spring.

Theme: Contestants must illustrate their interpretation of the Do What’s Right! Expectations:

1. Accept and understand the seriousness of their responsibility, and the privilege of representing their school and community.
2. Learn the rules of the game thoroughly and discuss them with parents, fans, and fellow students.
3. Treat opponents the way they would like to be treated, as a guest or friend.
4. Never direct remarks at opponents in a taunting manner.
5. Wish opponents good luck before the game and congratulate them in a sincere manner following either a victory or defeat.
6. Respect the integrity and judgment of the game officials.
7. Display great effort and hustle on the field or floor.
8. Play unselfishly in such a way as to build up their team, without drawing unnecessary attention to themselves.
9. Yield to the authority and direction of all officials, bench officials, school personnel and coaches.