FRANK SABATINO TOURNAMENT CHAIR SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD

OVERVIEW:

The Frank Sabatino Tournament Chair Sportsmanship Award is a tournament award that recognizes a player that throughout the tournament, best exemplifies the principles of fair play, teamwork and sportsmanship. 

CRITERIA:

In order to be considered for the award, players must meet the following criteria throughout the tournament:

• Show respect for officials, coaches, fans and other players

• Encourage teammates to demonstrate positive on- ice behaviour

• Be seen as a positive influence

• Cooperate with teammates, coaches, opponents and officials to create a positive game environment

• Display a strong work ethic

SELECTION PROCESS:

The Head Coach from each team participating in the tournament will be asked to nominate, in advance of the tournament start date, ONE player from his/her team that meets the criteria listed above and provide a written submission identifying the qualities of the selected player.

For the duration of the tournament, tournament officials will watch identified candidates during their assigned games to assess how well the player exemplifies the desired characteristics.

At the end of the three games, ONE player will be selected by the tournament officials as the recipient of the Frank Sabatino Tournament Chair Sportsmanship Award.

The award will be presented at the Championship game, if possible.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY PLAYERS NOMINATED BY THEIR COACHES ARE ELIGIBLE.  ONE THIRD OF THE ASSESSMENT IS BASED ON THE WRITTEN SUBMISSION OF THE COACHING STAFF.

PLEASE SEE THE FSMT WEBSITE BELOW FOR THE COACH SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2009 AND 2008 WINNERS 

2012 Sportsmanship Winners

2011 Sportsmanship Winners

2010 Sportsmanship Winners

2009 Sportsmanship Winners

2008 Sportsmanship Winners

SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2012

Coaches - Please provide your submission as per the information below indicating the team , division and a written submission as to why your player should be considered for the award.