Sept. 29 - Oct. 3, 2025


Samuel W. Shaw Spectator Expectations

Student spectators wishing to watch their peers participate in athletics at SWS, they are allowed to stay for the first game without supervision. Any games that follow, students must be accompanied by their parent or they will be asked to leave.

If students are attending another school to watch a peer play in a sporting/athletic event, they must be accompanied by a parent for all games.

We welcome parents to attend and cheer on all of the students that play for all of the teams. We would like to remind spectators of our protocols for attending games at Samuel W. Shaw School to ensure a positive playing experience for all athletes, coaches and referees.  

Parent/Spectator Expectations at Samuel W. Shaw School Sporting/Athletic Events 

As parents and spectators, it’s important to remember that your role is to be a model, not a critic. Your behavior sets the tone for the experience of the athletes, officials, and everyone involved. Here are a few guidelines to ensure a positive environment at our school sporting events: 

  • Relieve pressure, don’t increase it. Our young athletes already face enough pressure from competition. Let them enjoy their experience without added stress. 
  • Let the athletes have their moment. The athletic experience belongs to them. Cheer for their effort but allow them to grow through their own performance. 
  • Respect the judgment of officials and coaches. Their decisions may not always align with your perspective, but it’s important to demonstrate respect for their role and maintain control. 
  • Show sportsmanship in all outcomes. Win with humility and lose with dignity. Your attitude in both moments is just as important as the final score.  

Please be aware that Samuel W. Shaw School reserves the right to remove any spectator who does not uphold these expectations at our events. An administrator will be on-site for all games to assist with supervision during the games. Let’s create an environment where our student-athletes can thrive! 

Thank you so much for supporting our athletes, coaches and referees throughout the athletic season.  

Intramurals

Students are encouraged to participate in the lunch hour intramural program. Activities are designed for fun and enjoyment. Teacher participation is a bonus!