Lisa Boyer Sportsmanship Award Ballot
    Sportsmanship Award Vote
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    Ballots must be submitted to the SSL President BEFORE the end of the 8 & Under Time Trial.
    Purpose

    In 1982, the Suburban Swim League (“SSL”) initiated a Good Sportsmanship Award. In 2023, the SSL voted to rename this award in honor of Lisa Boyer who was involved with the SSL for many years and looked to instill a sense of sportsmanship in every aspect of the SSL that she touched. The award was established in recognition of the second of three objectives established for the SSL:

    “To help foster an interest in competitive sports through friendly competition.”

    This objective states a very important element to the SSL and we continue today to foster friendly competition and to preserve Lisa’s memory. This award is a reminder of the importance and appreciation to those swimmers, coaches, and parents that best present the intent of this objective.

    The award is presented to one team per division in the SSL. The recipient team is selected by two votes per team within their respective divisions — one from the coaching staff and one from the team representative.

    The Board of Directors of the SSL hopes that you will take the time during the season to always teach and exhibit good sportsmanship. We also urge you to take the time to cast your vote for the team that best demonstrates competitive swimming through friendly competition.

    Rules for Sportsmanship Trophy Balloting
    The Lisa Boyer Sportsmanship Award shall be awarded within each Division.
    The Head Coach and the SSL Team Representative are each entitled to one vote in connection with determining the winner of the award.
    Voters may only vote for a team in their own Division and may not vote for their own team.
    Voters will be asked to assess the overall sportsmanship of the coaches and the team members.
    All votes must be submitted in writing to the Sportsmanship Subcommittee and/or SSL President by the end of the 8 & Under Time Trials.
    In case of a tie, the award shall be awarded jointly. Possession will be shared equally by each team.
    The Lisa Boyer Sportsmanship Awards will be perpetual trophies and will be passed each year from winner to winner.
    The trophies will be awarded to the winning teams at the League Championship Meet.