The NCAA and all its member conferences are very concerned about athletes' behavior before, during, and after competition. The NCAA Principle of Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct states that student-athletes "...should adhere to such fundamental values as respect, fairness, civility, honesty and responsibility. These values should be manifest in not only the athletics participation but also in the broad spectrum of activities affecting the athletics program."

The athletic department and the ECC does not condone poor sportsmanship or unsportsmanlike behavior by any student-athlete. Unsportsmanlike conduct includes, but is not limited to: physical and verbal acts that would incite spectators or student-athletes; threatening gestures or words; obscenities; race, religious, nationality, or sex-based statements whether spoken, signed, gestured, written, or printed; public criticism of officials, or confrontations between officials and student-athletes.

As a member of an Adelphi University athletic team, you are expected to play the contest within the letter and spirit of the rules of the game, and follow university and conference guidelines regarding behavior. Violation of these rules could result in suspension from one or more contests. Repeat violations may mean suspension from the team.