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Katie Krajny Rich Hollingsworth
The Ohio State University
OCPA/OASPA Conference
Best Fans in the Land: Promoting Positive Fan Behavior
around Athletic EventsJanuary 30, 2009
OCPA/OASPA Conference
Best Fans in the Land January 30, 2009
• History
• Areas of Focus
• Past Projects• Idea-sharing and Discussion
• Response to Big 10 commissioner’s concern• Student organization in Fall 1979• Members included students, faculty, staff, alumni, and administrators• First such organization in country• Funding from Athletics, Student Affairs, Alumni Societies, and Office of the President• Coined the phrase “Best Fans in the Land”
Building on the Past:History of the
Sportsmanship Council
Who’s Involved?
Office of Student Affairs/ Student Life
OSU Athletics
The OSU Alumni Association
Governing Greek CouncilsInterfraternity Council
Multicultural Greek CouncilPanhellenic Association
National Panhellenic Council
Department of Public Safety
Ohio Union Activities Board
Campus Partners
Student-Alumni Council
Recreational Sports
Student-Athletic Advisory Board
Student GovernmentsResidence Hall Advisory Council
Undergraduate Student Government
Inter-Professional Council
Council of Graduate Students
The OSU Marching Band
Office of the President
Block “O”
Ohio Staters, Inc.
Student Athlete Support Service Office
University Relations
• Formulate ideas and projects which promote good sportsmanship campus and city-wide
• Establish the university as an environment which continually fosters camaraderie and good sportsmanship
• Identify and address issues concerning sportsmanship and poor fan behavior
Goals
Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and all supporters of Ohio State athletics will be
known throughout the country as the “Best Fans in the Land.” At all times and in all venues, home or away, Buckeye fans will
demonstrate pride in The Ohio State University and its teams as well as respect for the opponent’s institution, teams, and
supporters.
Vision
• Welcoming Visiting Teams & Fans
• Moderating Poor Sportsmanship and Fan Behavior
• Increasing and Promoting Buckeye Pride
Areas of Focus
Welcoming Visiting Teams & Fans
Game Day Buckeye Ambassadors
Eliminating or Moderating Poor Sportsmanship Behavior
Sportsmanship Video Series
Increasing and Promoting Buckeye Pride
The Best Fan in the Land Competition
Increasing and Promoting Buckeye Pride
Iowa and Illinois Viewing Parties
BCS Viewing Event
Michigan WeekInitiatives
Collaboration with OSU Department of Athletics and
University Relations
Michigan WeekInitiatives
• Research - Fan Behavior and Culture Change • Assessments - Students, Alumni, Supporters, and Visiting Fans
• Ongoing Evaluation
Research on and Assessment of Program Effectiveness
First AnnualBig Ten Sportsmanship Conference
What issues of fan behavior do you observe at your own
institutions?
• Get all key players on campus involved.
• This must be a student-led initiative.
• Maintain strong support from students.
• By addressing fan behavior you will be challenging the current culture.
Final Recommendations
