Player Ejected Over Celebration

SECTION 5 NONCONTACT UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT BY PLAYERS

ART. 1 . . . No player shall act in an unsportsmanlike manner once the game officials assume authority for the contest. Examples are, but not limited to:

a. Baiting or taunting acts or words or insignia worn which engenders ill will.

NOTE: The NFHS disapproves of any form of taunting which is ­intended or designed to embarrass, ridicule or demean others under any circumstances ­including on the basis of race, religion, gender or national origin.

b. Using profanity, insulting or vulgar language or gestures.

c. Any delayed, excessive or prolonged act by which a player attempts to focus attention upon himself.

d. Using disconcerting acts or words prior to the snap in an attempt to ­interfere with A’s signals or movements.

e. Kicking at the ball, other than during a legal kick.

f. Leaving the field between downs to gain an advantage unless replaced or unless with permission of a game official.

g. Refusing to comply with a game official’s request.

h. Using tobacco or smokeless tobacco.