This is a rather extreme measure and really shows a lack of leadership with schools handing out penalties for the instigators. If things are so bad that two teams can't shake hands after a game you have some rather large problems that are being ignored.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. Kentucky's athletic sanctioning body
has ordered high schools not to conduct postgame handshakes in all sports
following more than two dozen physical confrontations the past three years.
Tuesday's directive from Kentucky High School Athletic Association
Commissioner Julian Tackett posted on its web site didn't mention specific
fights or conflicts but said several fall sports have had postgame incidents.
The organization says it's "disappointing" to take such action but that it
became necessary because of occurrences statewide and nationally.
KHSAA has also instructed game officials to immediately leave facilities
after contests or risk being penalized.
Teams can choose to ignore the order. Schools that can conduct handshakes
must supervise the activity and report any incidents to KHSAA.
Member schools or coaches that engage in unsportsmanlike behavior will be
fined and penalized.
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Bad sports: Kentucky school teams told not to shake hands after games - CBS News
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