Representatives from the 'Sports Done Right' council of the University of Maine will meet with school and athletic department administrators this week to discuss the core principals of Sports Done Right.

The meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, represents a step toward adopting the philosophy outlined in a report published by the Maine Center for Sports and Coaching at UMaine.

The 2005 report, formally titled "Sports Done Right: A Call to Action on Behalf of Maine's Student-Athletes" centers around seven core principles and supporting practices that promote sportsmanship, fairness, and a positive sports experience for Maine youth. It was crafted as a companion piece to the Maine Learning Results.

Sue Weatherbie, director of Cape Elizabeth Community Services, told members of the School Board that this is an initial meeting between members of the council and school administrators. "This is not the public forum," Weatherbie said at the board's January meeting. "I think, should we move ahead, that that will be announced and will come later on, but we would welcome anyone in the public really wanting to come."

Any member of the public wishing to attend is asked to contact Weatherbie, 799-2868, so that appropriate materials will be available.

The School Department has also extended invitations to representatives of Cape Little League, Casco Bay Soccer, Casco Bay Hockey and Cape Elizabeth Football.

The core principals of Sports Done Right include philosophy; values and sportsmanship; sports and learning; parents and community; quality of coaching; opportunity to play; health and fitness; and, leadership, policy and organization. The report also includes sections on middle level sports and out-of-school sports.

More information about Sports Done Right, including copies of the report, are available on the MCSC Web site, http://www.sportsdonerightmaine.org