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 CYO Code of Conduct
The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), through the
vehicle of sports, provides youth with an opportunity to practice Christian attitudes
and responsibilities and to become friends with other children throughout the
diocese. CYO activities should be examples of the meaning of Christian
sportsmanship. The guiding principle behind the enforcement of this code is
that the behavior of everyone involved in CYO should not detract from the
children's enjoyment of the sport.
1. COACHES
Acceptable standards of coaching behavior include:
- Set a good example for
participants and fans to follow, exemplifying the highest moral and
ethical behavior.
- Respect the judgment
of officials, abide by rules of the event.
- Treat opposing
coaches, participants and fans with respect.
- Instruct participants
in sportsmanship and demand they display good sportsmanship.
- Coach in a positive
manner, reflecting Christian values.
- In basketball and
volleyball, remain seated on the bench at all times except in the
instances in the National Federation Basketball Rulebook.
Penalties:
- Any coach ejected from
a game (match) because of unsportsmanlike conduct will be suspended for
the next two games (matches) and may be subject to additional penalties.
- Any coach who
physically abuses another person may be suspended for the remainder of
the season and may be disqualified from CYO participation
- Any coach who
physically abuses an official will be suspended for the remainder of the
season and may be disqualified from CYO participation.
2. PLAYERS
Acceptable standards of participant behavior include:
- Treat opponents with
respect; shake hands prior to and after contests.
- Respect the judgment
of officials and abide by the rules of the contest.
- Accept seriously the
responsibility of representing the school or parish by displaying
positive behavior at all times.
- Play in a positive
manner, reflecting Christian values. Do not bait or taunt opponents.
Penalties:
- Any player ejected
from a game (match) because of unsportsmanlike conduct will be suspended
from the next game (match) and may be subject to additional penalties.
- Any player who physically
abuses another player, participant or official may be suspended from
play for the remainder of the season and may be disqualified from CYO
competition.
3. SPECTATORS
Acceptable standards of spectator behavior include:
- Remember that the
players are children and are playing for their enjoyment, not yours.
- Remain seated in the
spectator area during the games.
- Respect decisions made
by contest officials.
- Be a role model by
positively supporting teams and by not shouting instructions or criticism
to the players, coaches or officials. Do not coach from the stands.
- Make no derogatory
comments or gestures to players, coaches, parents of the opposing team,
officials or league administrators.
Penalties:
- Participating teams
and their coaches are responsible for the conduct of their spectators.
- Any spectator who
displays poor sportsmanship may be removed from the facility by an
official, their team coach, a league official or the host gym
person-in-charge.
- Any spectator who
interferes with the conduct of a CYO activity may, at the discretion of
the spectator's parish, league, or the Oakland Diocese, be barred from
attendance at subsequent CYO activities.
4. ENFORCEMENT
The parishes and leagues, under the supervision of the Diocesan CYO
Office, shall enforce this code. Complaints regarding violations of this code
shall be first brought to the attention of the athletic directors of the
parishes/schools involved. Coaches, participants or spectators may be placed
on probation or suspended from CYO activities for their actions.
Copyright 2003-2009
St. Monica's Moraga
CYO All Rights Reserved
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