Rev. 7/2023
All Persons associated with CYO - players, coaches, coordinators, spectators and officials - must conduct themselves in a positive manner that exemplifies Christian values which we are fostering in our young people. These values include mutual respect and consideration of others.
The Official will read the CYO No Tolerance Policy prior to every game. In the event that an official does not read the Policy, Coaches are required to request that it be read. If the Official refuses, please report to the CYO office within 24 hours.
Bullying in any form (emails, social media, speech, gossip, etc.) is prohibited in CYO and will result in disciplinary action, including expulsion from the program.
In order for the programs to be successful we need the athletes and families to help our volunteers. Our coaches are all volunteers and they give of their own time and talents to help the programs in the various Parishes. If you have an issue with the coach of the team, please take the issue to the coach. We generally, would encourage the 24-hour rule—that is, if the issue still seems to be a crucial issue after a period of time has passed, and still needs to be addressed, then please contact the coach. Sometimes, after a period of time has passed between the athletic event, an issue does not seem to be one which needs to be addressed. Also, our volunteers may need to get to other events for other family members or may have work responsibilities to which they need to attend. Please respect their time as we never have enough volunteers. It may not be a practical time to address an issue immediately after a practice or contest. Emotions may be a bit raised in the “heat of the moment”, so by allowing a period of time to pass then the issue can be addressed in a more thoughtful, as opposed to emotional, manner.
If it is not possible to address a particular issue with a coach, please take it to the Parish CYO Director or President. If that also proves to be impossible, please address it with the Pastor of your Parish. After you have exhausted this chain of command, you can also ask the LI Organization to look into an issue. The Parish, however, is usually a better place to start.
If you feel that your participant was a victim of bullying, it is important to provide the specifics as to what was done, how or by what method the improper message was delivered and by whom it was delivered. If the issues and alleged perpetrators are not identified it is next to impossible for the proper investigation to be done.
If your participant in CYO was a victim of a crime or a suspected crime, please involve the proper authorities immediately.
Those who fail to adhere to the policies of the Parish or CYO LI are subjected to discipline up to and including expulsion from participation in CYO.
CYO NO TOLERANCE POLICY
All attendees of CYO activities must show good sportsmanship.
You represent your parishes and community both home and away.
Consider this your warning. Anyone not cooperating will be asked to leave the gym.
THE CYO DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE WILL ENFORCE
THE NO TOLERANCE POLICY
CYO Coaches, Coordinators & Moderators:
The above referenced list is not all inclusive of what CYO deems to be unacceptable behavior and CYO reserves the right to take disciplinary action in such circumstances.