Mission Statement

 

Saint Helena Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) is committed to fostering Christian values through sports, developing both athletic ability and moral character in our youth. Our program emphasizes respect, sportsmanship, and personal growth in a faith-centered environment.

 

Participant Expectations

Athletes' Pledge

 

As a Saint Helena CYO athlete, I commit to:

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1. Honor God through my conduct both on and off the field

2. Show respect to all coaches, officials, teammates, and opponents

3. Accept coaching decisions with grace and positive attitude

4. Use appropriate language and behavior at all times

5. Care for team equipment and facility property

6. Support my teammates and maintain team unity

7. Represent my parish community with dignity

8. Follow all team and program rules

9. Practice good sportsmanship in victory and defeat

 

Spectator Guidelines

All spectators at Saint Helena CYO events must:

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1. Model Christian behavior for our youth

2. Respect officials' decisions without comment

3. Encourage all players positively

4. Maintain a supportive atmosphere

5. Direct any concerns to appropriate program leadership

6. Refrain from coaching from the sidelines

7. Support the goals of youth development over winning

 

Prohibited Behaviors

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The following actions are strictly forbidden:

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• Verbal abuse of any kind

• Physical aggression or threats

• Challenging officials' decisions

• Property damage or vandalism

• Unsportsmanlike conduct

• Use of inappropriate language

• Disruptive behavior during games or practices

• Disrespectful behavior toward coaches and authority figures

 

Disciplinary Framework

 

Level 1: Minor Infractions

Examples: occasional disruptive behavior, minor disrespect

 

• First occurrence: Verbal warning

• Second occurrence: Parent notification

• Third occurrence: One-practice suspension

 

Level 2: Significant Infractions

 

Examples: repeated minor infractions, unsportsmanlike conduct, verbal aggression

 

• Immediate one-week suspension from all team activities

• Mandatory parent conference

• Written behavioral contract

• Athletic Board notification

• Potential Loss of Recognition/End of Year Awards and All Star Game eligibility

 

Level 3: Serious Violations

 

Examples: physical aggression, severe misconduct, repeated Level 2 infractions

 

• Immediate program suspension

• Athletic Board review

• Possible season-long suspension

 

Zero Tolerance Violations

 

Examples: weapons, controlled substances, criminal behavior

 

• Immediate expulsion from program

• Permanent ineligibility

• Notification of appropriate authorities

 

Implementation

 

1. Coaches will review this code with teams and parents seasonally

2. Parents must acknowledge receipt and acceptance when registering their child for a CYO activity

3. CYO Board oversees enforcement

4. Code applies to all program-related activities

 

Special Notes

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• Multiple minor infractions may result in escalated consequences

• CYO Board reserves right to modify consequences based on circumstances

• Focus remains on growth and development, not punishment

• Reinstatement may require additional conditions

• Parent/guardian cooperation expected in all disciplinary matters

 

 

This Code of Conduct reflects our commitment to developing young athletes in body, mind, and
spirit within our Catholic faith tradition.