The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) through the vehicle of sports provides youth in a parish with an opportunity to practice Catholic values and to become friends with other children throughout the diocese. In order to participate in the league, Presentation Parish School must abide by the rules and guidelines of the league. CYO activities should be examples of the meaning of Catholic sportsmanship. The guiding principle behind the enforcement of the CYO by-laws is that the behavior of every person in the CYO program must enhance the children’s enjoyment of sports.
Students in grades K – 8 are given the opportunity to participate in the athletic program. CYO fees are charged per player, per sport. This fee covers the cost of tournament fees, facilities, equipment, uniforms, and referees.
Students enrolled in Kindergarten – 8th grade who are planning to participate in school sports are recommended to have a sports physical form completed annually by their physician. This form can be submitted and kept on file in the school office prior to the student participating in any sport game or practice. Each family is required to attend a seasonal sport meeting before the child can participate. Participation in after-school sports is contingent upon the following:
California law requires each athlete (and his or her parent for those 17 and younger) participating in an athletic program that takes place outside of the regular school day sign an acknowledgment of receipt that the athlete and his or her parent have received an Opioid Factsheet, a Concussion Information Sheet and a Sudden Cardiac Arrest factsheet before the athlete may participate in practices or competition. The factsheets will be distributed by the school annually.
Students and parents are required to read and sign the acknowledgement form contained in the Appendix herein.
The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) through the vehicle of sports provides youth in a parish with an opportunity to practice Catholic values and to become friends with other children throughout the diocese. In order to participate in the league, Presentation Parish School must abide by the rules and guidelines of the league. CYO activities should be examples of the meaning of Christian sportsmanship. The guiding principle behind the enforcement of the CYO by-laws is that the behavior of every person in the CYO program must enhance the children’s enjoyment of sports.
With this mission in mind, the following goals have been determined:
These goals are founded upon the principle of the infinite worth of each person because he/she is created in the image and likeness of God.
Athletes are expected to conduct themselves appropriately at all games and practices. Athletes are expected to represent Presentation Parish School in a manner that exemplifies good sportsmanship, pride, and respect. Athletes displaying inappropriate behavior will be removed from the game and face disciplinary consequences.
Playing time is the prerogative of the coach who will follow CYO guidelines on this issue. Players cannot expect to play in games if they have not been attending practices and giving 100% effort throughout these practices.
Parents and athletes must report all injuries to the coach as soon as possible. Before the sports season begins, parents should discuss with the coach any special limitations their child may have. Any sports limitations should be listed on the student’s Medical Release Form on file with the school.
Uniforms are purchased by the participant with CYO registration and must be kept in good condition for the season. Uniforms may only be worn during games and not during practice.
All drivers who are transporting students to sports events must follow all school volunteer driver regulations. All students who require a ride to any school-sponsored sport activity must have written authorization from their parents/guardians allowing them to ride with drivers the parents/guardians have authorized. No student may ride in a car to or from a school-sponsored game with an adult who has not been pre-authorized by his/her parents/guardians. High school students participating in a school sponsored event (e.g. sporting activities, service project, etc.) and are driving other participating students to and from the event must be 18 years of age and abide by driving and insurance requirements stated above, including liability coverage on the automobile driven in the amounts no less than $100,000.00 individual/ $300,000.00 cumulative each loss or occurrence, bodily injury; $50,000.00 property damage; $5,000.00 per person medical; and $100,000.00 uninsured motorist insurance.
All parents/guardians of athletes are required to sign up for work hours in the snack bar, at game entrance, or score keeping for league games/tournaments held at Presentation Parish School.