CYO ATHLETICS CODE OF CONDUCT

The guiding principle behind the enforcement of the code of conduct is that the behavior of
everyone involved in CYO shall not detract from the children’s enjoyment of the sport. CYO
Athletics has a duty to each of its participants (coaches, players, officials), and that is to
provide the best possible atmosphere of competition. All players, coaches, officials,
directors and spectators must be treated with respect regardless of race, creed, color,
gender or ability.

SPECTATORS
• Remember that the players are children who are playing for their enjoyment –
“THE GAME IS FOR THE KIDS”
• Do not coach from the stands
• 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
• Make no derogatory comments or gestures to officials or league administrators,
players, coaches, or parents of the opposing team

PENALTIES
• Participating teams and their coaches are responsible for the conduct of their
spectators both home and away
• Any spectator who displays poor sportsmanship shall be removed from the facility by
an official, their team coach, a league official or the host gym director in charge
• Any spectator who interferes with the conduct of a CYO activity may be barred from
attendance at subsequent CYO activities