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CHARTER
AND BYLAWS FOR CYO – DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND
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Charter defines the organizational framework by which CYO athletic
programs are to be conducted. The CYO program is dependent on a
relationship of mutuality between athletic administration, sport program
staff, and the members. The foundation of this Charter and central to
this relationship is the following:
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The Charter defines the relationship between CYO Athletic
Administration, CYO sports program staff, and CYO members.
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The Charter requires the annual choice by members to be part of the
CYO. This choice indicates full and active support and adherence to
the spirit and letter of the Charter & Bylaws.
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The Charter requires that CYO members field teams only in leagues
sponsored by CYO. Members’ participation in other leagues in a sport
offered by CYO is prohibited.
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The Charter clarifies the primary roles and relationships into these
three areas: 1. CYO Athletic Administration - Governance & Oversight
2. CYO Sport Program Operation - Commissioners and program personnel
who run various sport programs among members. 3. CYO Member
Administration - Organization of CYO sports programs at the member
level.
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CYO Members and Athletic Administration agree to work together to
promote good sportsmanship. Together we will nurture and stress
positive Christian social interactions and relationships as well as
the development of physical skills and cognitive growth. CYO Members
and Athletic Administration will hold paramount the spiritual
development of each participant (athlete, coach, parents and fans,
etc.) as we focus on high standards of behavior at all levels of CYO
sport programs.
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CYO Member programs are an extension of the parish, school or
Catholic Charities community organization. As such, these athletic
programs are most effective when part of the members’ comprehensive
ministry to youth.
Please click on the PDF links below to download a copy of the CYO Charter and CYO Bylaws.
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