CHARTER AND BYLAWS FOR CYO – DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND

This 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:

• The Charter defines the relationship between CYO Athletic Administration, CYO sports program staff, and CYO members.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 link below to download a copy of the CYO Charter and CYO Bylaws.
 

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