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CYO Athletics endeavors to help young people be more Christ-like in the way they live. Our programs focus on the total development of participants in order to influence the formation of Christian values. For this reason, CYO sports are an important part of the Catholic Church’s comprehensive ministry to, with, by, and for youth.

CYO Athletics foster the development of physical skills, emotional growth, affirmation of gifts and spiritual strength. The young person, not the athletic activity, is our primary focus. Therefore we believe that:

• All CYO Athletic programs should be well organized and maintain standards of high quality.
• All who have the opportunity to be on a team should also have the right to participate in the game.
• Participants should have the opportunity to be involved in athletics at an appropriate age/grade level.

CYO Athletics believes that the Coach’s role is critical. The coach’s primary role is that of youth ministry leader, therefore striving to act at all times as a model of Christ-like values & behaviors.

CYO Athletics believes that success is not measured by the final score. Success is measured by the effort of individuals striving to achieve team goals while respecting themselves, their teammates, and their opponents and at the same time having fun.

CYO Athletics should be viewed as part of the faith building efforts of the participating members. The interrelationship of CYO Athletics with family life, parish life, and school life is essential.

CYO Athletics is committed to the acceptance of and love for people of all nationalities and races. Through our CYO Athletic programs, we work to build a community and a bond of unity that leads to caring for one another in the ways Jesus taught.