Rules & Policies

Rules and policies are updated each year in the CYO Athletics Manual which is handed out at each pre-season coaches meeting. View specific sections of the manual, or download the entire document at the bottom of this page.

Vision and Philosophy of CYO Athletics Guidelines for coaches, athletic directors and parents to implement the CYO Athletics philosophy.	View
Pre-Event Prayer and Statement Guidelines for beginning all CYO Athletics games and matches in prayer.	View
Administration Role of CYO Athletics Staff, the Athletics Advisory Commission, and Sports Committees.	View

AD Responsibilities CYO Athletics requires each participating school/parish to have an Athletic Director that is responsible for the following items.	View
Registration and Finances Team Registration, Fees and Facility Reimbursements.	View
Rosters and Player Eligibility All participants must be listed on the Official CYO Athletics Roster Form, submitted to CYO Athletics by the deadline for each sport. Athletic Directors are responsible for submitting rosters and signature sheets and ensuring the eligibility of each player.	View

Coaches Responsibilities CYO Athletics has certain items all coaches are responsible for, but parishes and schools may add to this list.	View
Mandatory Coaches Trainings - Safe Environment, PLACT, Lystedt Law Rules regarding the Safe Environment Program (SEP), the Play Like A Champion Today (PLACT) coaches training, PLACT Online Refresher, and "The Lystedt Law" HB 1824.	View
Facilities Caring for facilities, Maintenance, Seattle Parks and Recreation Training Videos for coaches.	View
Coaches Meetings Archdiocesan pre-season coaches meetings and pre-season parent meetings.	View
Playing Time and Playoff Eligibility In CYO Athletics, we must recognize that in order for our youth to grow, to develop and to have fun, they must play. These policies ensure all children their right to play.	View
Incidents, Conduct, Protests, and Appeals Coaches may need to follow up to an incident by filing an Incident Report. Learn more about this policy, as well as the Code of Conducts, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, Game Protest, Game Forfeiture, and Appeals.	View

Referees and Umpires Officials need to be given respect and care as a member of the community participating in the CYO Athletics experience.

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Proper Equipment and Insurance Rules regarding Uniforms, Game Equipment, and Insurance.	View
Leagues and Awards Divisions, League Standings, Tournaments, and Awards Program.	View
Transportation and Weather Policies In all cases, CYO Athletics expects families to use good judgment when traveling to practices and games.	View

Printable Version Download the PDF to see and print the entire CYO Athletics Manual for 2012-2013.	View
Manual Changes for 2012-2013 This document lists all of the rule changes or rule clarifications in effect for the 2012-2013 CYO Athletics program.	View
Edits to CYO Athletics Manual The following errors were found in the printed CYO Athletics Manual for 2012-2013: There is no Libero position used in CYO Athletics Volleyball. Track Championships will be Saturday, June 1st, 2013.