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Mission
The mission of the SFDS Program is to provide participants from Grades K-9th Grade (based on grade in September) a variety of sports activities with the primary goal of skills development in the respective sport/activity with, team work, sportsmanship, competition and fun for participants and families and the opportunity to represent our Parish as additional goals.

Rules & Regulations
SFDS complies with all CYO RULES & REGULATIONS particularly regarding eligibility. You are eligible to participate in the SFDS CYO Program if you comply with the following:
-live within the Parish (east side of Beach 116th St. to 149th St., regardless of religion)
-attend SFDS School or Religious Education Program
-worship at SFDS as evidenced by a active "Weekly Collection Envelope" (a Parishioner)



Eligibility
Where space is limited in a Program or Programs, priority is given to those families that are Registered with the SFDS Parish as active "REGISTERED PARISH FAMILIES." These families are active in the religious life of the Parish, attend Mass and receive Sacraments and contribute to the financial health of the Parish ((Moderator's Policy Letter of September 2008). We do NOT accept members from other Parishes ("waivered in"). We only grant "waivers out" to other CYO programs if a SFDS participant is not selected due to space limitations.

Parents Responsibilities
CYO participation requires a commitment on the part of both players and parents. Parents are required to make an equal commitment to support all activities that their child/children PARTICIPATE IN ON A "FAIR SHARE" BASIS." CYO understands the demands that families have, but we need your support. CONSIDER YOUR PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY BEFORE, REGISTERING - parents not willing to support CYO should not register.

"Virtus Per Ludes" - Building Character through Sports

virtue integrity fairness character
guts heart bravery temperance
strength decency respect goodness
sobriety honesty grace honorableness
valor prowess merit boldness
worth discipline self
esteem
uprightness

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM NOTES
The structure of CYO has a Parish Athletic Representative (PAR) as the overall manager of CYO who reports to the Moderator (one of our parish priests). Additionally, the Treasurer assists the PAR in various matters and provides the required financial controls and reports. Each respective Program has a Director in charge. Any problems encountered, information needed, questions, suggestions, etc. should be addressed first to the particular Coach, then the Director or the CYO PAR. THE RECTORY, MODERATOR, PASTOR OR CYO OUTSIDE OF THE PARISH SHOULD NOT BE CONTACTED WHEN A COACH, DIRECTOR OR PAR CAN ASSIST YOU.

Required Uniforms
Several Programs (CYO Swimming, Cheerleading, Soccer and CYO Basketball) require you to purchase uniform items. If so, these are your property.

Insurance
CYO provides insurance for participants on a "Secondary or Supplemental" basis. You are required to file any insurance claims with your insurance carrier(s) first and then via CYO's insurance carrier through the PAR and Moderator.

Staying Current
Keeping up on what is going on in CYO requires you to get information. Some sports are structured so that you get a call when assigned to a team. Other sports do not contact you. The weekly Church Bulletin is our only other source of information/announcements so keep up on what is in the Bulletin. Every attempt is made to provide accurate and timely information in the Church Bulletin.

Competition, "Playing Time" and Sportsmanship
We live in a competitive society and our teams compete in various CYO sports. Our mission, as stated previously, mentions several goals. We want our players to work hard, do their individual best , to work as a team and enjoy their CYO experiences. Every participant should have the same opportunity to improve his or hers skills, but in team sports "playing time" is commensurate with a player's skill level and experience. We should be competitive in CYO sports but "winning is everything" is not our policy. The goals of participation, team work and sportsmanship do not have to be at odds with winning or competition. Coaches, Parents and Players should all work together to achieve the "balance" needed to compete, do our best, improve skills, exhibit sportsmanship and let players enjoy their sports experiences. It's not easy, and some parishes may not have the same policy, but it's the "right thing" to do for our children.

 


Jim McKeon SFDS PAR
Pastor & Moderator Msgr John Brown

 

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