Diocese of Oakland CYO Code of Conduct

Players

Treat opponents with respect; shake hands prior to and after contests
Respect the judgment of officials, and abide by the rules of the contest
Represent the Lafayette community and parish by displaying positive behaviors
Play in a positive manner - Play as a team - Never bait or taunt opposing players

Any player ejected from a game due to unsportsmanlike conduct, will be suspended from the next game, and might be subject to additional consequences
Any player who physically abuses another player, the player participant or official may be suspended from play for the remainder of the season and may be disqualified from CYO competition

Set a good example - exemplify the highest moral and ethical behavior
Respect the judgment of officials - abide by the rules of the event
Treat opposing coaches, participants and fans with respect
Instruct and demand good sportsmanship from your team
Coach in a positive manner, with each child's best interest and development in mind

Any Coach ejected from a game due to conduct will be suspended from the next two games; depending on the nature of the infraction or circumstances, CYO may disqualify the Coach from further participation in CYO Athletics
Any Coach who physically abuses an Official or another person, will be suspended for the remainder of the season, and may be permanently disqualified from participation in CYO Athletics

Please remember that our Players are children - They play for their enjoyment
Respect the decisions made by Officials and Coaches at all times
Remain seated in the Spectator Area; never walk on the court or approach Team Benches
Model the right behaviours for our Players and community: support your team in a positive manner; do not coach from the stands; do not criticize Players, Officials or Coaches during or after games
Do not demonstrate or show disrepect or contempt for any Player, Coach, Official or Spectator at any time

The Team and Coach are responsible for the behaviors of their Parents and other Spectators
Any Spectator who displays bad sportsmanship may be removed from the gym facility by a Game Official, their team Coach, a League Official or management from the host facility
Any Spectator who interferes with a CYO game, practice or activity may be barred from attending or participating in any subsequent CYO game, practice or activity