SPORTSMANSHIP FOR STUDENT ATHLETES
IAthletes must agree to and abide by the Sportsmanship Code of Conduct for Student Athletes:
A student athlete shall always endeavor to be Christ-like in his/her actions, words or body language and shall not:
Verbally or physically assault anyone.
Refuse to abide by an official's decision.
Refuse to be respectful toward an opponent, coach, official or spectator.
Employ or use dishonest means or tactics.
Engage in objectionable demonstration of forceful actions such as throwing ball(s) or equipment, or
kicking wall(s), equipment, benches, etc…
Use profane, obscene or vulgar language, taunt or bait anyone.
Use tobacco or any form of tobacco products or illegal drugs.
Attempt to focus attention upon him/her with any delayed or prolonged act.
Publicly discuss his/her negative opinion of an official, official's decision.
Violation of the Sportsmanship Code of Conduct for Student Athletes, which shall be determined by
the assigned official for the game/competition, shall result in immediate ejection from the game. If the
official's decision is not obeyed, the official has the authority to declare the game/competition forfeited by
the offending team. If warranted, further action may be taken by CYO.
Any student athlete ejected from an Athletic Event will automatically be suspended for a minimum of the
next two conference games, play-off games or competitions. A substitute who enters the playing field or
court during a fight shall be ejected and suspended for a minimum of the next two-conference, play-off
games or competitions. If a student athlete is ejected during the last game of the season, the suspension
will carry over to the next sport/competition he/she enters. The coach must notify its school administrator
of any ejection within twenty-four hours. A suspended student athlete who competes in a
game/competition will cause the game/competition to be declared a forfeit and the student athlete and
coach will be subject to disciplinary action by the CYO on an individual basis. Behavior at off-campus school events
may have consequences a the school level such as suspension or expulsion.
