SCL SPORTS PROGRAM GENERAL POLICIES
Registration & Payments- Payments are due for all programs at time of registration. Parents must register their child on the SCL Sports Website. A $65 sport fee will be added to your smart tuition account. The cap per season is $195.00, if you have multiple children participating. This fee helps to cover the cost for games sites, uniforms, equipment and officials' fees. A payment plan may be allowed if previously agreed upon by the parent and SCL. A scholarship is only offered after the family has applied for aid and been approved by SCL Admin. If you are interested in applying for registration fee assistance please contact Coach Rachel Directly at pittockr@stcat.org
Refunds- Program costs are fixed; therefore, SCL Sports incurs costs whether a youth finishes a complete season or not. A surcharge will be assessed in the following way:
Before Registration Period Ends = FULL REFUND
Prior to First Game = $65 credit toward future seasons
After the First Game of the Season = $40 credit toward future seasons
A cancellation request email must be submitted to pittockr@stcat.org in order to be reviewed for credit.
Minimum Play/ Excused Absences- B & C Level Teams are looked at as a developmental program, where A Level is a more competitive program. SCL sports does not require equal sports playing time for any level, but it is recommended all athletes get a chance to play in each game. Excused absences are permitted and will not be punished in any way, example; by not playing in a game.
Transportation Policy- SCL Requires all Sport Program Participants to find their own transportation to and from all events. This includes but is not limited to practices, league play games, playoff games, championships, and any school sponsored clinics/team events. SCL is not responsible for any transportation and will not pay for any team's transportation.
Coaches will not be responsible for students left on the school grounds after practices and/or games. Parents must make arrangements to pick up their child when the practice and/or game concludes. Students not picked up will be checked into daycare.
Uniform Policy- SCL distribute uniforms at the beginning of the season, and collects them at the end of the season. In an effort to teach the athletes responsibility we are asking all athletes to keep their uniforms throughout the season and arrive to each game with their uniform on. If a player does not arrive to a game with their uniform, they will not be allowed to play as we will not have extra uniforms at the games. At the end of the season we will collect the uniforms and the player will be cleared. If a player does not return their uniform a $25 fee for each item not returned will be charged to your smart tuition account. We are asking that parents help us in this effort to help ensure that athletes take care of their uniforms and show up to each game ready to play. To help take care of our uniforms, please wash & air dry all SCL uniforms.
Medical Emergencies- For any injury or accident that requires something other than a cleaning and covering with a bandage, coaches will contact the parents. If the injury is serious the coach is required to call 911 to seek professional medical assistance. Parents or guardians must also be contacted. Any injury or accident involving professional medical assistance and/or EMS needs to be reported to Coach Rachel.
Note- If medical transportation is required, the charges incurred will be billed to the parents and/or the parent's insurance policy. Please notify us if your child has a pre-existing medical condition (i.e. allergies, medications, physical impairments, etc.) on the registration form. This is essential in order to determine the severity of an accident and to assist the medical personnel who respond to the scene.
Weather- The safety of the participants, officials, and spectators is the primary concern in cases of inclement weather. League Administrators, Game Officials or Coaches, will have the responsibility to remove the players from the field if the conditions become extreme.
Game Cancellations and Rescheduling- If a game is canceled due to weather or other unforeseeable circumstances, efforts will be made to reschedule that game. However due to time restraints and/or field usage conflicts, some games may not be made up. It will be the decision of the CYO/FIYA League Administration when and if the games are made up.
Substance Abuse- Drugs and alcoholic beverages are not permitted at any youth practices or games. Any player or coach found guilty of substance abuse will be dismissed from the program. Parents/spectators who consume drugs or alcohol prior to attending youth games will not be allowed on the premises. YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE and security forces will be notified. SCL grounds are TOBACCO-FREE areas. Coaches, players, and parents are asked to refrain from smoking at youth practices or games
ATHLETE REGISTRATION POLICY & PROCEDURES
In order to participate in SCL Sports programs, all athletes must meet sports eligibility requirements and be properly registered. Any coach who allows an athlete who is not registered to participate is subject to immediate suspension.
ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY
Age Requirements: Every person who is 3rd – 8th (depending on the season & what sports are being offered) is eligible to participate in the SCL Sports Programs. All athletes must participate in their grade division, there are no exceptions. Age is a determining factor based on CYO Regulations for older athletes.
ATHLETE REGISTRATION FORMS
Sports Waiver Permission Form: Required for all athletes and valid for the sports season they register for. Each athlete must complete a new Sports Waiver Permission Form at the beginning of each sport season they wish to participate in. It is preferred all registration is completed online through the registration portal. If a parent is unable to register online the program may collect a paper form & enter it into the online registration system.
Student-Athlete Expectations Form: Required for all athletes and valid for the sports season they register for. By joining the team, each athlete is agreeing to abide by the Student Athlete Expectations Form for the entire season. Please review this form with your child when you are registering them online through the registration portal. If a parent is unable to register online the program may collect a paper Form & enter it into the online registration system.
Parent Policies & Expectations Form: Required for all athletes and valid for the sports season they register for. By registering your child online, all parents are agreeing to abide by the Parent Policy & Expectations Form for the entire season. It is preferred all registration is completed online through the registration portal. If a parent is unable to register online the program may collect a paper form & enter it into the online registration system.
ATHLETE PRIVACY & INFORMATION SECURITY: All SCL Sport staff/coaches are responsible for protecting the privacy of all our athletes by ensuring that the information on the Athlete Registration Forms, both in hard copy and digital form, are kept secure.
Therefore: Any original paper copies of all Athlete Registration forms must be stored in locked file cabinets by the SCL Sports Staff.
Access to athlete information, both in hard copy and digital form, is restricted only to SCL Sports Staff/coaches and registered volunteers. Athlete information may not be distributed nor sold to any outside parties under any circumstances.
SCL ATHLETIC PARENT POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS
SCL School’s philosophy of educating the whole child applies
to athletics as well as to the academic life. When students participate in
school sports, they do so as a part of their total educational experience,
building skills of commitment, sportsmanship, leadership and teamwork.
As your children become involved in the athletic programs at
St. Catherine Labourѐ School, they will experience some of the most rewarding
moments of their lives. Many of the character traits required to be a
successful participant in the SCL athletic program are exactly those that will
promote a successful life after SCL.
Parent or Guardian Code of Conduct
1. Provide positive support, care and encouragement to my
student-athlete and his or her team, coaches and school.
2. Provide positive support and encouragement to the
visiting team, their coaches and school.
3. Respect the position and professionalism of the game
official. Respect the decisions made by officials and learn the rules of the
game to better understand their decisions.
4. Refrain from the use of foul language.
5. Refrain from yelling criticism at my student-athlete and
his or her coach or team.
6. Refrain from making derogatory comments to players, other
parents, game officials or school administrators.
7. Refrain from interfering with the coach.
8. Will assist in providing for student safety and welfare.
9. Be a parent your child would be proud of! Be a fan, not a
fanatic!
Please visit the CYO website (http://www.cyola.org/)
to review all rules and regulations for your student-athletes sport. The CYO
website can help answer any questions that you may have regarding league rules.
Parent or Guardian Agreement The Parent or
Guardian agrees to:
1. Abide by the Parent or Guardian Code of Conduct at all
athletic events involving SCL.
2. Encourage good
sportsmanship by personally demonstrating positive support for all players,
coaches and game officials.
3. Treat all players, coaches, fans and officials with
respect, regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.
4. Do my best to get my child(ren) to every practice &
on time. I will communicate with the coach if my child(ren) will miss any
practices or games.
