Blueprint for the Successful CYC Parent

Children learn by observing. Parent must exhibit leadership, sportsmanship and character if they expect their child to develop these highly desirable traits

Support
• Be supportive of team managers and coaches. Respect decisions.
• Be an active supporter as a fan and as a parent. Solicit feedback of your child regarding their progress and how their team is developing.
• Be cognizant that all players will not possess the same skills.
• Display stewardship and assistance with your parish associations and the CYC athletic program
• Do not burden your child to perform outside of his/her capabilities. A child doing his/her best IS good enough.
• Respect the facilities where events are held and assist to make them better.
• Attend practices and contests when time permits. Every effort should be taken to see that your child is present in advance of the start of each game and practice.
• Celebrate individual as well as team improvements.

Responsibilities of the Parent
• Make yourself aware of the coach's expectations, team guidelines and policies of the CYC Athletic program. Attend any team meetings your child's coach may schedule.
• Obtain and reference the CYC Constitution.
• Take the time to know your child's coach and assistants.
• Notify the coach as early as possible if your child cannot attend a team event.
• Know and respect the team's practice and league schedule. Ensure your child is present and picked up accordingly.
• Read and respond to informational notices supplied by the team manager.
• Read and consent to all items required by the parental consent contract.
• Provide safe personal equipment.
• Know the rules of the game. Obtain and read the basic and supplemental rules of the sport. Attend any pre-season rule or coordination meetings offered for parents and players.

Behavior
• Before you attend a game or practice know that regardless of what happens, you must have a calming influence and demonstrate adult behavior.
• Accept winning and losing in accordance with Christian ideals and principles. Emphasize leadership, sportsmanship, effort and character. Do not over emphasize winning or results.
• Respect all players, coaches and officials at all times.
• Always encourage your team and players. Never jeer or ridicule your opponents or game officials.
• Make your child's experience a positive one through your adult behavior and support.
• Make the trips to and from games/practices a pleasant and positive experience.
• At the game, keep all comments to players, coaches, fans and officials positive. Any constructive criticism should be directed to your parish athletic association or district.
• Parents are responsible for the behavior of their family, friends and guests.
• Ensure that your child is having fun!!