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9) Athletics: 7.0 Protocols & Procedures

7.1 Complaints

  • 7.1-1 A head coach may file a complaint with the CYM Office regarding an official, coach, player or other spectator.
    • 7.1-1.1 Coaches must first discuss the concern with the AAP/AD of their parish/school. The AAP/AD should consider whether to bring the pastor/principal into the conversation. (2223.9.14)
  • 7.1-2 A player, parent, or spectator must first bring concerns or complaints to the head coach’s attention for the head coach to address accordingly to CYM procedures. (2223.9.14.1)
    • 7.1-2.1 If the concern is about the head coach, it must be brought to the AAP/AD. (2223.9.14.1)
  • 7.1-3 Complaints addressed to CYM may begin with a phone call, but also must be submitted in writing or by email, including the name of the complainant. All names will be kept confidential except by permission of the complaining person. (2223.9.14.2)
    • 7.1-3.1 Anonymous complaints will not be addressed. (2223.9.14.2)

7.2 Postponements/Forfeits

  • 7.2-1 All games must be played according to the game schedule. (2223.9.15)
  • 7.2-2 Coaches may not cancel or change any athletic contest for any reason unless authorized to do so by CYM. (2223.9.15.1)
  • 7.2-3 Any team found refusing to travel to a scheduled location for league competition will suffer a forfeit, pay a fine equal to that of the game officials and be immediately rules ineligible for playoffs or postseason tournaments. (2223.9.15.2)
    • Facility fees will be assessed if the competition is scheduled at a cost-associated location.
  • 7.2-4 The CYM Sports Coordinator will make a decision on the postponement of all CYM athletic contests due to inclement weather, driving conditions or field conditions. (2223.9.15.3)
  • 7.2-5 A decision made by the CYM office to postpone a contest is not reversible by any other authority. (2223.9.15.3)
    • 7.2-5.1 A coach may NOT postpone a scheduled contest unless authorized by CYM. (2223.9.15.3)
  • 7.2-6 CYM regular season and playoff athletic contests will NOT be rescheduled due to tournaments or outside events. Forfeits will result if teams cannot participate due to lack of players. (2223.9.15.4)
    • All non-CYM sponsored leagues and events, travel programs, club sport events and any tournaments fall under this provision.