UNDER REVIEW BY THE OFFICE FOR SAFE ENVIRONMENTS.
4.1 For The Sake Of God’s Children Mandatory Requirements
- 4.1-1 “For the Sake of God’s Children“, or FSGC, is a program focused on the continuous development of a safe environment in our communities; the program has three major components:
- Safe Environments
- Conducting background checks for Church Personnel
- Ethical and Behavioral Standards for Church Personnel
- 4.1-2 All volunteer coaches, volunteer administrators, and local athletic personnel are subject to all requirements of the program, regardless of implementations at the local parish or school level.
- 4.1-3 All volunteer coaches, volunteer administrators, and local athletic personnel should review FSGC regularly.
- 4.1-3.1 It is the responsibility of the volunteer participant to fulfill FSGC obligations.
4.2 Adult to Player Ratio
- 4.2-1 As of 2026, an adult to player ratios must be in place, prior to the start of practicing, and must remain intact for the duration of the season.
- Two (2) Cleared Adults : 1-14 Youth Participants
- Three (3) Cleared Adults : 15-25 Youth Participants
- Four (4) Cleared Adults : 26-35 Youth Participants
- Five (5) Cleared Adults : 36-45 Youth Participants
- etc.
- 4.2-2 The local affiliated athletic association representative and head coach are responsible for all events meeting the accepted Adult:Player ratio.
- 4.2-2.1 In the event that an affiliated program, knowingly or unknowingly, places placeholder names or the ratio is not met and athletic programming continues (ie. practices, games, tournaments, etc), the program will be subject to disciplinary actions by the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington and CYM Sports.