BY-LAWS OF THE
ST. CECILIA SPORTS
PROGRAM
ARTICLE I
PLAYERS SECTION 1
(WAIVER CARDS)
The parents or legal guardian of each child participating in any athletic activity sponsored by the Sports Program
must sign waiver cards on registration forms.
SECTION 2
(UNIFORMS)
All
teams sponsored by the Sports Program will be uniformed in a uniform provided by the Sports Program, by purchase by the parent
/ guardian of the player or by loan from the school, depending on that sport.
SECTION 3
(PLAYER CONDUCT)
Any player who by his or her words, deeds or actions in any manner, detrimentally affects the St. Cecilia Parish
or the Sports Program or fails to uphold the Constitution or By-Laws of the Sports Program shall be reprimanded in a manner
determined by the Sports Program.
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Any player who is disciplined, or suspended, by the school they are
attending, may also be suspended from participating in any sport offered by the Sports Program at the time of their suspension. Any player who fails to maintain a passing grade in a subject, which after consultation with teachers, principal,
and parents is determined to be a result of the player’s study and work ethics, may be suspended from participating
in any sport offered by the Sports Program until improvement in that subject is achieved. Players and their
parents shall be responsible to know, understand and follow the Constitution and By-Laws of the Sports Program, and the rules
and regulations of the league in which they are participating.
ARTICLE II
COACHES SECTION 1
(CONDUCT)
All coaches or managers must conduct themselves, by words, deeds, and actions in a manner that does not detrimentally
affect the St. Cecilia Parish or the Constitution and By-Laws of the Sports Program. All coaches or managers
are under the direct jurisdiction of their Commissioner. Coaches shall have the responsibility
of informing all players of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Sports Program, and the rules and regulations of the league
in which they are participating.
SECTION 2
(COACHING CRITERIA)
The
coaches and assistant coaches being appointed by the Commissioner of the sport must exhibit the qualities to uphold the Constitution
and By-Laws for the Sports Program. The following guidelines will be used in determining a head coach’s
eligibility:
o
All coaches must be VIRTUS trained and
compliant. Information may be obtained at www.virtus.org o
An established head coach returns with
his or her team unless league rules
in the sport he or she coaches, specifies
differently.
o
The assistant coach from the following
season will receive due consideration
in the event the head coach does not return.
o
Priority will be given to parents of the
team members.
o
Knowledge of sport.
o
Previous experience in said sport.
o
Willingness to teach sportsmanship and
team play.
o
Ability to conduct themselves in a sportsmanship
type manner.
o
Past history of working with children
in other capacities.
o
Available time for practices and games.
o
Willingness to improve knowledge of sport
by attending clinics, reading books,
or viewing videotapes.
o
No head coach is allowed more than one
team, without committee approval.
o
Head coaches and assistant coaches are
to be at least 18 years of age.
Younger persons are welcome to help at practices, but should
not be coaching
in a game situation.
o
The coach is responsible to play all players
half the game, no matter the skill
level or experience. Assistant coaches will be selected by the head coach,
pending approval
of the Commissioner of said sport.
SECTION 3
(COACHING PANEL)
In the
event of 2 (two) individuals requests the coaching position for the same team or a deviation from Article 2 (two), Section
2 (two) is requested, a three member panel consisting of the Commissioner of the respective sport, the Vice-President and
1 (one) member appointed by the President will be formed to decide on the choice of coaches. All decisions
are final.
SECTION 4
(GRIEVANCE PROCESS
FOR COACHES)
Any individual who has a complaint or grievance must submit their complaint or grievance in writing to any officer
of the Sports Program, specifying reason and all necessary information, i.e., dates, times and all individuals involved. The officer must submit the grievance & supporting documentation to the President within 7 (seven) days. The President has 3 (three) days to notify the Sports Committee and form a G.A.C, and when necessary, will a special
meeting will be called. The G.A.C. will then have 7 (seven) days to rule on the grievance or appeal, prior
to the vote. In instances where it is deemed necessary, the President may extend the decision period of
the G.A.C.
SECTION 5
(REMOVAL OF COACHES)
If any
coach or assistant coach fails to uphold the Constitution or By-Laws of the Sports Program, the Sports Program may remove
said coach or assistant coach from his or her position or refuse to allow him or her to return as head coach or assistant
coach of any team. Prior to a vote, the coach in question has the opportunity to present information and
/ or dispute his or her possible removal. The removal of a coach or assistant coach requires a majority vote
of a quorum of the Sports Program. The quorum must include the President, the Commissioner of respective
sport, and one other officer. In the case of a majority vote for the removal of a coach or assistant coach,
the President shall be able to cast a vote. The reinstatement of eligibility of a previously removed coach will
be accomplished by the same method as used for his or her removal.
SECTION 6
(RIGHT OF APPEAL)
Any individual, who feels they have been unjustly denied a coaching position, or unjustly removed from coaching,
has the right to appeal the decision within 7 (seven) days of being notified of the decision. The appeal
must be made to the President of the Sports Program in writing, stating the reason for said appeal and signed by the affected
individual. The President has 3 (three) days from receipt of appeal to form a G.A.C. as described
in Article IX, Section 1, of the Constitution of the Sports Program. A final vote will be cast in a closed
session and the decision will be final and binding.