The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) through the vehicle of sports provides youth in a parish with an opportunity to practice Christian values and to become friends with other children throughout the diocese.

CYO activities should be examples of the meaning of Christian sportsmanship. The guiding principle behind the enforcement of these by-laws is that the behavior of every person in the CYO program must enhance the children’s enjoyment of sports.

• Basketball/Volleyball is a game for happiness
• The laws of Basketball/Volleyball should be regarded as mutual agreements, the spirit of which should be respected and unbroken.
• Visiting teams and spectators are honored guests.
• No advantages expect those of superior skill should be sought.
• Officials and opponents should be treated and regarded as honest.
• Accept official decisions without anger no matter how unfair they may seem.  Winning is desirable, but winning at any cost defeats the purpose of the game.
• Losing can be a triumph when the team has given its best.
• The ideal is the greatest good to the greatest number.
• In Basketball/Volleyball, as in life, treat others as you would have them treat you.