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WEATHER POLICY - in case of inclement weather

IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER
It is the policy that when weather creates a challenge to attend league or tournament games, the Director of CYO Athletics, in consultation with that sport’s commission members decide as early as possible on the cancellation of such events.

• In cases of severe weather, we will either cancel all games for a day, entire weekend or do it on a gym by gym basis.


• If athletic events are cancelled, the games will not be made up. If games are played during a cancelled day, they will not count in league standings.


• All cancellations will be posted on the CYO Athletics voicemail message at 206.654.4643 as quickly as they are determined. If your gym/field is not listed as closed, it should be open.


• Information will also be posted to our blog for CYO Athletics if that is possible.


• Please be aware that we will not respond to phone calls asking us if games are being played at a specific gym. All gyms are open unless communicated otherwise.


• Due to different weather conditions in various areas, CYO Athletics suggests all adults use common sense during difficult days of travel.
  

FOR COACHES WHOSE TEAM CAN’T MAKE IT TO A GAME DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

• If the gym you are scheduled to play at is not closed and it is determined that you cannot travel safely to your game, you are asked to call the opposing coach to notify them of your need for game cancellation.


• Coaches contact information will be sent out next week so please contact your AD to contact the opposing team's AD until that information can be entered and distributed.


• We are asking that people call at least 2 hours before their game time so that people can plan accordingly. Please have team phone trees in place to enhance communication on both sides of this situation.


• Please communicate this to CYO Athletics by calling Tauno Latvala on his voicemail pager at 206.344.9119 so that officials are notified of the game cancellation.


• The 72-hour notification rule is still in effect for non-weather related cancellations. Please see the CYO Athletics manual on p. 25 for more details.
  
  

FREE WEBINAR: "Getting Parents on Your Side"

This Webinar seemed fitting as we begin our CYO Athletics volleyball seasons, and we wanted all of you to be made aware of this opportunity.


Active Network, Sports is teaming up with the Positive Coaching Alliance to present a FREE webinar on February 10, 2011: Getting Parents on Your Side: Setting effective expectations for parents to gain support for your organization and their child.


Register today!


To create an alliance with parents and gain their support, you need to understand them and identify common goals. Through understanding and a shared vision, you will be able to get parents' full buy-in of your organization, as well as encourage healthy support of their child.


This webinar includes an interactive Q&A and covers how you can get parents on your side, ensuring a positive experience for your players, parents and coaches. Specifically, how to:
· Set expectations for a positive Parent Culture
· Establish a positive coach/parent relationship
· Redefine the term "winner" and fill the emotional tank
· Honor the game and reinforce appropriate parent & fan behavior

Positive Coaching Alliance is a non-profit organization whose mission is to transform youth sports so all athletes have a positive, character-building experience. In this webinar, you'll hear from PCA experts and learn how to set expectations with your coaches to ensure better experiences for you and those involved in your sports organization.


Attendance is limited, so register now!

When: Thursday, February 10, 2011

Time: 1pm - 2pm Pacific Standard

Cost: Free

After registering you will receive a confirmation email from Active Network Sports containing details on how to join the webinar.

*Please note, this organization is independent and is not part of the Corporation of the Archbishop of Seattle. They are not sponsored, directed, administered or managed by the Archbishop of Seattle, pastors or archdiocesan staff.

St. Luke's 6th Grade Girls Christmas Basketball Tournament - CANCELLED

Unfortunately, due to a lack of interest, the girls basketball tournament scheduled for 6th Grade Girls at St. Luke during the Christmas break has been cancelled.

WEATHER POLICY AND COMMUNICATION PLAN FOR CYO ATHLETICS

With the beginning of the regular season for basketball and the potential for inclement weather, I want to remind you of our weather policy as well as our means for communicating about gym closures and an inability to make it to games.

As always, CYO Athletics participants are asked to make prudent decisions in terms of safe travel in adverse weather conditions.

WEATHER POLICY – from the CYO Athletics Manual, p. 26

• It is the policy that when weather creates a challenge to attend league or tournament games, the Director of CYO Athletics, in consultation with that sport’s commission members decide as early as possible on the cancellation of such events.
• If athletic events are cancelled, the games will not be made up. If games are played during a cancelled day, they will not count in league standings.
• Due to different weather conditions in various areas, CYO Athletics suggests all adults use common sense during difficult days of travel!
• All cancellations will be posted on the CYO Athletics voicemail message at 206.654.4643 as quickly as they are determined. If your gym/field is not listed as closed, it should be open.
• Please see the baseball section in regards to rainouts.
  

COMMUNICATION – FOR COACHES WHOSE TEAM CAN’T MAKE IT TO A GAME DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

1. If the gym you are scheduled to play at is not closed and it is determined that you cannot travel safely to your game, you are asked to call the opposing coach to notify them of your need for game cancellation. Coaches contact information will be sent out next week.
2. We are asking that people call 2 hours before their game time so that people can plan accordingly. Please have team phone trees in place to enhance communication on both sides of this situation.
3. Please communicate this to CYO Athletics by calling Tauno Latvala on his voicemail pager at 206.344.9119 so that officials are notified of the game cancellation.
4. The 72-hour notification rule is still in effect for non-weather related cancellations. Please see the manual on p. 24 for more details.
   

COMMUNICATION – CYO ATHLETICS TO THE COMMUNITY

1. In cases of severe weather, we will either cancel all games for a day, entire weekend or do it on a gym by gym basis.
2. We will communicate cancellation of games or individual gym closures via the outgoing voicemail message at 206.654.4643.
3. If power and access allows, we will also post closure updates to our blog.
4. Please be aware that we will not respond to phone calls asking us if games are being played at a specific gym. All gyms are open unless communicated otherwise.