Code of Conduct

Personal conduct that is respectful, patient, and mature is required within our association. Please remember that players play the games, coaches coach the games, and officials officiate the games. Spectators should not involve themselves in coaching or officiating matters. Please remember that CAA events use the facilities of many member schools, public schools, and recreation centers. It is essential that we show proper respect in our treatment of all the gyms and fields we use and leave them clean and in the same excellent condition in which we find them. Enjoy yourself at our events.

A number of member organizations host end-of-season playoffs in volleyball and basketball for the benefit of all CAA schools. These schools routinely collect a modest admission charge for these playoff events, defraying their costs and fundraising for their programs. They do so with the full knowledge and support of the CAA.

 CAA Sportsmanship Pledge

The Catholic Athletic Association (CAA) Board of Directors requests that the CAA Sportsmanship Pledge be read aloud by student-athletes before the start of each contest. The pledge should be read to the spectators from center court, with one player from each team participating. A representative from one team will read the first paragraph, and a representative from the other team will read the second paragraph. This practice reinforces the values of sportsmanship, respect, and fair play, setting a positive tone for competition.

As an athlete I acknowledge that I am a role model, and that school athletics are learning experiences. I must show respect for all players, coaches, officials and spectators.

As a student on a CAA team, I understand that fair play and good sportsmanship are expected by my school and the CAA. It is my responsibility to be a role model for good sportsmanship.