Ineligible Players

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Last Revised on August 15, 2022

It is the responsibility of each parish/school Athletic Association to verify the date of birth and grade of each participant that is listed on the team roster before they participate in the first team tryout/practice. The following documents can be used to verify date of birth:

Birth Certificate
Baptismal Certificate
State Identification Card
Letter from Principal on school letter head.

The following documents can be used to verify grade:

School Report Card
Letter from the Principal of the school on school letter head

Athletic Associations must keep this information confidential. They should never make copies and should never share this information more broadly than the Athletic Association members.

If a player’s age/grade is in question, the following may occur:

Only the AAP/AD may contact the CYM office to challenge the eligibility of a player on an opposing team. The challenge must be in writing detailing the reason for the challenge.
The request must be submitted with a check for $50 payable to Catholic Youth Ministry
The CYM Office will permit the Athletic Association/parent appropriate time to produce verification of the child’s date of birth or grade that is in question.

Any usage of any ineligible players will result in the forfeiture of all games in which that ineligible player participated.

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The use of an ineligible player will result in the forfeiture of all games in which said player participated. It is the responsibility of each Athletic Association to determine a player’s eligibility prior to the first team practice/tryout and submission of the official roster. 2359

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