“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7
Purpose: To promote, coordinate, and finance an athletic program at St. Christopher Parish. The Association shall encourage participation in the athletic program of grade school and high school students of the Parish and create deeper Parish interest in these activities. It shall attempt to assure that all interested young persons have the opportunity to be involved in athletics at the level of his/her ability. The Association shall endeavor to furnish fields, safe equipment, facilities and coaches necessary to accomplish these goals and raise the funds to finance these activities. The Association shall at all times promote the philosophy and objectives of Catholic education and encourage all participants in the program to do the same.
Commitment: All adult members (age 21 or over) of the parish shall be General Members of the Association. Members shall have the right to attend any and all General Membership Meetings, present new programs, make suggestions and discuss pertinent problems. The Members shall have the right to vote on Constitutional Amendments. The General Membership Meetings shall be held at least four times a year. The first meeting shall be in July and subsequent meetings shall be every three months thereafter. Meetings shall be held during the first week of each respective month. The Executive Committee, consisting of not more than nine appointed members, shall meet at its discretion to conduct the business of the Association. These meetings are historically held every month but June.
Preparation: No preparation is necessary. However, all Board members are responsible for and expected to participate in all fundraising activities of the St. Christopher Parish Athletic Association. Any adult who works with children in the Diocese of Cleveland must complete the requirements of the VIRTUS Program.