2011-2012 Basketball Tournament Schedule
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Safe Environment Updates 2011-2012
Compliance under the Safe Environment Program, and P.A.R.A. requires the following criteria:
Completed a Background Evaluation after June 30, 2008.
Completed the Online Training after June 30, 2008.
Information submitted from your local Director of Safe Environment to P.A.R.A. with your Name, Background Evaluation Completion Date, Tranining Completion Date, and Signature of Director.(Directors may submit this as a list with all the information)
Completed a Coaches Ethics Form and submitted it to my Athletic Director.
When do you need to be compliant? All forms and materials should be completed prior to working with youth. GET IT DONE EARLY!!
Where can I get the forms and information? Click Here
Get prepared to work with youth and participate in P.A.R.A. by following this simple guide. Coaches Guide
Mission Statement
The Mission of P.A.R.A. is to provide young people with safe opportunities for their recreational, physical, moral, intellectual and spiritual development. By teaching the value of teamwork, healthy competition, good sportsmanship and respect for self, other team members, competitors, coaches, referees, parents and fans, Catholic sponsored athletic programs reinforce Christian values and lifestyle essential for the formation of responsible adults.
P.A.R.A. promotes these goals in the following ways:
By emphasizing the importance of fellowship, teamwork and physical fitness over winning and competition.
By reinforcing Christian values both on and off the playing field that recognize the importance of God and Church, the need for community, and the value of service to others.
By employing athletic directors and coaches who are models of Christian leadership, values and lifestyle.
By providing a safe environment free from drug and alcohol abuse, and gang pressure for youth to interact with one another and with adult leaders.
By emphasizing to youth, parents and coaches the value of full participation, fun and fair play.
By providing equal opportunities for both boys and girls to fully participate in sports programs, and to provide equitable access to facilities.
By helping young people develop a sense of pride, connection, responsibility and service for the Catholic Church and their sponsoring parish or school.
We welcome parents and members of our community to volunteer as coaches, assistant coaches, or serve on our board. Vacant positions are listed on the contact page. If you have questions please contact the Commissioner of our League Wille Price.
P.A.R.A. + Parent Partnership
PARA values its supportive parents as much as its reputable coaches because BOTH PLAY KEY ROLES in the development of young athletes. However, players look to each for different reasons. Keeping these ideas in mind enables parents and coaches to work together, thereby ensuring a successful and enjoyable season for everyone.
Coaches:
Teach players the fundamentals of the sport while finding as much satisfaction in the process and progress as in the results.
Remember, you and your team are integral members of the Catholic Church and represent your parish and diocese.
Communicate effectively to prevent problems and ensure both players and parents knows what is expected of them.
Parents:
Be your child's biggest fan with positive cheering, incessant prayer, and unconditional support.
As directed by the coach, practice skills/drills with your player.
Support your team by actively volunteering.
Support PARA by cheering for and congratulating ALL teams.
Guide your child by setting priorities which balances active participation in church, school, sports, and family.
