The CYC fall seasons are a month old and we have received 4 notices of Random Acts of Sportsmanship since the season started.  We would like to thank the folks that submitted these and encourage every player, coach, official and parent to keep your eyes open and let us know about other Random Acts of Sportsmanship you see at your fields and in your gyms.

1. An official at St. Gabriel's gym recognized a RAS when Tom and Bridgette Yehling's entire 3rd grade boys volleyball team from St. Paul's in Fenton (pictured above) went over to both referees after their games and shook the officials' hands and thanked them for officiating their game.  Way to go boys and coaches!!!  We hope you continue that through all your years of CYC sports.
2. Ashley Fite of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta has shown her good sportsmanship by her terrific support of her teammates in both volleyball and soccer.  Why is that so special?  Ashley broke her ankle during the first soccer game of the year, so she hasn't been able to play since then.  Yet she has been to all of the teams' practices and games.  Her upbeat attitude and support is a great example of being a real teammate.  We hope you heal quickly Ashley and continue practicing Random Acts of Sportsmanship. 
3. John Angelbeck, coach of St. Paul's Junior Girls soccer team showed his sportsmanship when his opponents came to their September 27th game with only 9 players.  John evened things out by playing 9 on 9 and giving all the girls a competitive, enjoyable game.  Thank you John for being a class act and exemplifying a RAS. 
4. Finally, we want to recognize St. Joseph of Cottleville 7th grade soccer player, Maddie Glisson (pictured above).  Twice this year Maddie has bypassed the obvious opportunity to score a goal herself, and passed the ball to a teammate, so her teammate could get their first goal of the year.  Congratulations on your unselfishness Maddie, and for the great example of teamwork.  Our guess is your act will lead to many other Random Acts of Sportsmanship.

If you see a RAS, please shoot an e-mail to CYC Sports at buzzswanston@archstl.org so we can recognize all the great sports we have playing CYC Sports.

There has been a lot of questions and requests for cancellation of CYC Sporting Events when conflicting with other Catholic Youth Apostolate events.