The purpose of interscholastic athletics at York Catholic is to foster in our students the Gospel values of Jesus Christ as articulated in the Roman Catholic tradition.  We hope to accomplish this by teaching our students a sense of responsibility, leadership, and sportsmanship.  As part of the total program of the high school, athletics can be an important avenue for the growth of our students spiritually, mentally, and physically.  Athletics help the students identify individual abilities and interests.  Athletics are never considered an end to themselves, but are part of the total high school experience.

A student’s eligibility to participate in the interscholastic athletic program at York Catholic is a privilege.  An athlete does not confer any honor or favor upon the school by his participation, but rather the school honors and confers a favor upon the student by allowing him/her to represent the school in an athletic event.  A student’s eligibility is determined by rules and regulations of the PIAA, the YAIAA, and regulations established by the school as for eligibility, scholastic standing, and academic status.