The Arlington Rec Council is organized exclusively for charitable, recreational, and educational purposes.  More specifically, it is formed to organize, facilitate, and direct youth athletic offerings in, and around, the village of Arlington, Ohio.  To this end, the Arlington Rec Council shall, at all times, be operated exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning and scope of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.  All funds, whether income or principal, and whether acquired by gift or contribution or otherwise, shall be devoted to said purposes. The purpose of Arlington Rec Council is to serve the children of Arlington community.   The objective of the Arlington Rec Council is to augment the physical and mental development of children through learning and playing youth sports. It is the intention of the Arlington Rec Council to give all eligible individuals the opportunity to participate in the American tradition of youth sports that encompasses installing the sense of teamwork, the excitement of victory and the character-building exercise of facing defeat with dignity.  We will seek to reinforce the ides of honesty, loyalty, courage, respect, and good sportsmanship in each player. We will strive to teach the concept of team involvement, discipline in work ethic, and the realization of achievement that will nurture children socially. In addition, we will provide an opportunity to learn the basics of each sport that the child chooses to participate in. The children will be challenged both physically and mentally in a safe and controlled environment. The leagues, although competitively structured, will not put more emphasis on winning than on sportsmanship and developing positive community values.