Downloadable CYO Forms Page
2019 – 2020 CYO Sports Calendar
Certificate of Insurance Request Form - Fillable
2019 CYO Athletic Directors SeminarCYO Athletic Directors from around the diocese will gather on Saturday, September 21 at Moreau Catholic High School, Ivaldi Student Center, Hayward, for the annual CYO Athletic Directors' Seminar. Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. The day will begin with a Mass for ADs, gathering around the Lord's table in thanksgiving for the gift of ministry to young people and to pray for all in CYO. Download AD Seminar Information Flyer Click Here to RSVP On-Line for the AD Seminar The Seminar is open to CYO Athletic Directors, Assistant Athletic Directors and Parish CYO Board Members Below, Frank Allocco (right) shares with athletic directors following his keynote.
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Concussion PolicyIn accordance with state law, all parents/guardians and players must complete and return to the athletic director a Concussion Awareness Sheet. The sheet gives the parent and athlete information on concussions and also has the concussion policy regarding return of the player to participation. Click here for Concussion Information Sheet (in English) Click here for Concussion Information Sheet (en español) Safe Environment InformationCode of Conduct Involving interactions with Minors in the Diocese of Oakland Oakland Diocese Safe Environment Training Information Virtus Safe Environment Training Sports Injury Prevention ResourcesAn excellent resource for coaches, athletes and parents for Sports Injury Prevention is the website STOP Sports Injuries, a campaign of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine. Check out the website for a wealth of downloadable information to keep our athletes healthy and playing! |
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Link to the CYO Scholarship Page
2121 Harrison Street , Oakland CA 94612
510-893-5154 • Fax 510-834-5498
Bill Ford, CYO Director
Grace House, Administrative Assistant
The parish athletic director is responsible for the overall conduct of the parish CYO athletic program. She/he is responsible to the pastor and/or the Catholic school principal. All parishes/schools participating in the CYO program must have an athletic director who has been appointed by the pastor and/or principal.
Athletic directors will receive information from the Diocesan CYO Office and their leagues. They are responsible for disseminating this information to their parish programs.
Responsibilities of the athletic director include:
Recruiting and training qualified coaches for all teams. Providing coaches with Coaches Certification Workshop information and ensuring that the coaches are certified for that sport season.
Conducting an information meeting for all coaches prior to each season to discuss rules and rule changes, league information, CYO and coaching philosophy, and other necessary information for the coming year. Being certain that there are a minimum of two adults present at all activities.
Providing information for coaches to host parent information meetings for parents of participants. Coordinating parent programs and attend parent meetings as necessary. Checking to be certain that all teams have hosted parent meetings.
Representing the parish in league meetings (or send a representative) and contribute to league activities.
Being knowledgeable of the CYO Bylaws and the league constitution and rules. Ensuring that the philosophy of the CYO program is followed. Being certain that all players are eligible to participate.
Organizing the parish/school athletic program and support functions including:
• Arranging for registration of team players. Distributing registration materials; setting time and location for registration.
• Acquiring and maintaining equipment, first aid supplies, uniforms.
• Scheduling practice facilities.
• Distributing league schedules to all coaches. Any change in the schedule or request for a change must be made through the athletic director.
• Arranging funding and fund raising for support of the program.
Checking with the parish and school calendars to avoid schedule conflicts. Meeting, at least annually, with the pastor, Catholic School principal, and DRE to discuss the CYO program. Working with parish leaders to avoid conflict with other parish programs and to promote the CYO program in the parish.
In conjunction with parents and parish leaders, arranging to evaluate teams and coaches after each season.
Conducting at least one annual Eucharistic celebration planned by players for the players; a Mass of Thanksgiving for the talents given by God.
Selecting and training an assistant athletic director. Organizing a parish/school CYO board to support the athletic program.