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Registration will be done at the CYO Office located at The Chancery, 2718 W. Woodlawn, San Antonio, TX, 78228. For more information or assistance, please call (210) 734-1944 or email the CYO at cyo@archsa.org.

CYO Athletics - Archdiocese of San Antonio 2020 CYO Fall City League & Co-Ed Junior Leagues

Registration for Boys & Girls ages 4 – 14

2020 Fall City League Information: Due to limited participating programs this fall, this registration is being offered to provide an opportunity for returning teams to participate in the Fall City League. These registration guidelines on Page 1 are for returning coaches and teams in the Tot-Cub divisions in Soccer, Volleyball and Flag Football.

Only accepting registration for teams whose local programs are not participating in Fall sports

Team registration deadline Thursday September 10th

Player eligibility: Team must be a majority returning players from last year’s team or previous CYO

players that live in the boundaries of a program not participating in fall sports. Select player limits will

apply to your team for those not meeting these two requirements.

Coaches must bring in 1 method of payment and all team paperwork and roster, checks made out to CYO

Athletics, Inc. and shirt sizes to Chancery when registering team)

Team registration only (first come first serve) – individual registration will not be accepted

Space is limited – Team acceptance is contingent on facility availability after all Parish/School program

teams have secured their spot in the 2020 CYO Fall City League.

Copy of Birth Certificate only required for players not currently in SportsPilot. (Coach needs to present

Birth Certificates at time of registration.)

All CYO 2020 Fall Sports rules will be in effect with the following team minimum exceptions: o Soccer: Tot/Tiny (8); PW/Mite Soccer (10) o Flag Football: Tot-Mite (8); Cub (7) o Volleyball: Tot-Cub (7)

Tot Division will play 8 league games and there will be no end of season tournament.

Tiny – Cub Divisions will play 8-10 league games. End of season tournament for top teams will be offered time/weather permitting as per published 2020-2021 Season Timeline.

League games may be scheduled on Friday nights, Saturday or Sunday afternoon.

League games start 10/2/20 and will end 11/15/20.

End of Season Tournament will be 11/17/20 – 11/22/20 time/weather permitting

Practice facilities will not be provided

Zero tolerance for coaches, parents, and players will be enforced

Player eligibility based on 2020-2021 CYO age requirements. o Tot (4yr – 5yr) September 2014 - August 2016 (no exceptions)

o Tiny (6yr – 7yr) September 2012 – August 2014 o Pee Wee (8yr – 9yr) September 2010 – August 2012 o Mite (10yr – 11yr) September 2008 – August 2010 o Cub (12yr – 13yr) September 2006 – August 2008

Registration Fee & Uniforms: $75 registration fee per player includes a sport shirt/jersey. Shorts not included, participants must have shorts without pockets to participate. *If entire team does not require jerseys; registration will be reduced to $60 per player (all outside uniforms must be approved by the CYO Office, have a CYO patch and legal numbers).

CYO Coach’s Certification required for all coaches. See attached

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Registration will be done at the CYO Office located at The Chancery, 2718 W. Woodlawn, San Antonio, TX, 78228. For more information or assistance, please call (210) 734-1944 or email the CYO at cyo@archsa.org.

CYO Athletics-Archdiocese of San Antonio 2020 CYO Fall City League & Co-Ed Junior Leagues

Registration for Boys & Girls ages 14 – 16

2020 CYO Fall Co-Ed Junior Leagues: These registration guidelines on Page 2 are for all coaches and teams in the Junior Division for Soccer, CO-ED Volleyball and Flag Football.

Team registration deadline Thursday September 10th

No player eligibility guidelines will be enforced except player age requirement (Coaches must bring in 1

method of payment and all team paperwork and roster, checks made out to CYO Athletics, Inc. and shirt

sizes to Chancery when registering team)

Team registration only (first come first serve) – individual registration will not be accepted

Space is limited – Team acceptance and league formation is contingent on facility availability

Copy of Birth Certificate only required for players not currently in SportsPilot. (Coach needs to present

Birth Certificates at time of registration.)

Team minimums: Soccer 11, Flag Football 7 & Volleyball 7

1 Quarter minimum player participation (1 complete uninterrupted quarter) for Flag Football & Soccer.

8 league games will be played and all teams will qualify for a single elimination end of season tournament.

League games may be scheduled on Friday nights, Saturday or Sunday afternoon.

League games start 10/2/20 and will end 11/15/20.

Practice facilities will not be provided

Zero tolerance for coaches, parents, and players will be enforced

Player eligibility based on 2020-2021 CYO age requirements. o Junior (14yr – 16yr) September 2003 – August 2006

Registration Fee & Uniforms: $75 registration fee per player includes a sport shirt/jersey. Shorts not included, participants must have shorts without pockets to participate. *If entire team does not require jerseys; registration will be reduced to $60 per player (all outside uniforms must be approved by the CYO Office, have a CYO patch and legal numbers).

Prayer will be said before and after each game Opening Prayer Father in Heaven, we ask your blessing on the game we are about to play. Give each one of us the courage to play this game in a manner by which our words and our actions is pleasing to you. Let us enter into this competition in a spirit of sportsmanship and with a respect for the members of the opposing team. We ask you, Father, to bless each one of us and especially the coaches, officials and players. Keep us under the protection of Your Son, Jesus Christ, and help us to be aware of His presence with us in this game. Amen Closing Prayer Thank you Lord for this game, we hope we played and will always play in a manner that is pleasing to you. Amen.

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Registration will be done at the CYO Office located at The Chancery, 2718 W. Woodlawn, San Antonio, TX, 78228. For more information or assistance, please call (210) 734-1944 or email the CYO at cyo@archsa.org.

CYO Athletics - Archdiocese of San Antonio 2020 CYO Fall City League & Co-Ed Junior Leagues

Boys______ Girls ______

Tot _______ Tiny ______ PeeWee _______ Mite _______ Cub _______ Junior ________

Shirt Size: Youth SM Med L Adult SM Med L XL 2XL

Player Information

First Name: ___________________________________________ Last Name: ________________________________________

Birth Date: ___________________________ Gender: Male ___________ Female ___________ Grade: ______________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________________________________ State: ______________ Zip: _______________

Parent Information

Legal Guardian #1 First Name: ________________________________ Last Name: ___________________________________

Best Contact Phone Number: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Email: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Legal Guardian #2 First Name: _________________________________ Last Name: __________________________________

Best Contact Phone Number: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Email: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Emergency and Medical Information

Emergency Contact (other than legal guardian) ______________________________________________________________________________

Phone: _________________________________ Relationship: ______________________________________________________

Disabilities, Handicaps, Allergies, Medication, etc: _______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Registration will be done at the CYO Office located at The Chancery, 2718 W. Woodlawn, San Antonio, TX, 78228. For more information or assistance, please call (210) 734-1944 or email the CYO at cyo@archsa.org.

REFUND POLICY: Refunds requested before October 1, 2020 will be honored with at $25 processing fee deducted. No refunds

will be issued due to inability or unwillingness to attend/participate. Prorated refunds will only be considered for players when a

medical/physical injury/illness, verified by a physician’s written statement, preludes participation or attendance in practice/game.

I/We understand that NO REFUNDS will be issued other than stated above.

PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE: I, the undersigned parent or legal guardian of the child named on the reverse side of this form,

authorize the participation of my child in the CYO Summer Basketball League. I understand that this Program is a non-profit,

faith-based sports ministry program for youth and that my child’s participation is voluntary. I understand that the program is

conducted by CYO Athletics, and its associated Churches, volunteers and staff, including parents of other participating children.

CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT: I, the undersigned parent or legal guardian of the child named on the reverse side of this

form, a minor, hereby authorize the coaches, CYO officials and/or the Emergency Contact to act as my agents in the capacity of

activity supervisors and vehicle drivers, and to consent on my behalf of medical, surgical or dental examination and/or treatment.

I am responsible for payment of any medical charges or expenses not covered by my insurance or the insurance applicable to my

child.

CONSENT TO USE PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS: I, the undersigned parent or legal guardian, consent to the use of photographs

and videos of my child by CYO Athletics for promotional purposes, and without compensation.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY: In consideration of being allowed to participate in the CYO Athletics Summer Basketball Program, related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:

1. The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis

and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury

does exist; and,

2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of others, and

assume full responsibility for my participation; and,

3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe

any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring

such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and,

4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby waive, release, absolve,

indemnify and agree to hold harmless the CYO Athletics, participating Churches, and their directors, officers, officials,

agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and

lessors of premises used to conduct the event, with respect to any and all injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to

person or property, to the fullest extent permitted by law, whether arising from negligence or otherwise.

If any provisions of this agreement are deemed invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

I have read the above statements, I understand that I and the player have given up substantial rights by signing this form and

agreeing to these terms, and I agree to these terms freely and without inducement.

Parent Signature:________________________________________________________________ Date:__________________

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Registration will be done at the CYO Office located at The Chancery, 2718 W. Woodlawn, San Antonio, TX, 78228. For more information or assistance, please call (210) 734-1944 or email the CYO at cyo@archsa.org.

CYO Athletics - Archdiocese of San Antonio 2020 CYO Fall City League & Co-Ed Junior Leagues

Soccer______ Volleyball ______ Flag Football_______

Boys______ Girls ______ Co-Ed_______

Tot _____ Tiny _____ PeeWee _____ Mite _____ Cub _____ Junior ______

ROSTER SHEET (Head Coach to complete for entire team)

Head Coach (Required):_____________________________________________________ Phone:________________________

Email:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Parish Affiliation: _________________________________________________Team Name:______________________________

Player Name Birth Date

Age (as of

8/31/2020)

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Team Minister (Required): _______________________________________ Email:_____________________________________

One (1) single method of payment required for each team:

Make checks payable to: CYO Athletics, Inc. PAYMENT METHOD: CASH CHECK # VISA MASTERCARD AMOUNT: $_____________________ If paying with credit card, please fill out the following:

Card Number______________________________________________________________

Expiration Date______________ Zip Code_______________ CSV ______________

Signature __________________________________________________________________

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Registration will be done at the CYO Office located at The Chancery, 2718 W. Woodlawn, San Antonio, TX, 78228. For more information or assistance, please call (210) 734-1944 or email the CYO at cyo@archsa.org.

How to become a Certified CYO Coach:

*Age Requirements: 18yrs for Assistant, 21yrs for Head Coach

All Volunteers need to complete #1 and #2 below NEW COACHES follow directions for 3a,

RECERTIFICATIONS follow directions for 3b

1. Complete and email a Criminal Background Check form to cyo@archsa.org (Allow up to

2 weeks for processing)

Note: There will not be a follow up phone call or email upon approval.

Please call the CYO office (210) 734-2620 to follow up on your background check

2. Complete the Following Virtus Trainings: Protecting God’s Children, Sexual Harassment Training, and sign the Code of Conduct Acknowledgement form. https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_2.cfm?theme=0&org=22110

(Scroll to bottom to choose the online course) Note: If this your first time getting certified or if you were not certified after August 2015, please follow directions listed in 3a. Coaches who are seeking recertification, and who have already taken the “Coaching to Make a Positive Difference” course, please follow directions listed in 3b.

3a (NEW COACHES). Complete the Coaching Coaches “Coaching to Make a

Positive Difference” Online Training program ($24.95)

https://els.coaching-coaches.com/user/register?regcode=sanantonio_cyo

3b (RECERTIFICATIONS). Complete the Coaching Coaches “Looking in the Mirror” online training program ($24.95) https://els.coaching-coaches.com/user/register?regcode=limsan Please make sure you are taking the Looking in the Mirror course and not retaking the How to Become a Coach course. Also, you can only access the course using the link above. If having trouble registering, completely log out of Coaching Coaches then follow the above link. Once you have completed the required courses (Protecting God’s Children, Sexual Harassment

Training, Coaching Coaches), and your background check has been approved by the

Archdiocese HR Department, contact our office to confirm summer staffing availability to pick up

your badge and bring your completed certificates to the CYO Office (2718 W. Woodlawn) to get

your badge.

NOTE: Coach Badges will not be issued after Week 2 of the summer season (July 29th)

(Revised for Summer 2020 - 5/21/2020)

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Registration will be done at the CYO Office located at The Chancery, 2718 W. Woodlawn, San Antonio, TX, 78228. For more information or assistance, please call (210) 734-1944 or email the CYO at cyo@archsa.org.

Zero Tolerance Act (Adopted 2011 – Revised 2018)

A. Coaches/Players/Parents/Spectators 1. May not yell any form of criticism 2. May not make derogatory comments 3. May not use profanity, taunt, criticize, or jeer 4. May not badger, name call, or use foul language 5. May never approach a player, coach, spectator, official, scorekeeper, league

administrator, or site coordinator at any time before, during, or after game to question or comment negatively

6. Will respect all game officials and scorekeepers and refrain from abruptly questioning their decision. There will be no extensive discussion, comments or gestures regarding any judgment calls.

7. May not approach an official or scorekeeper in an abrasive or negative manner at any time before, during, or after game to question or comment negatively

B. Game Officials – must pledge to live up to high standards of ethics and training

1. Have authority to stop the game when coaches, parents, or spectators are displaying inappropriate disruptive behavior that hinders the game. The officials have the authority to remove these types of individuals when warranted. For lessor offensives or concerns official should identify the violator(s) to Site Coordinator for observation and possible removal.

2. If, in the sole opinion of the official, the situation cannot be remedied by removal of offending person(s), the game will be stopped and the offending team will forfeit.

3. Encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support of all players, coaches, fellow officials, and CYO administrators at all times.

4. Ensure knowledge of rules of each sport officiated, and apply those rules equitably to all participants, teams, and coaches.

5. Will not allow personal friendships and associations to influence their decisions during a contest.

6. Refrain from the use of tobacco and alcohol products when in the youth sports environment.

7. Remember that youth sports are an opportunity for children to learn and have fun.

8. Place the children’s safety above all else.

9. Display patience and professionalism in the performance of their duties.

C. Consequences

1. Individuals who engage in the above behaviors will be subject to immediate ejection from facility/property. a. Individuals who engage in the above behaviors, will be automatically suspended for

fifteen (15) days from all CYO property and events. The suspension will begin once advised by a league official of the suspension. This may occur verbally on site or with follow up communication from the Zone.

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i. Elevated occurrences may require a more severe penalty which will be determined, as appropriate, by the CYO Office and/or Zone Board. Such occurrences may disqualify team from advancement to post season play (Zone Play-off and City Tournament)

b. Individuals ejected from a second game within the same sport year (August – July) will automatically serve a 1 year suspension from all CYO property and events. This suspension will begin immediately.

c. If the ejected individual chooses not to leave facility/property when asked, the authorities will be called to have the individual removed.

D. Site Coordinator Responsibilities

1. Responsible for supporting game officials’ decision 100% by: a. Removing coaches from games b. Observing parents/spectators at all times

i. Making decision to remove parents/spectators when violating Zero Tolerance Act.

2. Cannot be performing any other onsite duties such as gate, concession, etc.

3. Any Zone Board member or any Parish/School Board member from host site that is present has the authority and responsibility to enforce the Zero Tolerance Policy.

4. All ejections are to be reported to the Parish/School and Zone for immediate review to determine if additional suspension is warranted. Report must be submitted via email to the Parish/School/Zone Board Members and cyo@archsa.org.

E. Abusive Behavior & Safety - CYO Athletics will not tolerate any abusive behavior towards players, officials, or other spectators. We are committed to maintaining a safe and positive atmosphere in our programs.

F. Appeals Process - Appeal request for all suspensions with regards to the Zero Tolerance Act, must be submitted to the Zone Board by the affiliated Parish/School President within 48 hours of the occurrence. Parish/School CYO Program does not have the authority to overturn a Zero Tolerance suspension. Zone Board may decide to review the suspension if warranted. Suspension will remain in effect during the Appeals Process. Zone Board decision after review will be final for all 15 day suspensions. If suspension is longer than 15 days (season long or 1 year suspensions) an Appeal may be brought before the Executive Council by following procedures outlined on page 5 sections e.i. and e.ii of the CYO Policies and Procedures.