Regular Season Football Program

A Little Bit About Us...
Welcome to the CYO Football program.  We are excited to have you aboard and would like to make your experience a memorable one. 

Mission Statement...
CYO/Camp Howard is based on Christian principles that reinforce sound human and social values.  It exists to provide opportunities for people of any race, nationality or religion to discover and be reassured of their self-worth as individuals and as valuable members of society. It provides activities of a social, cultural and recreational nature.  From this awareness, people will be encouraged to use their talents in service to others of their community.

Athletics and Youth Ministry...
CYO athletics are a vital and important part of youth ministry.  Through youth ministry we work to construct an environment that encourages the development of relationships between youth and adults who share their faith in a wide variety of situations.  All contests and activities begin with prayer.  Coaches are reminded that their role includes being a witness of Christ to the athletes and that our sport program is an extension of the Catholic School System.

Season…
The regular season football program runs from mid August until mid November culminating with a football championship.  Athletes in grades 3 through 8 are placed into the following leagues:

Cost....$255 for the 2010 season.

Leagues...
Grades 3 & 4 dress in full uniform and play flag football
Grades 5 & 6 play tackle football
Grades 7 & 8 play tackle football

Regions...      
Schools are placed in geographic regions and come together to a regional site to practice and play games. You must play for the region closest to your home or school unless you are granted a written "exception". CYO Football is open to youth of all denominations. If you have questions about which Region you should play for, please contact the CYO Office.

Comments, Concerns, Complaints...
Any coach, athlete, parent, or spectator can make a comment, voice a concern or register a complaint regarding rules, officiating, playing conditions, etc.  This must be done in writing, to the CYO Region Athletic Director within 3 days of the incident.

Coaches...
CYO coaches are volunteers who invest many hours of time and energy to make great memories for kids.  Coaches are required to take the ASEP course (American Sport Education Program), attend the CYO Contact Clinic, be background checked and certified in Concussion Management (according to State Law) and attend all required coaches meetings.  Only certified coaches may assist with the team and occupy the team side of the field.

Weight Limits...
There shall be no weight limits preventing participation.  However, there are restrictions in the type of play when weight exceeds the stated weight limits.

Games...
Games are played every Saturday beginning the first Saturday after Labor Day until mid November. A game schedule is given to all coaches as soon as it becomes available.  The schedule is also be available on our website.

Gate Fee...
There is a gate fee of $2.00 per adult and $1.00 per student (1st - 12th grade) charged for all CYO regular season football games and playoff games. This fee helps defray the expense of site monitors, officials, field rentals and keeps participant fees from increasing.

Officials...
If you would be interested in becoming a Football Official, CYO would be happy to direct you to the proper training meetings.

Equipment...
Equipment is owned and maintained by CYO.  It is distributed prior to the start of the season to all participants by region.  At the end of the season the equipments is collected, cleaned, recertified, inventoried and stored.  Equipment must be returned in a timely fashion to avoid additional
fees/charges.

Equipment & Uniform Distribution…
Equipment will be checked out during the month of August, prior to practice beginning. See the information packet, available on the website, for specifics.  A parent must accompany participant to equipment check out and check in.

Equipment Care During Season...
Helmet – wash inside and out weekly with a soft rag and soapy water, rinse and air dry.
Jersey - Wash jersey after each game. Do not use bleach on jersey.

Equipment Return Policy...
All equipment will be returned following each team's final game, at the game site.  Equipment returned after this time will be subject to a $100.00 late fee.  Equipment not returned by Wednesday November 17, 2010 will be charged at full replacement cost.

Uniform Replacement Cost:

Helmet: $100.00           
Shoulder Pads: $75.00               
Jersey: $30.00