St. Joseph CYO Program

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St. Joseph Parish is adding a new Parish ministry for the young people of the parish.  In the fall of 2007 we will be starting a CYO Athletic program for Children in Grads 3 thru 8

The Athletic Program at St. Joseph’s will offer the children of the St. Joseph and OLS Parish the opportunity to compete against other Catholic Parish teams.

Registration Eligibility: 

• Child must be a registered student of St. Joseph Parish School or the St. Joseph or Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Religious Education Program.
• Since St. Joseph’s is currently partnering with OLS Parish in South Orange as part the Archdiocese of Newark First Energies Initiative, Union County CYO will allow the Religious Education Students at OLS Parish to play on the St. Joseph Parish team.

Boys and Girls Basketball – Winter
The basketball season is from October to March. The basketball program is open to all student-athletes from grades 3 thru 8.  If needed, tryouts will be held in October and then teams will play a competitive schedule against other local Catholic Parishes in Essex and Union counties.

Varsity – Grades 7 & 8: These teams practice 1-2 times during the week at night and play a 12-15 competitive game schedule on weekends. If available playoffs and Tournaments may also be added to the schedule.

JV - Grades 5 & 6: These teams practice 1-2 times during the week at night and play a 12-15 competitive game schedule on weekends. If available playoffs and Tournaments may also be added to the schedule.

Pee Wee - Grades 3-4: Developmental basketball teams for all students in grades 3 and 4.  These teams practice 1 day per week and play instructional games on weekends.

Please Note: Depending on the registration numbers the Sports Committee could elect to have an A & B team for various teams.  Teams could then be determined by ability or grades

Potential Future Program
Grades 1-2:  An instructional basketball clinic could be offered to all boys and girls in 1st and 2nd grades during the winter months.  This basketball clinic would be held on Saturday mornings from December through February.

Cheerleading - Winter
The Cheerleading Program offers student-athletes in Grades 3-8 the opportunity to cheer and perform dance routines at parish athletic events. The Cheerleading season at St. Joseph will begin in mid-October and can go through the end of March, depending on scheduling of athletic competitions.

Varsity Squad - Grades 7-8
The Varsity Cheerleading Squad will begin practice in late October. The squad will practice between 1 -2 times a week and will perform at the Varsity boys and girls basketball games and may participate in a number of cheerleading competitions against other parishes.

Junior Varsity Squad - Grades 5-6
The Junior Varsity Cheerleading Squad will begin practice in late October.  The squad will practice between 2 and 3 times a week and will perform at the JV boys and girls basketball games.
Pee Wee Squad – Grade 3-4
This squad is open to all girls in Grades 3-4. The teaching of Cheerleading fundamentals and good sportsmanship is the focus of this squad. The Squad will practice 1 day per week and will perform at the 3rd & 4th grade basketball games.

Potential Future Programs
Based on interest from the student athletes and volunteer coaches from our parents, future Athletic programs could include the following:

Girls Volleyball – Fall 2008
The volleyball season would run from early September through early November.  The CYO volleyball league is open to girls in grades 5-8.

Track and Field – Spring 2008 or 2009
A parish Track and Field team would be open to boys and girls in grades 3 – 8.  Track and Field events include sprints, distance, relays, long jump and shot put.

SPORTS COMMITTEE.
The Sports Committee will be made up of volunteers that will help organize and run the Athletic program. The purpose of the Sports Committee will be to advise the Pastor and work with the Athletic Director on all sports-related issues.
.  Volunteers are needed to fill the following positions:

• Athletic Director
• Treasurer
• Secretary (Sports Information Director)
• Director of Basketball
• Director of Cheerleading
• Director of Volleyball (in 2008)
• Director of Track and Field (in 2008)
• Fundraising
• Equipment & Uniforms
• Director of Food Services
• Director of Volunteers - Team Parents

   COACHES:

Many volunteers are needed to give of their time and talent to work and coach the many different teams we anticipate having. All Coaches must be 18 years or older.  It is not necessary to be a parent of a student Athlete.  Coaches need to attend the Archdiocese of Newark “Protecting God’s Children” workshop and be certified in the Rutgers Safety Course

Coaches at St. Joseph are first and foremost TEACHERS and ROLE MODELS.

We expect our coaches to:

• Be a positive Christian role model for the student athletes of St. Joseph’s
• Teach the skills and fundamentals of the sport they are coaching
• Encourage improvement
• Discipline with understanding
• Teach good sportsmanship
• Be humble in victory and gracious in defeat
• Be an extension of the values that our parish promotes

CONTACT:
Anyone who has questions, suggestions, comments or is interested in one of these exciting and rewarding volunteer positions is asked to contact Gerry O’Connor, Athletic Director, at 201-341-4289 or through email at STJOSEPHCYOBB@aol.com.

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