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.  Boys and girls, grades 3 through 8, are placed into the following leagues:

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. (CYO Football is open to youth of all denominations, if you have questions about which Region you will play for please contact the CYO office.)

CYO Football and Cheerleader Athletic Director Contact Information

 

Comments, Concerns, Complaints...

Any coach, athlete, parent, or spectator can make a comment, voice a concern,
or register a complaint on situations concerning rules, officiating, playing conditions, etc.  This must be done in writing, to the CYO Region Athletic
Director within 3 days of the incident.  (See Communication Form in Coaches
CYO Sport Manual)

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 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 will also be available on our website:  cyocamphoward.org

Gate Fee...

There is a gate fee charged for all CYO regular season football games and playoff games. CYO Football Coaches and players are free. 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 being assessed to your account.

Equipment & Uniform Distribution…

Your confirmation letter will include specific information about date and times of equipment checkout.  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.

Grandma Cynthia says, “Wash jersey, pants and girdle after each game.  Tide with color safe bleach and 20 Mule Team Borax will keep the uniform clean and odor free.  Do not to wash white pants with colored jersey.  Do not use bleach
on pants or jersey top.  Fels Naptha a bar soap available at WinCo or Fred Meyer is great for scrubbing those tough stains on football pants.”

Equipment Return Policy...

All equipment will be returned following each teams 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 26th, 2008 will be billed at full replacement cost.

Uniform Replacement Cost:

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