West Diablo Basketball FAQ:What are the player qualification for CYO?Players must either: 1. Reside within the parish boundaries (See CYO Eligibility link from front page) 2. Attend St. Perpetua grade school 3. Had to attend CCD at the parish the previous school year
Why is West Diablo CYO not strictly for St. Perpetua school kids and those participating in the CCD program?Many years ago the West Diablo CYO program made a decision to open up the participation to non-catholic kids in order to create a larger, broader and more competitive basketball program. It puts a crimp in gym space but most have found it worthwhile to expand the program to the community.
How does CYO basketball compare to LMYA or MVP basketball?CYO basketball tends to be more competitive than LMYA, but less so than MVP. There is typically one or two practices per week depending on age level. The league stresses Christian behavior from players, coaches and participants, so good sportsmanship is a focus.
When do tryouts begin? / How are teams selected?During the month of September a grade coordinator for each grade (boys and girls) will setup tryouts to determine playing ability. The intent is to group kids with like ability or interest level. The higher skill/ more competitive league is the American League. In boys leagues their can be an A2 division followed by the Nation division.
When does the season start/end?The season can officially start in September with pre-season tournaments. The boys league typically start at the beginning of October and the girls league start around the beginning of November. The league games finish in early February with playoffs for 3rd grade in early February and most other playoffs fall on Presidents weekend.
Why do practices jump around so much in day and time?The limited gym space makes practice a challenge. Beginning in 2007/08 we are scheduling gym space for the entire season so coaches can distribute the whole year.
I’m coaching .. How do I find out about tournaments?http://members.aol.com/oakdiocyo/page6.htm
Will CYO reimburse tournament expenses?CYO will reimburse two tournament fees (This does NOT include the MVP Fall season)
Does the league supply balls?At the beginning of the season coaches will receive two new game balls, which the coaches can keep.
Do I need to attend any special training for coaching?1. CYO coaches and assistant coaches must attend the coaches certification meeting that is held in October each year. The dates will be included on the CYO calendar when they are announced. You must also complete the Safe Environment Training: |
