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CYO Basketball Leagues
Boys' Baskeball Leagues (and Fall/Winter Girls' Leagues)
- Diablo East League
- East Bay Parochial League
- Mission Valley League
- Southern Alameda County (Boys) League
- Tri- Valley League
- West Diablo League
- West Contra Costa League
Girls' Basketball Leagues (Spring)
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Parish/School CYO LInks
- All Saints Parish CYO, Hayward
- Catholic Community of Pleasanton (CCOP) Parish CYO
- Christ the King CYO, Pleasant Hill
- Good Shepherd Parish CYO, Pittsburg
- Holy Spirit Parish CYO, Fremont
- Our Lady of Grace Parish, Castro Valley
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish CYO, Fremont
- Our Lady of the Rosary Parish CYO, Union City
- Santa Maria Parish CYO, Orinda
- St. Agnes Parish CYO, Concord
- St. Anne Parish CYO, Byron/Discovery Bay
- St. Anthony Parish CYO, Oakley
- St. Bonaventure Parish CYO, Clayton
- St. Catherine of Siena Parish CYO, Martinez
- St. Clement Parish CYO, Hayward
- St. David School CYO, Richmond
- St. Edward Parish CYO, Newark
- St. Felicitas Parish CYO, San Leandro
- St. Francis of Assisi CYO, Concord
- St. Ignatius Parish CYO, Antioch
- St. Isidore Parish CYO, Danville
- St. Joachim Parish, Hayward
- St. Joan of Arc Parish CYO, San Ramon
- St. John Vianney Parish CYO, Walnut Creek
- St. Mary Parish CYO, Walnut Creek
- St. Monica Parish CYO, Moraga
- St. Paul School CYO, San Pablo
- St. Perpetua Parish CYO, Lafayette
- St. Raymond Parish CYO, Dublin
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Update on CYO Suspension and the Pandemic
Because of the continuing pandemic and restrictions, all CYO activities in the Diocese of Oakland will continue to be suspended, in compliance with prohibitions on team sports activities from Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. This action is based on the uncertainties surrounding the pandemic and the current challenges in keeping our young people, volunteers, and families safe in our Church-sponsored activities, as well as to be in compliance with county prohibitions. This suspension is taken after consultation with the presidents of the CYO leagues in the diocese.
The suspension includes the winter sports of CYO Boys’ Basketball, CYO Girls’ Basketball (in the eastern half of the diocese) and Girls’ CYO Volleyball and includes practices, games, and activities. Previously, CYO Cross Country did not run this fall. Our intention at this point is to resume those sports in Fall, 2021. However, the league presidents will continue to monitor conditions and to make additional recommendations should conditions change.
CYO remains hopeful that this coming spring, CYO Track and Field, CYO Girls’ Basketball (in the western half of the diocese) and CYO Boys’ Sand Volleyball can be played as these sports were not played last spring. The CYO league and track section leadership will recommend decisions regarding these sports after January 1. Resuming these activities will depend upon participant and volunteer safety, local government directives and venue availability.
We look forward to our parish churches and our schools reopening safely, a necessary first step in a return to CYO sports. When we are able to resume play, CYO will continue to be a vital ministry in our Church for our young people. We all continue to rely on our leagues and on the dedication of our many players, coaches, athletic directors, coordinators, game officials and volunteers.
While we wait, we will all be praying for all those affected by the pandemic, both directly and indirectly, and for our children to stay healthy and safe.
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Welcome to 2019 - 2020 CYO Basketball!
Last season, over 1100 teams from 3rd through 8th grade participated in Girls' and Boys' CYO Basketball. Posted to the left are CYO Leagues links and Individual Parish CYO Program links (where you can be in touch with your local parish/Catholic school CYO program). For information on league game schedules, check the league link or contact your team's coach and/or parish/school CYO athletic director. Information on coaches workshops, playoffs, tournaments and other CYO basketball information, when available, will be posted on this page or on other pages in this website. -
CYO Basketball Important Dates
2019–2020 Boys' CYO Basketball
and Girls' CYO Basketball
(in the Diablo East, West Diablo and Tri-Valley Leagues)- Practice begins: Sunday September 1, 2019
- Coaches Certification Workshops: October
- Preseason Tournament Play: Friday, Sept. 8 - Friday, Nov 1
- First day of League Play: Saturday, November 2
- Thanksgiving Tounament Play: Monday, Nov. 25 - Sunday, Dec. 1
- Christmas Tournament Play: Monday, Dec. 26 - Friday, Jan. 2, 2020
- Last day for league play/playoffs (boys): Sunday, Feb 16
- Diocesan Boys "American Division" Playoffs: Friday, Feb. 21 - Sunday, March 1
- Diocesan Girls "American Division" Playoff (East Diocese Teams): Saturday, February 29, Sunday, March 1 and Saturday, March 7.
2020 Girls' CYO Basketball
(in the Northern, EBPL, Metro and Southern Alameda County Leagues)- Practice begins: Monday, January 20, 2020
- Coaches Certification Workshops: Feb. 6, 25, Mar. 5
- First day of League Play: Saturday, February 22
- No CYO Activities: Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday, April 9 - April 12
- Diocesan Girls Playoffs (West Diocese Teams): Saturday, May 16 - Wednesday, May 20
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CYO Basketball Tournaments & Playoffs
CYO Basketball Tournaments are hosted by our parishes and Catholic high schools. You can view the 2019-2020 season tournament schedule here.
2020 Oakland Diocese "American Division" Boys' Basketball Playoffs
Sixty-two boys CYO teams, two teams per grade in 4th through 8th grades from the six qualifying CYO leagues, met in this annual playoff for the "American" Division. Playoffs on two weekends from February 21 through March 1. Playoffs featured skilled basketball play, close games and cheering crowds!
Click Here for 2020 Boys' Basketball Playoffs Complete Results
2020 Oakland Diocese "American Division" Girls' Basketball Playoffs (for teams in the Diablo East and West Diablo Leagues)
Girls' CYO teams from the Diablo East and West Diablo leagues hosted two teams per grade in 4th through 6th grades in this annual playoff for the "American" Division. Playoffs in March. Good basketball skills for all grades!
Click Here for 2020 Girls' CYO Basketball Playoffs East Complete Results
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cyo basketball - outstanding service to others
CYO teams are challenged to participate in service projects for the community.The photo to the left features players from St. Catherine CYO, Martinez, in their 4th annual food drive for St. Vincent DePaul. The bottom photos are the Our Lady of Grace, Castro Valley 8th grade team helping at the Alameda County Food Bank.
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Basketball Opportunities
Attend the Golden State Warriors Winter Basketball CampsSharpen your basketball skills at the Warriors Basketball Camps for players age 7-15. There is also a Parent/Player camp in February for ages 6-14. . Camps are around the diocese including the new Warrior Basketball Faciltiy in Oakland. Camps are during Christmas Vacation and in February. Click here for information flyer.
"Go Coach" App for iPhone and iPad
American Sports Education Program (ASEP) has released a new iPhone and IPad App for youth basketball coaches - Go Coach Basketball.
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Resources for Basketball Coaches
- Sample Practice Plan
- Teaching Sportsmanship
- Concussion First Aid
- Making Practices Fun
- Effective Messages
- Injury Prevention
- First Game Preparation
- Team Cohesion
Resources courtesy of American Sports Education Program (ASEP
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Contact Us
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Bill Fordbfordoakdiocese.orgDirector, CYO Athletics & Scouting
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