We hope to resume CYO play beginning in Fall 2021 when pandemic restrictions are lifted! During the 2019-2020 season, over 1100, boys and girls teams from 4th through 8th grades participated in CYO Basketball
All CYO Coaches must annually attend a CYO Coaches Certification Workshop and meet Diocese of Oakland Safe Environment Requirements including Virtus Training and Livescan Clearance
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The Oakland Diocese CYO hosts three basketball playoffs during the seasons. The Boys' American Division playoffs are in Feburay and March. The Girls' American Division BasketballPlayoffs East are in March with teams representing their leagues from the Eastern half of the dicoese. The Girls' Baskertball Playoffs West are in May with teams representing leagues from the Western half of the diocese.
CYO Basketball Tournaments are hosted by our parishes and Catholic high schools. Tournaments are generally in the preseason, Thanksgiving break and Christmas break. To enter you must contact the tournament sponsor. Visit the CYO Tournament Page for more information.
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.
Resources courtesy of American Sports Education Program (ASEP
(Note: On-line Coaching Essential courses do not meet coaches certification requirements, but are recommended resources.)
Catholic Youth Organization
Diocese of Oakland
2121 Harrison Street , Oakland CA 94612