CYO Cross Country

All CYO activities – games and practices for CYO Fall Sports – CYO Cross Country, Boys' CYO Basketball, Girls' CYO Basketball (in the eastern part of the diocese), Girls' CYO Volleyball – are suspended until at least January 1, 2021.

This action is based on the uncertainties of the progress of the pandemic, the challenges in keeping our young people, volunteers and families safe in sports, and in accrodance with guidelines from the State of California along with directives from the Alameda and Contra Costa Health Departments. 

The presidents of each of the CYO leagues will meet in late October to assess the situation at that time and to make recommendations about the feasibility of playing modified schedules for these sports.  There will also be consideration regarding the spring CYO sports.

CYO will continue to be a vital ministry in our Church for our young people. We will resume play with our leagues when possible and through  the dedication of our many players, coaches, athletic directors, coordinators and volunteers. While we wait, we will all continue to pray for those affected by the pandemic, that our churches and schools will open soon and that our children will stay healthy and safe.

The five-week CYO Cross Country Season each year begins with practices starting mid-August and then with five meets on Friday afternoons on the last two Fridays in September and first three Fridays in October.

CYO Cross Country features teams from parishes and Catholic schools from around Oakland Diocese. CYO  Cross Country is an exciting sport combining team scoring and indiviual marks,  with runner from Kindergarteners through 8th graders. Over 800 runners participate on parish or school teams each season.

Check below for the meet schedule, a weekly newsletter (the "Meet Mail"), results and other important information.

• Practice begins: Thursday, August 15, 2019
• Parish/School Coordinators' Meeting: Tuesday, August 2
• Coaches Certification Workshops: Thursday, September 5 and Tuesday, September 10
• Meet Dates: Fridays, Sept. 20, 27; October 4, 11
• Diocesan Meet: Friday, October 18

The weekly Meet Mail is posted here contains Information for Coordinators and Coaches on past and upcoming meets:

• Click Here to Read the Story in The Catholic Voice on the Diocesan Meet and the 2019 XC Season
• Read Final Season Meet Mail for October 22 -  the Diocesan Meet and the 2019 Season

(Note: Maps are advisory only - CYO is not responsible for accuracy!)

• Joaquin Miller Park - Meadow Area
• San Lorenzo Community Park
• Oak Hill Park, Danville
• Garin Park, Hayward
• Crown Beach, Alameda
• Shadow Cliffs, Pleasanton

While it seems nice to brng your dog to a Cross Country meet, the dogs  become nervous and can create a hazard for children and the dog. We welcome Service Animals, but ask that other dogs are left at home!