Attention St. Mary Parish
 

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St. Mary 2018 Winter Basketball & Cheerleading Registration is OPEN for day school and PSR students in grades 3-8 AND 9 - 12 high school students.

To register using SportsPilot: https://reg.sportspilot.com/106012/leagues

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
The cost for basketball is $130/athlete; cheerleading is $100/athlete, payment due at the time of registration. Registration deadline is October 19.
Late registrations may be taken until November 15. Fee will increase $20 for late registrations.
We accept credit card payments only. To assist, we accept partial payments but expect that payment is made in full before the winter season begins. Registration fees cover CYO registration fees, 8-10 season games plus additional tournaments (up to 2 per team), uniforms, equipment, facility upkeep.

REQUIRED FORMS
Prior to practices (which may begin October 25, 2018), each athlete MUST have a current physical and an Emergency Medical Form – Pre-Participation Form. Physical date must be current (within the past 12 months) in order to comply with CYO standards. The form contains the physical form, release form and emergency medical authorization information. Forms must be complete (including signatures and medical insurance information) and turned in to coaches by the first day of practice*. (*possible exception for members of St. Mary Volleyball teams who have recent Pre-Participation Forms on file.)
No child will be permitted to practice / play until all of the following are completed in full.

Pre-Participation Form with current (12 month) date, signatures from parent/guardian AND student.

Lindsay’s Law Signature Form (signed by parent/guardian AND student)

IMPORTANT DATES

October 19 – Registration Deadline (fee increases after this date to $150 basketball / $120 cheer)
October 25 – Teams may begin practicing
October (Week of 22^nd) – SMAC Winter Sports Coaches Meeting
October 25 – CYO Winter Sports Coaches Meeting (mandatory for coaches)
October 29 – Winter Sports Player/Parent meeting
November 15 – Late registration for players ends
December 1 – Competitions begin
January 20 – Team Mass Sunday (9:30 am)
March 3, 2019 – Winter sports competitions conclude

COACHES

If you are a returning coach or are interested in coaching as a head coach or assistant, please contact Casey George, SMAC Basketball Director. Once all CYO requirements are met, returning and new coaching candidates must be approved as Parish volunteers through Athletic Director and Pastor. Player fee is waiver for the child of a head coach only.
Requirements to coach for CYO can be found here.
Parents can find CYO resources, dates, and information here.
If you have any questions…..please contact:

Athletic Director: Johanna Garr, johannagarr@gmail.com

SMAC President: Chris Garr, cgarr@stmaryberea.org or StMarysAthleticCommission@gmail.com

Basketball Director: Casey George, Casey.George@amgreetings.com

Cheer Director: Gretchen Toddy Ludwick, gretchen859198@gmail.com