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SMAC Charger Stampede Weekly eNews
June 30, 2020
Volleyball registration is OPEN for grades 3-8 to members of the St. Mary School and Parish community (including those enrolled in PSR). Early registration before August 1 is $110. Late registration is $130. https://reg.sportspilot.
com/106012/leagues PLEASE TRY TO REGISTER BY JULY 15! Given the uncertainty regarding guidelines from state, health, and CYO officials, we understand some of you may be reluctant to register. This season, payment IS NOT REQUIRED at the time of registration. Registration fees will be due when specific health and safety guidelines are released, prior to the start of the season. We appreciate your cooperation!
If you are unfamiliar with the process, registration is through SportsPilot. You will need to set up an account. Preparticipation Form and Emergency Medical Form are required before the first practice. CYO is updating the language in those documents now so we will make them available as soon as they are updated.
Volleyball Schedules - Tentatively, practices will begin the week of July 26, but this is very fluid. Expect to practice twice per week at the Fr. Garrity Center, with one or two games on the weekend tentatively beginning at the end of August/early September. Games will not conflict with Mass times.
Volleyball Safety Protocols – This is likely front of mind, and should be. CYO has not yet provided guidelines, but we will be following Return to Play recommendations of USA Volleyball. Please stay tuned, as this information may change. Here are some additional resources you may find helpful.
Should Kids Wear Masks at Youth Sports
How to Deal with Anxiety Around Return to Play
For parents, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have about how St. Mary CYO is moving forward with Volleyball plans.
Volleyball – 3rd Grade Coaches Needed. We are seeking 2-3 volunteer coaches for 3rd grade this year, including a head coach and assistant coach. Experience is helpful but not a requirement and the other coaches are always happy to serve as resources. Head coach is allowed one child to participate at no cost.
Please note: Coaches MUST be trained by the Diocese in Virtus, attend a CYO Coaches Development Program (virtual this season), pass a background check, and complete a Parish Volunteer Application. Before you get overwhelmed, please know, the process is neither long nor difficult but does need to be scheduled so the sooner we get volunteers, the better. Full CYO requirements to coach: https://ccdocle.org/cyo/
coaches/requirements-to-coach- in-cyo Other Fall Sports Available – St. Mary Berea is part of CYO Section 4. Our partner schools include Ss. Joseph & John, IWA, St. Mary of the Falls, St. Bart, and St. Peter. Some of these schools offer CYO sports beyond our Charger athletic program. If interested in pursuing Flag Football (at St. Bart, grades 1-4), Rookie Tackle Football (school TBD, grades 5-6), Tackle Football (school TBD, grades 7 and 8). Ss. Joseph & John and IWA offer Cross Country for grades K-8. Contact me for more information/options and proper program contact.
Yours in sport,
Chris Garr, Athletic Director
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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)
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