CYM Sports Brochure - Diocese of Pittsburgh

Coaches’
Eligibility
“The volunteer coach for a
parish sports program is a
mature Christian person who
works towards the integration
of sports into the parish youth
ministry program. He/she
coordinates and is responsible
for providing a Catholic
Christian environment to
practice for and participate in
diocesan sponsored events.
The coach helps promote
personal growth and Christian
sportsmanship in the individual
youth he/she coaches and
provides an opportunity to
share Christian community
through greater participation in
the parish life.”
Prior to beginning, this person
must be in compliance with the
Diocesan Safe Environments
Policy and must attend the
Coaches’ Accreditation
Program (see below).
Coaches’
Accreditation
All head coaches are required
to attend the Play Like A
Champion Today TM Sports as
Ministry High School Coaches’
Clinic which is a
comprehensive approach
designed to elevate the culture
of sports and enhance the
experience of every athlete.
CALENDAR
CYM BASKETBALL
Oct.
Pre-season Meeting
PLC Coaches’ Clinic
Nov.
Scheduling Meeting
Dec.
Season Begins
February Post-season Meeting
March
Diocesan Tournament
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CYM SOFTBALL
March
Pre-season Meeting
PLC Coaches’ Clinic
April
Scheduling Meeting
May
Season Begins
July
Post-season Meeting
Aug.
Diocesan Tournament
CYM GOLF
June
Season Begins
August
Season Ends
The CYO Sports Program was officially
established in the Diocese of Pittsburgh in
1953 under Bishop John Dearden. In
Pittsburgh, Catholic Youth Organization was
renamed Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) in
response to the 1997 U.S. Bishops’
document “Renewing the Vision: A
Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry.”
FOR MORE INFO PLEASE CONTACT:
Department for Youth and Young Adult Ministry
2900 Noblestown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Phone: (412) 456-3140
Fax: (412) 456-4141
E-mail: [email protected] or
[email protected]
Webpage: www.diopitt.org /cymsports
Catholic youth ministry for high
school students in grades 9-12.
“Every athlete
exercises discipline
in every way. They do
it to win a perishable
crown, but we an
imperishable one.”
1 Corinthians 9:25
Telephone: (412) 456-3140
The Purpose &
Mission of
CYM Sports
CYM Sports seeks to evangelize
through athletics.
Together, we seek to
integrate Gospel
values in all our
competitions. We
strive to provide effective youth
ministry while having fun!
“Our athletics should go hand
in hand with our youth
ministry. Sport well
understood and practiced
contributes to the whole
person because it demands
generous effort, careful
self-control, mastery of self
and respect for others,
complete commitment, and
team spirit.” St. John Paul II
Our focus is not on winning at all
costs, but on doing our best,
improving our skills, and practicing
the values of our faith. We invite
parishes to make the most of the
opportunities athletic competition
provides for ministry to, with, by,
and for young people.
Golf
League Fee: TBD
USGA Rules of Play
Co-ed Grades 6-12
Basketball
League Fee: $150.00
NFHS/PIAA Rules of Play
Boys Varsity
Girls Varsity
Boys Junior Varsity
Softball
League Fee: $150.00
ASA Rules of Play
Co-ed Varsity
Team Eligibility
A Catholic Parish in the Diocese of
Pittsburgh, under the direction of the
Pastor/Administrator, must appoint a
Contact Person/Youth Minister and provide
at least two (2) adult coaches over the age
of 21 who are in compliance with the
Diocesan Safe Environment Policy and meet
all league registration requirements.
Player Eligibility
Any high school youth, Catholic or nonCatholic, who is does not currently play for
their high school team and whose residence
is within the boundaries of the Catholic
Diocese of Pittsburgh is welcome and
encouraged to participate for their parish or
the closest parish with a team.
The Lord’s Prayer
“The Lord’s Prayer is truly
the summary of the whole
Gospel,” the “most perfect
of prayers.” It is at the
center of the Scriptures.
C.C.C. #2774
Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be Thy name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done on earth,
as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
WWW.DIOPITT.ORG/CYMSPORTS

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