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Unaffiliated Player Information

CYO is now accepting online applications for
the 2024-25 season.
The form only needs to be completed once per school year but does need to be completed every year.

If a student is not a registered member of the parish or parish school, he or she may still participate in CYO as an “Unaffiliated Participant” provided the following requirements are met:
1. The child is sponsored by the parish, meaning that he or she is approved by the Pastor and Director of Sports Ministry (Athletic Director) to be placed on a parish team.
2. The child/parents complete the application for unaffiliated participation as provided by CYO online or via hard copy.
3. After the child/parent submit the online form, CYO will submit the application to both the AD/DSM and the Parish Pastor for approval. The DSM will update applicant on his/her status. If you have any questions, please contact the DSM at the Parish your child is wanting to become affiliated with.
4. The application must be approved by the Faith & Spirit Committee of the CYO Executive Board. This approval may be done by electronic means, or the Committee may request an in-person hearing if necessary.

Your online forms must be submitted to the CYO Office no later than the following deadline (listed by sport):

  • Tackle Football - July 26th

  • Boys Flag Football - August 2nd

  • Volleyball - August 2nd

  • Cross Country - August 2nd

  • Basketball - November 1st 

  • Track & Field - March 1st

  • Girls Flag Football - March 1st

All three of the following steps must be completed for Unaffiliated Athlete Participation once a child/athlete is sponsored.

1. The child athlete and parent(s) or guardians must complete the Unaffiliated Online Form.

2. The next step after CYO receives your completed online application, will be that your information will be sent to the DSM (Director of Sports Ministry) in the school you wish to affiliate with. 

3. This last part of the process is after looking over your form the DSM (Director of Sports Ministry) will discuss your application with the Parish Pastor and make a decision. You will be contacted from the DSM with the results of their decision.