CYO Boys Tackle Football

The Regular Season Tackle Football Schedule is Live!
The Tournament Tackle Football Schedule will be posted by 10.21.24

Coaches use caution and follow KSHSAA heat index protocols with current weather conditions this week.

PARENTS: Contact your parish CYO (KS) AD/DSM or PLKC (MO) PLKC AD for registration, practice, coach, team, uniforms information. 

NFHS Website/KSHAA Website/KSHAA Tackle Football 24-25 Manual

TACKLE FOOTBALL

Boys 5th-8th Grade / Season starts 9.5.24
Games are played on Tues/Thurs/Sat / September 5 - November 2
6 game season (6 game guarantee including post season tourney). 
Potential Game Locations: Avila, Bishop Miege, Pembroke Hill, Rockhurst, St. Joseph, St. Pius, and St. Thomas Aquinas 
Potential Game Locations: Avila, Bishop Miege, Pembroke Hill, Rockhurst, St. Joseph, St. Pius, and St. Thomas Aquinas (No games at Saint James this Fall due to construction)

WEIGHT LIMITS (Max weight to carry the ball): 5th Grade – 112 lbs; 6th Grade – 126 lbs; 7th Grade – 145 lbs; 8th Grade – 162 lbs.

FACILITY GUIDELINES / General notes

ALL FACILITIES:
Only players, coaches, and game personnel on the field/track.  All spectators must be outside of the fence.

No pets allowed.

No photographers allowed on the field during the games. Filming games allowed from stands only / videos cannot be used for scouting purposes unless agreed to by opposing coaches beforehand.

There could be a gate fee for all spectators ($5 a household, $2 adults, $1 12 and under).  CYO does not collect gate money but facilities may collect to offset operational costs.

No alcohol allowed.

No games at Saint James Academy HS this Fall due to construction

Bishop Miege:

No tents

No Chairs

Rockhurst:

No parking in the lot by the American Flag, which is in the southwest corner of the stadium (Parking should be in the lot to the north of the stadium or up top by the school)

Do not enter the stadium until 1 hour prior to the first game.
Pembroke Facility Guidelines

St. Pius:
Gates will not open until 8:30am. If teams want to warm up before then they can access the grass practice field. 

Parishes are combined using a predefined POD system (see below) to create regional teams.  Players only play in their designated PODs unless grandfathered in from prior year.
Age groups will be divided within the league as necessary to form a competitive league. Players are not recruited, hand picked or allowed to play on teams of their own preference.

For more information on practice times, uniforms and any other parish specific questions please reach out directly to your AD/DSM.

How can officials/Coaches be evaluated for their performance?

Note: Anonymous submittals will not be addressed

Coaches / Coaches Evaluation Form 
Officials / Officials Evaluation Form

RULES OF COMPETITION

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GET 100% OF YOUR COACHES CERTIFIED
This is a reminder that your coaches must complete their certification before stepping onto the practice field.

Coaches need the right knowledge and teaching methods to instruct and influence the young athletes in your league.
Encourage them to get certified today to unlock resources and tools for their coaching needs.
Encourage your clubs to get 100% of coaches certified.
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Questions?
Call the USA Football team at 317-614-7752 or email us at support@usafootball.com if you have questions or believe that you've completed this task.

AD/DSM Parish contact    |    Parent/Coaches Certifications

CYO Game Swap Rules click here

TACKLE FOOTBALL GENERAL INFORMATION

 Q: When does the season begin and end?
A: Early Sept-Late Oct. Check with your AD/DSM for information regarding practices.

Q: Who can play and when are games typically held?
A: Boys grades 5th-8th Th/Sat

Q: How many games in a season?
A: 6 games and post season qualifiers

Q: Does the parish provide uniforms?
A: Yes. Contact your parish AD/DSM.

Q: When are practices during the week?
A: Practice starts August. Contact your parish AD/DSM for details. CYO is not involved with parish practices or tryouts.

Q: Do coaches receive any training specific to football?
A: Coaches are required to complete online USA Football certification. Click here for more information:  USA Football

Q: Where can we read the Rules of Competition?
A: Rules of Competition 

Q: Who do I contact about sports at my parish?
A: Contact your parish Director of Sports Ministry, DSM / Click here for the DSM Directory:  AD/DSM 

 ADDITIONAL GENERAL INFORMATION 

• All coaches of any sport are required to be VIRTUS compliant before any sport begins.  
  Please click here for more information. Mandatory Certifications, Detailed help with VIRTUS registration, VIRTUS Training
• A prayer is said before each sporting event.  Suggested prayers can be found here:  Catholic Sports Prayers
• There is a no tolerance rule for unsportsmanlike behavior by players, coaches or parents at any sporting event.