St. Anastasia CYO Program

1. St. Anastasia CYO Program January 15, 2013

2. Mission Statement • The Catholic Youth Organization serves the children who live within the boundaries of St. Anastasia Parish or attend The Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy. It endeavors to help young people be more Christ like in the way they live. It promotes participation and sportsmanship, with the leadership necessary to form a well rounded individual, who will be prepared to live in society, with honor, dignity and Christian values, promoting Church, Family, Unity, and Community.

3. Philosophy • Inspired by the Good News, the Catholic Youth Organization emphasizes the following values: • To encourage our young men and women toward Christian leadership, growth in social awareness, and the development of sound Christian values; • To encourage fairness, compassion, truth and cooperation through recreational activities; • To encourage and challenge our youth to participate and serve those more needy in their Parish and Community; • To encourage a respect for authority, a sensitivity for the rights of the individual and a loyalty to one's team and parish; • To encourage sportsmanship and self-control in the face of adversity; • To encourage the growth of each participant as a player, and avoid a 'win at all costs' attitude; • To foster respect and cooperation among all people.

4. Organization Chart Parish Moderator Msgr. Sherman Board Treasurer Kathleen Furlong Board President Joseph Mattone PAR Carolyn Derby Board Secretary (Open) Athletic Director Soccer Michael Zgaljardic Athletic Director Swimming RichardBohack Athletic Director Basketball Elizabeth Carty Athletic Director Softball Gina Stoner Athletic Director Baseball (Open) Coaches and Assistant Coaches All Sports

5. Responsibilities 1/2 • Parish Moderator – Responsible for sponsoring teams in the CYO programs and ensuring that the program adheres to the mission statement and philosophy of CYO. • Board President – Responsible for monitoring and promoting the CYO programs, ensuring compliance with CYO rules and regulations, addressing any issues or problems which arise. • Board Treasurer – Responsible for maintaining accurate financial books and records in collaboration with the Parish Bookkeeper. Summarizing deposits, submitting check requests for CYO fees and invoices, distributing checks to coaches to cover team costs, following up on balances owed, recordingregistrations received and preparing rosters. • Board Secretary – Responsible for communication between the Parish, CYO Office, PAR, Athletic Directors, Coaches/Assistant Coaches, and Families. Also responsible for all correspondence and keeping minutes.

6. Responsibilities 2/2 • Parish Athletic Representative – Responsible for all interaction with the CYO central office including submission of teams, attending meetings, and ensuring that all rosters are complete, accurate, and submitted on a timely basis. • Athletic Director – Responsible for attending CYO meetings for their sport, entering teams on the timetable mandated by CYO, submitting complete and accurate rosters on a timely basis to the PAR, ordering uniforms and equipment for all teams, arranging for home fields, gym, or pool time, submitting check requests to the Treasurer for ref fees, uniforms, equipment, and other costs incurred, and ensuring there are coaches who are VIRTUS trained for all teams. • Coaches/Assistant Coaches – Responsible for all instructional aspects of the sport, ensuring that all children receive fair playing time, and that the safety of the children is a first priority. Also responsible for direct communication with the families to ensure they know about all practice and competition schedules. Must also ensure their VIRTUS certification is up to date. • Families – Register on a timely basis. Facilitate your child’s participation at all practices and competitions, and let the coach know if your child will be absent. Most of all be a supportive and respectful fan.

7. General Description - Soccer Instructional Clinic Soccer clinic is held in the fall (September to November) and spring (April to May) on Saturday mornings at Memorial Field in Douglaston. This is an instructional clinic for 4 and 5 year olds. Children are taught basic soccer skills to prepare them for competitive play, which begins in first grade.  CYO Teams Team competition is offered through the CYO program for all boys and girls in grades 1 through 8. Depending on number of children enrolled, teams may be co-ed, all boys, or all girls. More then one grade may also be combined if necessary. All children are eligible to play, assuming they meet the age requirements and there is room on a team. There are no try-outs.  The Fall Season runs from September to November and the Spring Season runs from late March to May. Practices Generally practices are held once a week at Memorial Field in Douglaston. Times vary and are determined by the individual coach. Games Teams compete against CYO teams from other parishes. There is generally one game per week, although occasionally there could be two. All games are held on the weekends. Locations vary depending on the team that is being played.

8. General Description - Swimming Description Competitive Swim Team for boys and girls up to age 14. There is no minimum age requirement for participation. While we do work on improving stroke techniques, this is not swimming lessons. Children must be able to swim 25 yards (1 lap of the pool) to join.  Swimming test will be given the first day of practice for all new swimmers. Practices Saturday mornings at Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston from 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM from September through April. Competitions Friday evenings at Bayside High School, Richmond Hill High School or Fort Hamilton High School at either 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM or 9:00 PM. Times vary from week to week. Boys' swim meets are held from November through January and girls' swim meets are held from January through April. There are also additional meets at the end of each season for Olympics and Championships on the weekends. The times and locations for these meets vary.

9. General Description - Basketball Instructional Clinic Basketball clinic is held from November through February on Tuesday evenings for 1 hour at Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston. This is an instructional clinic for boys and girls in Kindergarten to Second Grade. Children are taught basic basketball skills to prepare them for competitive play, which begins in third grade. CYO Teams Team competition is offered through the CYO program for all boys and girls in grades 3 through 8. Boys and girls play on separate teams although girls are eligible to play on boy’s teams if they prefer. All children are eligible to play, assuming they meet the age requirements and there is room on a team. There are no try-outs.  The girl’s season runs from mid-October through January, and the boy’s season runs from November through February.  Practices Practices are one hour per week, generally on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday evenings. Times vary and are determined by the individual coach and gym availability. They are held either at Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston or PS 186 on Little Neck Parkway in Glen Oaks. Games Teams compete against CYO teams from other parishes. There is generally one game per week, although occasionally there could be two. All games are held on the weekends. Locations vary depending on the team that is being played.  Home games are played at MS 67 on Marathon Parkway in Little Neck.

10. General Description - Softball Instructional Clinic Practices are held one afternoon per week at MS 67 or PS 187 on Marathon Parkway in Little Neck. This is an instructional clinic for girls in Kindergarten to Second Grade. Children are taught basic softball skills to prepare them for competitive play, which begins in third grade. CYO Teams Team competition is offered through the CYO program for all girls in grades 3 through 8. All children are eligible to play, assuming they meet the age requirements and there is room on a team. There are no try-outs.  The season runs from mid-April through June.  Practices Practices are generally one day per week at either MS 67 or PS 187 on Marathon Parkway in Little Neck. Times vary and are determined by the individual coach and field availability. Games Teams compete against CYO teams from other parishes. There are generally one or two games per week. Games are held at 6:00PM on weeknights or anytime on the weekends. Locations vary depending on the team that is being played.  Home games are played at MS 67 or PS 187 on Marathon Parkway in Little Neck. Games are played on blacktop, not grass fields.

11. General Description - Baseball T-Ball, Manager Pitch, Machine Pitch St. Anastasia CYO sponsors teams in the DAC league for boys in grades Pre-K to 2nd grade. Games are held from April to June any day of the week. Practices are held one afternoon per week generally at Memorial Field in Douglaston. These are instructional leagues to teach the boys basic baseball skills to prepare them for competitive CYO play, which begins in third grade. CYO Teams Team competition is offered through the CYO program for all boys in grades 3 through 8. All children are eligible to play, assuming they meet the age requirements and there is room on a team. There are no try-outs.  The season runs from mid-April through June.  Practices Practices are generally one day per week at Memorial Field in Douglaston as determined by the individual coach and field availability. Games Teams compete against CYO teams from other parishes. There are generally one or two games per week. Games are held at 6:00PM on weeknights or anytime on the weekends. Locations vary depending on the team that is being played. 

12. Possible Program Expansion • The following sports are currently not sponsored within the St. Anastasia CYO Program due to lack of volunteers. • Volleyball • Track and Field • Cheerleading • If you are interested in pursuing these programs please let us know.

13. Important Dates • CYO Communion Breakfast – March 10, 2013 • Celebration of our Catholic values. • Annual Registration – June 2013 • Timely registration ensures that teams are entered in the appropriate age groups. • Accurate and complete information is needed to make informed decisions. • Watch for notice in bulletin and through e-mail.

14. Open Forum • Volunteer to Help! • All are welcome as long as you are VIRTUS Trained • How can we help? • We welcome your: • Questions • Comments • Concerns