CYO Basketball provides youth from grades 3 through 12 in the Diocese of Rochester, NY with a place to engage in physical activity and promote teamwork, sportsmanship and Christian values. St. Rita CYO tries to show that there is a place for Jesus in sports. Click here to contact Elizabeth Kwiatkowski about CYO at St. Rita.
As of 10/21/24, registration is full for most teams. We still have space for girls in grades 3-6.
Click here to be added to the waiting list.
- Registration is open to boys and girls in grades 3-12.
- Preference for St. Rita teams is given to St. Rita parishioners and St. Rita School students who register by October 15.
- The number of teams at each level is dependent on availability of coaches and number of interested players - there is no guarantee that we will have teams for all interested players, but we will do our best to connect you with an appropriate team at another parish if necessary.
- Payment is not due until we can confirm that there will be a team for your player. This year's fees are: $140 for grades 3-6, $160 for grades 7-8, $200 for grades 9-12 (this includes a new uniform fee for all players). Contact Elizabeth for a family discount for 3+ players or financial assistance. More information will be provided in mid-October regarding payment of fees and uniforms.
If you are interested in coaching, please fill out an application below and send it to elizabeth.kwiatkowski@dor.org.
FAQs
When are practices?
Practices generally begin the first week of November. Each team is scheduled to practice once a week for about an hour. Some teams choose to share practices once in a while to get in an extra practice or if the gym is not available during the usual time that week. We thank you in advance for your understanding that this is a busy place and the gym gets used for many activities, which may change the practice schedule. We ask that all parents, regardless of the age of your player, come to the gym door when dropping off and picking up – we need to make sure everyone is safe and goes home with the right person.
When are games?
Games begin the first weekend in December. The regular season goes through mid-February. Tournaments may be at any time, but are often held over the holidays. Participation in tournaments in up to each individual team. Tournament fees are not included in the registration fee, so your coach will collect an additional amount required to participate in a tournament.
What is expected of parents?
We rely on volunteers to coach, keep score, run the clock, set up, clean up, and keep things running smoothly throughout the season. Safety is one of our main priorities, so these volunteer positions require completion of Creating a Safe Environment (CASE) training. The site manager greets guests, makes sure supplies are available, and fills in where needed or between games. Detailed information is provided. This is very valuable role to all participants, so please consider taking a shift or two at this position.
How many teams will there be? Will my child make it on a team?
We only have space for a limited number of teams at St. Rita, but we do our best to accommodate interested players and find everyone a space on a team. Our policy here is that your child may not play for both St. Rita and another basketball team or another sport that is going to interfere with his or her commitment to this team. Your child is expected to attend at least 90% of practices and games. (If you have other commitments, please note this on the registration form so we can adjust team sizes accordingly, when possible.) Our teams are generally based on a first-come, first-served principle, with at least 66% of the team registered at St. Rita or another parish in the Diocese . Evaluation sessions may be held to assess players abilities and balance the teams; these are not tryouts – placement on a team is not dependent on ability.
Click here for a coaching application.