Notice of CYO Rules: Limited Membership rule regarding Student athletes playing for their school team and participating on a travel team (they cannot play for both for the full season, but there are exceptions see rule below).

limited membership rule: For all other sports, both team and individual, the limited team membership rule commences with a student’s first participation in a contest or scrimmage (not practice).

Exception: During the junior high/middle school season a member of the school team in that sport may participate in a maximum of two (2) non-school meets or contests in that sport while not representing his or her school. An event held on not more than three (3) consecutive calendar days is considered a single event.  THIS IS FOR GRADES 4-8 ONLY


IF you have any questions regarding rules,schedules,or registration please email ad@stjoelo.org

CYO rules: You must be a student of St. Joseph School, or registered parishioner of St. Joseph, Christ the Redeemer, or St. John Fisher Chapel  to play for the St. Joseph team.

Practices  can begin the week of November 11th, Please plan on tryouts on that day and/or practices depending on registration numbers. Practices are usually 2-3 times per week. Games are usually on the weekend and begin in early December, but there may be games during the week. Teams might participate in holiday (Thanksgiving and Christmas) tournaments.

No league games will be scheduled the week between Christmas and New Years Day.

There WILL be games during Winter Break in February.  Last week of regular season is February 15-22nd. 

Uniform Jersey and Shorts will be provided to each player and will be returned promptly at the end of the basketball season.

Failure to do so will result in that players family being billed for the entire uniform.

Parent/Legal Guardian Assumption of Risk and Authorization. As the parent or legal guardian of the player, I am aware that participation in sports requires an acceptance of risk of possible injury. Thus, as the parent or legal guardian of the above named play I understand, recognize, and accept the risk of possible injury in the participation of sports. I attest to the availability of health insurance, and commit to notifying the Athletic Director in the event that such coverage is terminated, or replaced. Additionally I commit to notifying the Athletic Director of any material medical conditions present, or that may surface during this year with the Player, that could increase the risk of injury for the player, or his/her teammates. I will submit a completed physical prior to the commencement of practice or game play. I hereby give my consent for the above named player to participate in the CYO Athletics. I understand that there is a chance of accidents or injuries in any athletic activity. I understand that CYO, St. Joseph Parish, St. Joseph School is not responsible in any way for accidents or injuries incurred during activities sponsored by any of the above named organizations. I give my permission for my son/daughter to be treated by a physician or dentist and/or any physician or dentist in attendance if parent/guardian cannot be contacted. I give my consent to participate in this sport:

I hereby grant the Catholic Youth Organization of the Archdiocese of Detroit permission to use photos or videos of myself/ or my child taken during a CYO Athletic/ Agency event. In addition, I realize photos taken may be published on our Facebook pages, newsletters, websites, or other media.

Physical forms may be found in the rack outside of the school office or on the school website, under athletics. The doctor must fill out this form and you need to fill in the rest of the form completely before your child may participate in any camps or practices for the season. There are FOUR sides to the form that will need to be filled out COMPLETELY. If an item does not apply, please write in N/A.

A valid Physical must be dated either on or after April 15, 2024.