Notice of CYO Rules:
Athlete must be a student of St. Joseph School, or a registered parishioner of St. Joseph, Christ the Redeemer, or St. John Fisher University Parish to play St. Joseph football.
PARENT CONTACT INFORMATION
Notice of CYO Rules
As of 4/1/25 the CYO does have Maximum weight limit rules for each of the grade levels for CYO
4th grade football it is 135 pounds
5/6th Grade football it is 150 pounds
7/8th Grade football it is 190 pounds, although any player weighing between 181-190 can only play as a lineman
Please note that if there are any changes to these rules going into the 2025 season, I will make sure to communicate that to you all ahead of time
You may visit the CYO Website to review any rules for football or any sport offered by the CYO
https://info.aod.org/articles/athletics
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 player 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 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.
IMPORTANT:
You will upload a doctor-signed MHSAA Physical and complete ALL medical forms. Athletes will not be able to participate in Fall sports if these items are not completed on time. See your confirmation email for details of next steps.
For a Physical to be Valid for the 2025-2026 year it must be completed on or After April 15th, 2025
Registration Deadline June 30th
Practice schedules will be announced over the summer
Summer activities schedule (These are Optional, all are invited to attend)
Skills and Drills sessions
Wednesday Nights from 6:30-8pm
Starting June 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16, and 30th
Football Camp Days
July 21-23 from 6-8pm
All activites will be taking place on the Football field
