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The St. Edward girls basketball program is the only local sports program in Newark designed to provide young girl athletes grades 2-8 access to a high quality organized basketball program. Every Spartan athlete is given an opportunity for fair play in a competitive environment. The program promotes and teaches fundamental basketball along with life lessons in sportsmanship, spirituality and service to others because taking care of each other is key to a successful future. You can find registration info and eligibility requirements below along with practices, games and volunteer coaching information for the St. Edward Girl's Basketball Program. For additional information please visit the Oakland Diocese CYO Basketball.

If you have additional questions please email: [email protected].

Important Note on St. Edward CYO Eligibility

To be a part of the St. Edward Girl's CYO basketball team, your daughter must be in grades 2-8* AND meet one of the following eligibility requirements as set forth by the St. Edward CYO board and the Oakland Diocese:

• Enrolled as a student of St. Edward School
• Enrolled in St. Edward Parish Faith Formation
• Reside within the St. Edward Parish boundaries in accordance with the Oakland Diocese parish boundaries tool map here as well as upload these documents:
       1) If you are a new player upload a copy of Birth Certificate
       2) Upload a picture of your address from the diocese tool map
       3) Upload a copy of current utility bill showing address within the St. Edward boundary

* If your daughter played for the CYO BOYS Basketball program in the fall of the current school year, then she is not eligible to play for the CYO Girls program the same school year.



For additional information, please visit the St. Edward CYO player eligibility requirement page or contact the girls athletic director below.

Email: [email protected]

Games and Schedules:
The St. Edward girl's basketball team participates in the South Alameda County League (SAC). Games are scheduled and managed by the board and the Oakland Diocese. Please visit the Oakland Diocese CYO Basketball for the latest schedule and results.

Grade 3 is an instructional division (scores are not displayed and standings are not posted)

Practice Schedules:
Place: Newark Junior High School

Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting in late January or early February.

Time: Varies by grade between 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Safe Environment Training:
All adults participating in CYO activities must complete the diocesan Safe Environment Training. Only an adult that has completed this training is allowed to run practices. Both head and assistant coaches require the following below. To learn more about coaching in CYO check out the Oakland Diocese Coaches Workshop.

1. Attend a CYO coaches certification workshop
2. Complete the Virtus Safe Environment Training
3. Livescan fingerprint screening (available at coaches workshop for a nominal fee)

Tournaments:
There are various tournaments both preseason and during the season. If you are interested in entering your team in a tournament, please contact the St. Edward Athletic Director.

For a list of some tournaments, please visit the Oakland Diocese tournament page.