Boys Basketball

General Program Information

Welcome to Spartan Boys Basketball!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

The St. Edward boys basketball program is the only local sports program in Newark designed to provide young athletes, grades 2-8, for boys and girls* 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 Boys Basketball Program.

For detailed information please visit the Oakland Diocese CYO basketball website as well as our Mission Valley League website.

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

*NOTE: Girls who participate in the Boys CYO Basketball season during the Fall are not eligible to play in the Girls CYO Basketball season in the Spring.

St. Edward CYO Eligibility Requirements

IMPORTANT NOTE ON ST. EDWARD CYO ELIGIBILITY

To participate in the St. Edward CYO program, you must 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) Upload a copy of Birth Certificate if you are a new player
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

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

Game & Practice Schedules

Game Schedules

Schedules will be distributed shortly before the start of league play in late October/early November.

Practice Schedules

Place: Newark Junior High School and/or Siliman Center

Days & Time: TBD. Practice schedule will be provided in early to mid-September after teams have been declared.

Coaches' Corner

SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING

ALL adults participating in CYO activities must complete diocesan Safe Environment Training. Only an adult who has completed this training is allowed to run practices.

For more information, please visit: https://oakdiocese.org/cyo-basketball and https://oakdiocese.org/safe-environment

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 Diocesan website at http://www.oakdiocese.org/youth-and-young-adults/cyo/basketball

For all questions about registration, practices, or general program details, please contact us at [email protected]

Online Registration

2025-26 CYO Boys Basketball

IMPORTANT:

To register your child, please find your child's grade and click on "Register Now" button below to fill out the online form, which consists of the following:

CYO Parental Permission and Health Authorization Form
CYO Code of Conduct and Social Media Agreement Form
CYO Concussion Information Sheet

In addition, for participants NOT enrolled in either St. Edward School or Faith Formation must also upload the following items:

Check that your address qualify for the St. Edward Parish CYO boundary here.
Copy of current utility bill (PG&E, Water Bill or Garbage Bill only) showing the player's parent's name and address
For new players only, please also upload a copy of her Birth Certificate

Please note that St. Edward CYO Boys Basketball is only open to Grades 2-8.

Also note that we cannot guarantee that your child will be placed on a single-grade level team.