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The St. Edward girls volleyball is the only Newark girl sports program that provides young girl athletes interested in playing and learning about volleyball. Every Spartan athlete is given an opportunity for fair play in a competitive environment. The program promotes and teaches fundamental volleyball along with life lessons in sportsmanship, spirituality and service to others as the program is made up of volunteers who care for the success of your student athlete's and their future on and off the court.

You can find registration info and eligibility requirements below along with practices, games, and volunteer coaching information for the St. Edward Girl's Volleyball Program. For additional information please visit the Oakland Diocese CYO Volleyball.

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 volleyball team, your daughter must be in grades 2-8* and meet one of the three following eligibility requirements as set forth by the St. Edward CYO board and the Oakland Diocese.Please note second graders will play up in the 3rd grade instructional division.

• 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 Tool Map. Click the diocsese tool map here to find out if your address qualifies. Beside being a boundary player you will also need to upload these documents:
       1) If you are a new player upload a copy of Birth Certificate
       2) Upload a picture/screenshot of your address from the diocese tool map above
       3) Upload a copy of current utility bill showing your address within the St. Edward boundary

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 volleyball team participates in the South Alameda County League (SAC). Games are scheduled and managed by the league and the Oakland Diocese. Please visit the SAC Girl's CYO league for the latest schedule and results.

Grade 3 is an instructional division (scores are not displayed and standings are not posted). Second graders will also play up in the 3rd grade division.

Practice Schedules:
Place: Newark Junior High School

Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting in September.

Time: Varies by grade and/or number of teams 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.