Region 20 General Rules and Guidelines

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All coaches, head or assistant, must be accredited in the following two ways:

1.  Coaching Orientation Course

All coaches MUST complete orientation BEFORE the start of their second season of coaching a CYO team.  No exceptions will be made. 

 Browse to this site for the latest orientation schedules.

 http://www.oyya.org/athletics/2009-2010%20Coaches%20Orientation%20Schedule%20for%20Website%20Revised%20June%2023%202009.pdf

Otherwise, contact OYYA at 215-965-4638 for times and locations of orientation courses.

2.  Criminal/Child Abuse Background Check

All CYO coaches must also complete a child abuse/criminal background check to be eligible to coach.  Forms must be on file at the coach's parish.  Also, all coaches must attend the "Protecting God's Children Awareness" seminar sponsored by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops.  Contact OYYA at 215-965-4638 for further information.