Boys and Girls Intermediate Track & Field District and Championship

Youth and Young Adult Ministry and CYO Office
7911 Detroit Avenue Cleveland, OH 44102
P 216.334.1261, F 216.334.1270
795 Russell Avenue, Akron, OH 44307
P 330.379.3636, F 330.535.9040
www.dioceseofclevelandcyo.org
Boys and Girls Intermediate
Track & Field District and Championship Meets
On behalf of CYO we would like to congratulate you and your team on the season you’ve been having thus
far. As we begin looking forward to the championship meets, all teams are invited to participate in the
Diocese of Cleveland Boys and Girls Intermediate District and Championship Meets. Please review the
attached information to ensure those in attendance experience a smooth-running meet. The cooperation
from coaches, athletes and fans is appreciated and expected.
Proceeds from the Diocese of Cleveland CYO Championships will be placed in the Bishop Roger Gries
CYO Good Shepherd Fund to assist our CYO parishes and staff with training, supplies, and support for the
mission of CYO.
The Intermediate Diocese of Cleveland CYO Championship will be held as follows:
 District Meets - Saturday, May 16th
o Division 1 competing at 10:00 AM
o Division 2 competing at 12:30 PM
o Locations: Padua High School & Independence High School
o See attached sheet for division listing and team’s district meet site
 Diocese of Cleveland CYO Finals – Thursday, May 21
o 6:00 PM Meet Begins (5:00 PM - Gates open)
o Division 1 compete in running events first, Division 2 compete in field events first
o Location: Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School
All involved are encouraged to practice our faith as we show respect for each other, display appreciation
for effort by all participants, cheer positively, and practice the best sportsmanship. The championships are
a tribute to the skills of the teams and their coaches. Sportsmanship extends to fans and other supporters
in the bleachers.
Please remind your fans of acceptable behavior. We will not tolerate any
unsportsmanlike behavior. Those in attendance at the CYO events should represent the mission &
philosophy of CYO Athletics.
Entry Fees & Admission
 Team Fee: There will be a $50 team fee (covers both genders) for the District Meet to cover the cost
of additional officials to run the meet. This should be paid to the Meet Director on the day of your
meet. Please make checks payable to “Diocese of Cleveland CYO”. There is no team fee for the
Diocese of Cleveland Championship Finals.
 Admission Charge:
Adults
= $3.00
Students
= 2.00
Seniors
= 1.00
Family
= 8.00
General Meet Information
 Each Team is to submit the following District Meet Eligibility Sheet to the CYO Office by May 13.
 Two (2) entries per individual event allowed, with both entries scoring towards the Team
Championship.
 One (1) entry per relay event.
 An athlete is permitted to participate in a total of three (3) events.
 Entry Deadline is Friday, May 15th at 12:00noon.
 Rain Date: If the District Meet(s) cannot be completed on May 16th, they shall resume on May 17th at
1:00pm. If the Championship meet cannot be completed on May 21st, it shall resume on May 22nd.
Entry Process
 The Entry Window will open on April 27, 2015.
 We will be using www.athletic.net for registration. Please read the following for details and
reference the athletic.net supplement sent to you at the start of the season.
 Paper Entries will NOT be accepted. Please do not wait until the last minute to submit your entries.
 Athletes can only participate in one championship meet (Either Intermediate or Youth/Cadet).
 B-Teams
o In order to have a B-Team in either division, a minimum of five (5) Track Events and three (3)
Field Events must be entered on the A-Team.
o B-Team roster athletes cannot compete for the A-Team relays, under any circumstance. Make
sure that you have alternates for your A-Team relays available on your A-Team roster, just in
case.
o If you have a B-Team, these athletes should be entered in www.athletic.net under the same
meet title as your District Meet with the added designation of “B-Teams” at the end of the title.
 Please review your entries upon completion and print out a report of your entries to bring to the
meet.
 All entries are due on-line by 12:00noon on Friday May 15th.
 Once the registration deadline passes, you will not be allowed to add to any individual events.
 You will be permitted to make replacements/substitutions for athletes already entered and to
scratch athletes. Relays may be changed in accordance to the relay sheet list of entries (maximum
of 8 athletes listed per relay).
 All athletes entered into this meet must have a submitted time or distance that is representative of
the athlete’s proven ability. It is the coach’s responsibility to make sure all times and distances are
accurate. If a time or distance is not submitted for an athlete or does not appear to represent the
athlete’s capabilities (in the view of CYO administration), for lane assignments and flights the
athlete will be seeded last.
 If you have any problems with the on-line entry system, please contact Joe Magill at (216) 334-1261
ext.19.
Coaches Verification Form & Relay Cards
 Each team is to have the head coach sign the Coach’s Verification form and bring to the meet.
Please do not fax to the CYO Office. Return the form to meet personnel at the time of meet
check-in.
 Relay teams must complete the attached relay cards. Bring the relay cards to the meet. Please
do not fax to the CYO Office The relay cards should be submitted at the bull pen for the event
when the team is checked in.
Diocese Championship Qualification Process
 The top four (4) finishers in each event at each District Meet will qualify and advance to the Diocese
of Cleveland CYO Track & Field Championship Meet.
 If there are any ties for the fourth (4th) qualifying spot, they will be broken at the conclusion of the
meet for that gender.
 Absent athletes will be disqualified from tie breakers and not considered for advancement.
 Check the results before your athletes leave.
Championship Tournament T-Shirts
The CYO will be selling Championship Tournament Meet T-shirts at the Districts and Championship.
These T-shirts will have our CYO Championship logo on the front as well as list the participating teams
on the back. If you would like to pre-order your T-shirts, to insure size availability, return the attached
order form to the CYO Office by Monday, May 11th at 12:00 noon.
Team Volunteers
Each team must provide volunteers to staff the meet. The listing of volunteers needed will be sent out
to coaches and pastoral designees by May 4. Each team must coordinate with the parents or coaches
of the team to insure that their staffing requirements are fulfilled. Those teams on the District Meet
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assignment list with an “H” after their name will coordinate with Joe Magill to serve in leadership roles at
those meets.
Athlete Requirements
 Team uniforms must meet the standards outlined in the CYO rulebook. Shirts & spandex worn
under the team uniform MUST meet the requirements as outlined in the CYO rulebook. Penalty for
illegal uniform is disqualification from the event.
 Mandatory Participation is in effect for the District Meets. All members of your team that are
available to participate must be registered and participate in at least one (1) event.
District Meet Order of Events
Gates open one (1) hour before the start of each meet; a coach’s meeting will be held 30 minutes
before the start of each meet.
–
9:00 a.m.
Gates Open
–
9:30 a.m. (12:00 noon)
Coaches Meeting near finish line.
–
10:00 a.m. (12:30 p.m.)
Girls will run first and boys will compete in the field events first at
the District meets. Then they will switch.
100m Preliminaries -
Qualify to final based on place in heat – number of qualifiers
from each heat dependent on number of heats (8 runners in
final)
1600m Run -
Top 4 Finishers qualify to Championship
4x100m Relay -
Top 4 Finishers qualify to Championship
400m Dash -
Top 4 Finishers qualify to Championship
200m Hurdles -
Top 4 Finishers qualify to Championship
100m Dash Finals -
Top 4 Finishers qualify to Championship
800m Run-
Top 4 Finishers qualify to Championship
200m Dash-
Top 4 Finishers qualify to Championship
4x200m Relay -
Top 4 Finishers qualify to Championship
Places and Awards
 Times that are tied from separate heats will be declared tied; if only one heat is run, the place in the
heat will determine final place.
 Awards will be given to the top eight (8) competitors in each event. Team trophies will be given to the
top two (2) teams in each Division.
 Scoring will be for eight (8) places - 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1. B-Team members will be scored separately
from A-Team members.
 Coaches should pick-up the team and event awards before leaving the meet.
If you have any questions about the Track & Field Championship Tournament, please contact
Joe Magill, CYO Athletic Director 216.334.1261 ext. 19 jmagill@ccdocle.org
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Diocese of Cleveland CYO Intermediate District Meets
Online Entry Instructions
These meets are using free online registration at Athletic.net
The Championship meets have been added to the calendar
Dioc of Cleveland CYO District 1 Meet
Dioc of Cleveland CYO District 2 Meet
Dioc of Cleveland CYO District 3 Meet
Dioc of Cleveland CYO District 4 Meet
When you are adding your B-Teams- Please add the meets with B-Team or C-Team to your team’s
calendar.
Steps to register your team in Atletic.net
 Sign in to your account
 Select “Edit Calendar”
 Select one of the following meets (two (2) meets if you have B- Team):
1) Diocese of Cleveland CYO District 1 Meet
2) Diocese of Cleveland CYO District 2 Meet
3) Diocese of Cleveland CYO District 3 Meet
4) Diocese of Cleveland CYO District 4 Meet
 Proceed to "Register athletes..." below
Register athletes for District Championship Meets
 Review the handout send to coaches at the beginning of the season.
 Click on either an Athlete or an Event
 Enter “Standing Long Jump” as the “Triple Jump”
 Select the athletes you want to compete, the division they are competing in (remember to select &
verify the Division of the athlete), and verify their seed mark
 Be sure to click the Update button to save your changes after updating the athlete or event
 To remove athletes from an event, select the '--' line
 For Relay Events, you must enter the relay seed time in the box next to one of the participating
athletes. For Relays, mark the members that will be running it. There will be a paper relay form to list
up to eight (8) athletes that may be participating in that relay.
 Print your entries and bring a copy to the meet
 Review the printout of team entries to verify the correct Division and Events have been entered for each
of your athletes!
Any questions, contact Joe Magill at (216) 334-1261, ext. 19.
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DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND CYO TRACK & FIELD
INTERMEDIATE DIVISIONS - 2015
DIVISION 1
DISTRICT 1
PADUA FRANCISCAN HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 2
B
G
Incarnate Word Academy
4
10
St. Albert the Great
11
St. Angela Merici
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL
B
G
Immaculate Heart of Mary
7
4
3
St. Agatha-St. Aloysius
11
8
6
17
St. Barnabas
3
2
St. Anthony of Padua - Parma
7
8
St. Basil the Great (H)
9
13
St. Charles Borromeo (H)
10
2
St. Clare (H)
14
7
St. Mark
8
9
St. Gabriel
8
6
St. Peter - North Ridgeville
5
7
St. Hilary
14
5
St. Raphael
20
71
8
74
10
55
129
B
G
11 St. Paschal Baylon
67
138
DIVISION 2
DISTRICT 3
PADUA FRANCISCAN HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 4
B
G
4
6
Assumption (H)
3
1
0
0
Emmanuel Christian School
5
2
Holy Trinity - Avon
5
0
Gesu
13
2
Lakewood Catholic Academy (H)
3
8
Holy Family - Stow
4
7
Mater Dei Academy
0
0
Notre Dame Elementary
3
3
SS. Robert & William
10
9
Sacred Heart of Jesus - Wadsworth
1
0
St. Ambrose
2
5
Seton Catholic School
1
3
St. Bernadette
3
3
Spring Garden Waldorf School
3
2
0
0
St. Anselm
6
4
St. Bridget of Kildare
9
1
St. Augustine
1
1
St. Dominic
3
3
St. Francis de Sales - Akron
1
7
St. Francis Xavier
4
1
St. John Vianney
3
3
St. Ignatius of Antioch
2
3
St. Mary - Chardon
1
3
St. Joan of Arc
4
5
St. Matthew - Akron
2
6
0
0
St. Patrick - Kent
3
4
1
3
St. Rita
3
4
0
0
St. Sebastian (H)
10
11
St. Mary of the Falls
2
0
63
63
Sts. Joseph & John
2
54
11
58
112
Archbishop Lyke School
Holy Family - Parma
St. Brendan-St. Richard
St. Joseph - Amherst
not participating
not participating
not participating
not participating
St. Joseph - Avon Lake
St. Mary - Avon
not participating
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL
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Eligible Athletes for the Intermediate Track and Field Championships
TO:
FAX TO:
CYO Athletic Office
(216) 334-1270 - rdowdell@ccdocle.org
FROM:
FAX:
EMAIL: __________________________________
(
)
PHONE: (
)
Team Name: ___________________________________ Team City:
The Following are the athletes that I declare as eligible to participate for my team in the Intermediate Championship. I
certify that these athletes are listed on the team’s official roster that is on file with the CYO Office. I certify that these
athletes meet the eligibility requirements as outlined in the CYO Bylaws and that these athletes are not participating in the
Youth or Cadet Championship Meets.
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Boys
Name
Grade
______________________________________
Name
Grade
______________________________________
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______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
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Girls
Name
Grade
Name
Grade
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
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______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
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Rosters are due by 5:00 p.m. on May 13, 2015.
I verify and certify that these athletes are from my team and meet the requirements outlined above to participate in the
Intermediate Championships.
Head Coach’s Signature_____________________________________________ Date:
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Youth and Young Adult Ministry and CYO Office
7911 Detroit Avenue Cleveland, OH 44102
P 216.334.1261, F 216.334.1270
795 Russell Avenue, Akron, OH 44307
P 330.379.3636, F 330.535.9040
www.dioceseofclevelandcyo.org
TO:
FAX TO:
CYO Athletic Office
(216) 334-1270
wmask@ccdocle.org
FROM:
FAX:
EMAIL: _________________________________
(
)
PHONE: (
)
Below you will find an order form for CYO Volleyball Championship T-shirts from the CYO. To facilitate a team pre-order
we ask that you complete the form below and fax to the CYO Office (216-334-1270) by 12:00noon on May 11th, 2015.
For pick-up, when you arrive at the competition site, bring the checks to the t-shirt table and you will then receive a bag
of t-shirts for the team. The gray short-sleeve shirt will have a three color logo on the front and participating team names
on the back.
If you should have any questions please call 216.334.1261 ext. 11. Best of luck at the CYO Championships!
CYO INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP TRACK & FIELD T-SHIRTS
Name:
Address:
Phone:
PRINT YOUR TEAM NAME HERE:
DIVISION (CIRCLE)
Boys-D1
Girls-D1
SUMMARY OF SHIRTS ORDERED:
ADULT SIZES
SM-XL
Quantity___ x $12.00 = _______
Boys-D2
Girls-D2
2X-Large Quantity ___ x $13.00 = _______
(2XL available through Pre-Order only)
TOTAL _______
Check Payable to: Diocese of Cleveland CYO
ADULT SIZE T-SHIRT (Mark Quantity)
Small ___ Medium ___ Large ___
X-Large ___ 2X-Large ___
DESCRIPTION
Gray T-Shirt with Three Color Front
Championship Logo and One Color
Participating Team Names on Back
Proceeds from the Diocese of Cleveland CYO Championships will be placed in the Bishop Roger Gries
CYO Good Shepherd Fund to assist our CYO parishes and athletes with training, equipment, and
support for the mission of CYO.
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Youth and Young Adult Ministry and CYO Office
7911 Detroit Avenue Cleveland, OH 44102
P 216.334.1261, F 216.334.1270
795 Russell Avenue, Akron, OH 44307
P 330.379.3636, F 330.535.9040
www.dioceseofclevelandcyo.org
DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND CYO TRACK AND FIELD
COACH’S VERIFICATION OF SPORTING
CONDUCT/LEGAL EQUIPMENT AND UNIFORMS
DISTRICT/CHAMPIONSHIP MEET
TEAM NAME
DIVISION
1 ______
2 ______
BOYS
GIRLS
HEAD COACH’S NAME _____________________________________________
NFHS & CYO standards require contest officials to enforce all rules relating to sporting
conduct, ethical behavior and legal uniforms and equipment. Acts that intend to demean
opposing competitors, team members, spectators and officials are not in keeping with the
ideals of CYO athletics and will not be tolerated. Let this competition reflect mutual respect!
NFHS & CYO rules require the referee to meet with the head coach and captains to explain the
expectations of good sporting conduct throughout this competition. In addition, the head coach is
responsible for verifying to the referee/starter that all competitors are properly equipped (legal
uniforms and legal equipment) in compliance with NFHS & CYO rules.
In CYO tournament competition and in any multi-team or invitational competition that would make it
difficult for the referee to meet personally with all coaches and captains, all coaches shall agree to the
following:
COACH’S VERIFICATION
I certify to the tournament referee that all contestants under my supervision are legally equipped, and
attired in legal uniforms in accordance with NFHS & CYO rules. I further certify that all student-athletes
and other team personnel have been advised of their responsibilities relative to good sporting conduct
during this competition. In addition, I understand and accept responsibility for adhering to the
CYO Charter & Bylaws as well as the specific Track & Field rules in this tournament contest.
Coach’s signature_________________________________________________Date:_____________
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO PERSONNEL AT THE DISTRICT MEET CHECK-IN AREA.
PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR MAIL TO THE CYO OFFICE!
DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND CYO
2015 DISTRICT/CHAMPIONSHIP TRACK & FIELD MEET
RELAY CARD
(Athletes are to turn in t the Clerk when they check-in for the event at District Meet)
Team Name:
Relay Event
BOY
4 x 100m
GIRL
4 x 200m
ATHLETE NAME
GRADE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND CYO
2015 DISTRICT/CHAMPIONSHIP TRACK & FIELD MEET
RELAY CARD
(Athletes are to turn in t the Clerk when they check-in for the event at District Meet)
Team Name:
Relay Event
BOY
4 x 100m
GIRL
4 x 200m
ATHLETE NAME
GRADE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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Youth and Young Adult Ministry and CYO Office
7911 Detroit Avenue Cleveland, OH 44102
P 216.334.1261, F 216.334.1270
795 Russell Avenue, Akron, OH 44307
P 330.379.3636, F 330.535.9040
www.dioceseofclevelandcyo.org
DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND CYO INTERMEDIATE
TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015 at BRECKSVILLE-BROADVIEW HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
Tournament Program
For the Intermediate Finals on May 21st, we will be printing an official tournament program. This program
will contain team photos, team listings, assignments, and advertisements. If you would like to place an ad
or have any questions, please call the CYO Office at (216) 334-1261 ext. 14. To pre-order programs for
your team, please include the number requested and check for the total amount you are requesting to
Noelia Speringo at CYO Athletic Office 7911 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44102. (Cost $3.00 per
program).
Championship Details
 Admission - Adults = $3.00, Students = $2.00, Seniors = $1.00, Family = $8.00
 All CYO Diocesan Rules will apply in the Championship Tournament.
 All Coaches are to wear their CYO Coaches Credentials that indicate they have completed the CYO
Coaches Training Program. Coaches without credentials will not be permitted to be on the team bench.
 Division 1 Teams will compete in the running events first, while Division 2 competes in the field events.
 Girls will compete a running event followed by the boys
 Heat Sheets will be published at www.dioceseofclevelandcyo.org by Wednesday May 20th.
 Scoring 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1
Championship Schedule
5:00 PM‐ GATES OPEN - Coaches Packets Available at the Finish Line.
5:30 PM‐ Coaches Meeting at the Finish Line.
5:45 PM‐ Opening Ceremony – Athletes meet at 100m start for march, prayer and anthem.
6:00 PM‐ Meet Starts
RUNNING EVENTS
Division 1 Running Events followed by Division 2 Running Events
Girls 100m Dash - Boys 100m Dash
Girls 1600m Run - Boys 1600m Run
Girls 4x100m Relay - Boys 4x100m Relay
Girls 400m Dash - Boys 400m Dash
Girls 200m Hurdles - Boys 200m Hurdles
Girls 800m Run - Boys 800m Run
Girls 200m Dash - Boys 200m Dash
Girls 4x200m Relay - Boys 4x200m Relay
FIELD EVENTS
Division 2 Field Events followed by Division 1 Field Events
Girls Long Jump followed by Boys
Boys Standing Jump followed by Girls
Girls Shot Put followed by Boys
Boys Discus followed by Girls
Boys High Jump followed by Girls
If you have any questions, contact Joe Magill at (216) 334-1261 ext 19.
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Youth and Young Adult Ministry and CYO Office
7911 Detroit Avenue Cleveland, OH 44102
P 216.334.1261, F 216.334.1270
795 Russell Avenue, Akron, OH 44307
P 330.379.3636, F 330.535.9040
www.dioceseofclevelandcyo.org
April 24, 2015
Dear CYO Friends and Business Associates,
The Diocese of Cleveland CYO will conclude its spring season with the Volleyball and Track and Field Championships.
These tournaments include 30 grade school teams from a seven county area, the weekend of May 9-10, 16-17, and May
21.
You have the opportunity to show your support for CYO Athletics and advertise your business or school to the local
community by placing an ad in the girl’s volleyball and track and field souvenir programs! The advertisement prices are
listed below. Note the ad sizes have been modified. Refer to the sample ad sheet enclosed for actual sizes and modify
your ad to the sizes noted below.
Full page 7 ½ x 10
Half Page 7 ½ x 4 ½
Quarter Page 3 3/4 x 4 ½
$100.00
$ 50.00
$ 25.00
Both programs discount $180.00
Both programs discount $ 80.00
Both programs discount $ 40.00
Please complete the enclosed advertisement form. A CAMERA READY AD COPY is required. If you would like to
email your ad copy, please use PDF, Microsoft Word or Publisher formats. Our office only supports these software
programs. Email your ad copy to Noelia at nsperingo@ccdocle.org. The deadline for submission is May 8, 2015.
Mail your completed advertisement form, payment and ad copy to:
CYO Athletic Office
Attention: Championship Programs
7911 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44102
We would like to thank you for your patronage over the years. We hope you continue to support CYO Athletics. Proceeds
from the CYO championships will benefit the Bishop Roger Gries Good Shepherd Fund which supports parishes in need.
Show your support of CYO Athletics by taking out an advertisement today! You may contact Noelia at 216-334-1261
ext.14 or her email above if you have any questions or need further information. We look forward to hearing from you!
God Bless,
Mary Ann King
Mary Ann King
Assistant Athletic Administrator
Noelia Speringo
Noelia Speringo
Office Administrator
Enclosure
CYO Athletics - Endeavoring to help young people be more Christ-like in the way they live!
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VOLLEYBALL AND TRACK AND FIELD
CHAMPIONSHIPS AD FORM
Please complete this form and mail with payment to:
CYO Athletic Office
Attention: Championship Programs
7911 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44102
Organization/Parish Name:
Contact person:
Address:
City:
State:
Phone:
Fax:
Zip:
Email:
Please check the ad size, and which program/both you would like your ad to appear in:
One Program
Full Page Ad (7.5 x 10 vertical)
$100.00
Half Page Ad (7.5 x 4.5 horizontal) $ 50.00
Quarter Page Ad (3 ¾ x 4.5 vertical) $ 25.00
Two Programs Mark which program ad will appear in
$180.00
$ 80.00
$ 40.00
Volleyball  Track and Field
Volleyball  Track and Field
Volleyball  Track and Field
Amount Enclosed $
Payment must accompany form. Please make checks payable to: CYO.
Deadline for ad placement is May 8, 2015.
Thank you for showing your support of CYO Athletics!!!
CYO Athletics – Endeavoring to help young people be more Christ-like in the way they live.
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Tournament Credentials for Photographers/ Videographers
Working credentials are issued by the CYO for CYO tournament contests by the Athletic Administrator to a
representative of an accredited media organization recognized by the CYO for the sole purpose of providing
access to cover a tournament contest. Written requests for CYO tournament credentials must be made in
advance of each contest with the CYO Athletic Administrator. When media members arrive at CYO
tournaments, they may be requested to present identification to verify legitimacy and purchase tickets and
programs at the facility. Unprofessional conduct or “cheerleading” by a credentialed media or photographer at
CYO tournament contests shall not be permitted. Children are not permitted to be with the working media
without written permission from the CYO. Credentials will permit person to be in designated areas near the
competition area.
Conditions of Tournament Credentials
Acceptance of media credentials for CYO tournament contests constitutes an agreement by all
members to abide by the following conditions established by the CYO:
Bearer of the credential agrees that he/she is engaged in a legitimate working function for an
accredited organization, and that the credential shall be used solely for bona-fide purposes of
the tournament event.
2. Bearer of the credential agrees that use of news content or photographs/electronic images for
entertainment and commercial purposes is strictly prohibited without prior written consent of
the CYO.
3. The selling of content or photographs/electronic images is prohibited without the written
consent of the CYO.
4. Bearer of the credential agrees that the accredited organization and bearer shall indemnify,
defend and hold the CYO and all agents thereof harmless from and against any and all
expenses, lawsuits, damages, costs and liabilities (including reasonable attorney fees and
expenses) incurred by, arisen from, or in connection with:
a. the unauthorized use of editorial content or photographs/electronic images, whether
such unauthorized use is by the bearer, the accredited organization designating the
bearer to use the credential on its behalf, or some third party to whom the bearer
distributes news and editorial content or photographs/electronic images;
b. any injuries resulting from acts or omissions by the bearer or some third party to whom
the bearer directly or indirectly distributed news and editorial content or
photographs/electronic images;
c. any cameras, wires, cables, computers, telephones or any other equipment brought to
the premises by the bearer, or
d. the use of any editorial content or photographs/electronic images or any other matter
other than coverage of the tournament event.
Note: Should approval be granted to use editorial content or photographs/electronic images
for entertainment or commercial use, the accredited organization and/or bearer agrees to
obtain all necessary licenses, consents or releases permitting the use of any party’s
proprietary material, including, but not limited to, any party’s copyrights, trademarks, rights
of publicity, rights of privacy or other proprietary or personal rights, however denominated,
included in any photograph/ electronic image taken or other material obtained in connection
with the credential. The accredited organization and/or bearer are solely responsible for
determining which licenses, consents and releases shall be obtained.
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e. Bearer of the credential assumes all risk and danger incidental to this event and
releases the CYO and all agents thereof from any and all liabilities resulting from such
cases
f. Bearer of the credential agrees that the credential is not transferable, may be revoked at
any time at the sole discretion of the CYO and will automatically terminate if any term
hereof is breached. In cases deemed unique by the CYO, these policies and any other
CYO media policies may be amended. The accredited organization and/or bearer that
breaches the conditions of use of this credential is subject to legal liability as well as all
costs incurred in enforcing the terms of these conditions including but not limited to
reasonable attorney fees.
5. Photographers for all sports shall be placed in positions in accordance with National
Federation of State High School Associations National Rules.
a. In the sport of football, photographers shall be positioned behind a restraining line,
which are two or more yards from the sidelines and end zones. In addition,
photographers shall not be positioned in the team boxes between the 25-yard lines.
b. In the sports of baseball and softball, photographers are prohibited from being in live
ball areas. The umpire or match official has the authority to remove any member of the
media for not staying in or keeping their equipment in the designated areas.
c. In the sport of Volleyball, photographers are prohibited to position themselves along the
baseline with in the lane area of the court. Photographers may position themselves
along the baseline outside the lane area of the court.
d. In all other sports, photographers are not permitted in the playing area, coach’s area,
team bench area or other areas designated by Site or Tournament Management.
Youth and Young Adult Ministry and CYO Office
7911 Detroit Avenue Cleveland, OH 44102
P 216.334.1261, F 216.334.1270
795 Russell Avenue, Akron, OH 44307
P 330.379.3636, F 330.535.9040
www.dioceseofclevelandcyo.org
CYO Event Credential Application
2014-2015 Athletic Year
Return to:
Christopher Farroni, CYO Athletic Office, 7911 Detroit Avenue Cleveland, OH 44102
Fax – 216.334.1270
Company/Parish/School Name: ____________________________________________________
Applicants Name: _______________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________ State: ____________ Zip Code: _______________
Telephone: ________________ Fax: ______________ Email: ________________________
Media Role (Please Circle):
Reporter
Photographer
Videographer
Sport(s):
Team/Parish Associated with:
Will photographs taken be posted on the internet?
YES
NO
If Yes, list the website address:
I have read the Conditions for Tournament Credentials and agree to follow the conditions thereof and agree to
only cover the requested matches above.
Signature: ___________________________________
Date: _____________________________
This form must be received by Thursday before the scheduled event.
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CYO Office Use Only
Date Rec’d
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Reviewed by ________
Approved
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Denied
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