Please see message from Oakland Diocese CYO Director,  Bill Ford.

Dear CYO Families,

 Because of the continuing pandemic and restrictions, all CYO activities in the Diocese of Oakland will continue to be suspended, in compliance with prohibitions on team sports activities from Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. This action is based on the uncertainties surrounding the pandemic and the current challenges in keeping our young people, volunteers, and families safe in our Church-sponsored activities, as well as to be in compliance with county prohibitions.  This suspension is taken after consultation with the presidents of the CYO leagues in the diocese.

 The suspension includes the winter sports of CYO Boys’ Basketball, CYO Girls’ Basketball (in the eastern half of the diocese) and Girls’ CYO Volleyball and includes practices, games, and activities. Previously, CYO Cross Country did not run this fall. Our intention at this point is to resume those sports in Fall, 2021. However, the league presidents will continue to monitor conditions and to make additional recommendations should conditions change.

CYO remains hopeful that this coming spring, CYO Track and Field, CYO Girls’ Basketball (in the western half of the diocese) and CYO Boys’ Sand Volleyball can be played as these sports were not played last spring. The CYO league and track section leadership will recommend decisions regarding these sports after January 1. Resuming these activities will depend upon participant and volunteer safety, local government directives and venue availability. 

CYO coaches are reminded that any sports activities at this time are without the sanction of the Diocese of Oakland and CYO. (See the CYO Athletic Manual, page 15, for “Off Season Restrictions and Limitations.")

We look forward to our parish churches and our schools reopening safely, a necessary first step in a return to CYO sports. When we are able to resume play, CYO will continue to be a vital ministry in our Church for our young people. We all continue to rely on our leagues and on the dedication of our many players, coaches, athletic directors, coordinators, game officials and volunteers. 

While we wait, we will all be praying for all those affected by the pandemic, both directly and indirectly, and for our children to stay healthy and safe.  

Bill Ford, CYO Director

We appreciate your patience and wish you all the best as you stay safe during these challenging times."

Please check back often for updates. 

St. Bonaventure CYO Sports.

2019/2020 CYO Cross Country Practices and Registration

Is now closed!

Please contact CYO Cross Country staff for questions.  

St. Bonaventure CYO Cross Country is a wonderful way to introduce girls and boys to distance running. The program is geared for runners in grades 4-8, however very motivated 3rd graders may enjoy it as well. Our goal is to have fun while challenging and developing each athlete. An emphasis is placed on building both speed and endurance.

Cross-country is an all volunteer organization, and parents of athletes are required to assist several times throughout the season.

*2019 Cross Country Registration Fees: 

$100 first athlete, $80 second sibling, $60 third sibling.

* + processing fee.

Practices will begin Friday, August 23rd and will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5-6 pm at Newhall Park in Concord. Once meets begin, they will be held on Friday afternoons/evenings.

*Parish Boundary
East, summit of Mulligan Hill to Marsh Creek Springs; West, from intersection of Ygnacio Valley Rd. and Walnut Creek city limits southeasterly on a straight line to summit of Mount Diablo; South, from Marsh Creek Springs to summit of Mount Diablo; North, easterly along Ygnacio Valley Rd. from Walnut Creek city limits to Newhall Community Park, north along park to a southern extension of Bailey Rd., north to Myrtle Dr., then on a straight line to summit of Mulligan Hill. 

*All St. Bonaventure CYO players must reside within parish boundaries, or have attended Catholic Studies the prior year.
We are looking for coaches and volunteers! Please contact Joe Sullivan if you are interested in helping. 

Cross Country Athletic Director:
Joe Sullivan
Phone: (925) 969-0207

Head Coach:
Rebecca Carcamo
rdkcarcamo@gmail.com

Assistant Coach:

Brian Bennett

bbennett4061@gmail.com