St. Joseph - Immaculate Conception

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2021-22 CYO Season Update - 10/15/2021

We were informed by the Archdiocese CYO organization that our season start date will now be January 15th.  All indoor CYO activities have been suspended for October through December.  They have called this Phase 1 in the Archdiocese.  This directive was made in conjunction with the Archdiocese Education Department, who has control over the school buildings in the Archdiocese.

They have also published a detailed list of “Return to Play” Guidelines and Protocols which we will be required to follow if / when we begin play, including the following:

• Follow all CDC, NYSDOH and local health guidelines

• Temperature screening prior to entering facility, face coverings must be worn

• Prescreening questionnaire administered to all participants

• NY state DOH requires masks while playing in an indoor setting

• Only coaches and players will be permitted in the gym.  NO spectators will be permitted at this time.

• Basketballs must be rotated and sanitized in games and practice

• Social distancing must be enforced on the bench and in team huddles

• Player benches and high contact surfaces should be disinfected after each game

We are working with Father Bancroft and the other CYO parishes in Dutchess County on our approach going forward for our travel programs.  The January 15th start date is subject to change by the Archdiocese based on pandemic conditions, NYS DOH regulations and the Arch Education department.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will continue to update you as we get additional information from the Archdiocese. 

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