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Posted here is information to keep you in the CYO know:


New for the 2008-2009 Basketball Season

We look forward to another eventful season with the continuation of several program changes and events started last season. In addition, we look forward to:

  • Playing on the newly resurfaced St. Martin gym floor, including the addition of a high school 3-point line.
  • Several clinics and events to help our youth get the most out of their basketball season.  See classes and clinics for details.
  • More open gym times on Saturday and Sunday evenings.
  • Our inaugural tournament in January 2009.
  • More special events throughout the year, including a Communion breakfast to focus on the spiritual development of our youth.
  • More interactive use of our CYO Basketball website, particularly the Coach's Corner and updated standings and game results.

As always, thank you to all our volunteers. New this year:

  • Norb Hart has become the Boys 7-9 Director, taking over for Jim Peabody.
  • Jim Peabody has become our treasurer
  • Please welcome Vinny Reilly who will be the Boys 5-6 Director
  • Please welcome Elvis Taylor who will be our yearbook photographer

Noteworthy Events for September 2008

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Sunday, September 7 from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Registration for the 2008-2009 Season at the St. Martin de Porres gym.

September 8th - November 1st

NorthStar Sports: Basketball Strength and Conditioning 2008.  See their flyer.

Times: Tuesday and Thursday 4-5 p.m. & Saturday 11 a.m.-12 noon
Cost: $350 per person
Additional weeks are available for $50 per week. Homework help also available for discounted rate at HHSC.

Training includes:

8-week program results in:

  • Increased standing and game vertical jump
  • Increased shooting range and accuracy
  • Enhanced defensive strength
  • First step explosion
  • Game vision and dribbling coordination

For more information please call: 845-462-2435 or see www.nssportstraining.com.

Friday, September 12 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Registration for the 2008-2009 Season at the St. Martin de Porres gym.

Monday, September 22 at 6:30

Safe Environment Class in the St. Martin de Porres lounge.
Mrs. Leahy is running two sessions (9/22 & 9/25)

Thursday, September 25 at 6:30

Safe Environment Class in the St. Martin de Porres lounge.
Mrs. Leahy will be running this class.

Saturday, September 27

Player Evaluations at the St. Martin de Porres gym.

  • Girls (Grades 4-6) from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
  • Girls (Grades 7-9) from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
  • Boys (Grade 3) from 11 a.m. - 12:00 noon
  • Boys (Grades 4) from 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
  • Boys (Grades 5-6) from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Boys (Grades 7-9) from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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Noteworthy Events for October 2008

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Saturday, October 4 at 7:00 p.m.

Shoot Around with Julianne Viani at the St. Martin de Porres gym.
Join Marist Women's Team and St. Martin CYO Alumnus, Julianne Viani.
Open to 4th-8th Grade Girls from St. Martin CYO.
Maximum: 30 players.
RSVP at registration or contact Chris Fields at least 2 weeks prior to this event.

Saturday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Skills Clinic at the St. Martin de Porres gym.
Join Rob Hoffman from DribbleMagic.
Open to 4th-9th grade girls from St. Martin CYO.
Maximum: 30 players.
RSVP at registration or contact Chris Fields at least 2 weeks prior to this event.

Dutchess County Coach's Clinic and Safe Environment Training.
The location has yet to be determined.

Saturday, October 25 at 7 p.m.

Learning Fundamentals Correctly at the St. Martin de Porres gym.
Join Jim Santoro from Edge Athletics.
Open to 5th-9th grade boys from St. Martin CYO.
Maximum: 30 players.
RSVP at registration or contact Chris Fields at least 2 weeks prior to this event.

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Noteworthy Events for November 2008

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Saturday, November 1 at 7 p.m.

Defensive Skills Coaching Clinic at the St. Martin de Porres gym.
Join Tom Bell, JV Basketball Coach at Spackenkill High School.
Open to K-6th grade boys' and girls' coaches.
RSVP at registration or contact Chris Fields at least 2 weeks prior to this event.

Saturday, November 8 at 7 p.m.

Referee Clinic at the St. Martin de Porres gym.
Join Matt Grossman, Girls Intramural Director & Certified High School Referee.
Open to all coaches and players.
RSVP at registration or contact Chris Fields at least 2 weeks prior to this event.

Saturday, November 15 at 7 p.m.

3-Point Shooting Contest at the St. Martin de Porres gym.
NBA All-Star Format.
Open to 5th-9th grade boys and girls.
RSVP at registration or contact Chris Fields at least 2 weeks prior to this event.

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Noteworthy Events for December 2008

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Sunday, December 7 at 7 p.m.

Open Gym at the St. Martin de Porres gym.
Open to 5th-6th grade boys.
Maximum: 21 players.

Sunday, December 14 at 7 p.m.

Open Gym at the St. Martin de Porres gym.
Open to 7th-9th grade boys.
Maximum: 21 players.

Sunday, December 21 at 7 p.m.

Open Gym at the St. Martin de Porres gym.
Open to 4th-9th grade girls.
Maximum: 28 players (14 4th-6th; 14 7th-9th).

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Noteworthy Events for January 2009

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January 3-4, 2009

St. Martin de Porres CYO Tournament at Our Lady of Lourdes for 7th & 8th grade boys' and girls' travel teams. Begins at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes. See St. Martin's CYO Tournament page for details.

January 10-11, 2009

St. Martin de Porres CYO Tournament at St. Martin's for 5th & 6th grade boys' and girls' travel teams. Begins at 9:00 a.m. at St. Martin de Porres. See St. Martin's CYO Tournament page for details.

January 17, 2009

St. Martin de Porres CYO Tournament -- Championship Game at Marist College for 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th grade boys' and girls' travel teams. 9:00 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the McCann Center at Marist College! See St. Martin's CYO Tournament page for details.

January 23, 2009

Team Pictures at the Nativity Center.

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Noteworthy Events for February 2009

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Saturday, February 7, starting at 3:00

Dutchess County CYO League Culmination Event with the NJ Nets at the IZOD Center Court, East Rutherford, New Jersey!

Open to all CYO participants and their families and friends.

This event is Dutchess County CYO coordinated. It includes use of the IZOD Center court for 2 hours before the game for Dutchess County CYO participants (3:00-5:00), player appearances, watching the Nets and Nuggets practice (5:00-6:30) and watching the Nets vs. Nuggets (tip-off time is 7:30 p.m.)

The cost is only $10.00 per CYO participant; $30 for family and friends.

Contact Chris Fields A.S.A.P. if you are interested (e-mail: fieldsc@optonline.net or phone: 462-8790). For more details, see the Dutchess County CYO Nets vs. Nuggets flyer.

Sunday, February 8 at 7 p.m.

Open Gym at the St. Martin de Porres gym.
Open to 5th-6th grade boys.
Maximum: 21 players.

Sunday, February 15 at 7 p.m.

Open Gym at the St. Martin de Porres gym.
Open to 7th-9th grade boys.
Maximum: 21 players.

Sunday, February 22 at 7 p.m.

Open Gym at the St. Martin de Porres gym.
Open to 4th-9th grade girls.
Maximum: 28 players (14 4th-6th; 14 7th-9th).

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Noteworthy Events for March 2009

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TBD

CYO Communion Breakfast at St. Martin de Porres.

TBD

Sports and Kids at the St. Martin de Porres gym.

Join Terrence Michos (CableVision), Jim Santoro (Edge Athletics) and other panelists to discuss topics such as the role of sports in a young person's life, parental roles in guiding young athletes, excelling at both sports and academics, insights on playing for your middle school and high school teams, realism regarding opportunities to play sports in college, life lessons and skills learned through sports and many other topics. Plus, Q&A.

Please RSVP at registration or ASAP after registration to Chris Fields if you would be interested in attending this discussion. We need at least 50 parents and kids to host this event.

TBD

Dutchess County CYO League Culmination Event with the NJ Nets at the IZOD center.

Includes use of court for 4 hours before the game, player appearances, etc. Dutchess County CYO coordinated.

Please RSVP at registration or ASAP after registration to Chris Fields if you are interested.

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Noteworthy Events for April 2009

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Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m.

Year-End Award Ceremony -- Girls

Friday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m.

Year-End Award Ceremony -- Boys

TBD

TBD Year-End Award Ceremony -- Travel Boys

A separate travel team ceremony is likely to be scheduled due to the large size of the boy's ceremony.

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Updates and Gym Renovations

Our gym has a new look this season ... freshly painted and the floor resurfaced with the addition of a high school 3-point line! To help keep the floor well maintained, please be sure to wipe your feel before entering the gym. Parents, if possible, please wear soft soled shoes to games and practices. All users of the gym are taking proactive steps to protect our investment in the resurfaced gym floor.

Thank you to the following volunteers who painted the gym on July 26: Will Charlebois, Chris Fields, Joe Flanagan, John Latino, Jeffrey Lintel, Charlie Ropes, Jim Rhynders, Bob Stumberger, and John Zenz.

Lighting: In addition, we are having energy studies done to close on new lighting for the gym in 2009. Your donations the last two years helped secure the new backboards in 2007 and the resurfaced floor in 2008. At registration, we will start a fundraiser for the new lights. Your donations quickly go back into the program, so thank you for the support that you have shown over the years!

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