Frequently Asked Questions 

UPDATED 5/26/2026 - 11:00AM PDT

We would like to invite you and your child to CTK CYO basketball.   We are excited to get the kids back on the courts this season!   Here is some key information as you evaluate your child's registration. 

We follow and abide by the Oakland Diocese bylaws. Please check the Oakland Diocese website for more information.

There are 3 ways to qualify to play at CTK and you must meet one:

  1. Be a CTK student
  2. Be registered and actively participating in the Religious Education program at CTK
  3. Live within the parish boundaries of St. Stephens or CTK as defined in the Oakland Diocese Parish Locator

Evaluations and team formation will take place in September. Practices will begin in October. The CYO season is slated to start in early November 2026 and go through mid February 2027 (a few extra weeks for teams in the playoffs).  All games are played on the weekends.  

Typically teams will practice on one or two weeknights.  Practices may be inside or outside at CTK or other gyms in the local area.  Games will be played on weekends. Communication on practices should go directly to your coach once teams are formed.  

  1. There is a two-week time period for evaluations beginning mid-September. 
  2. Each player must attend 1 of the 2 evaluations scheduled.  There may be additional evaluation dates set up if needed.  3rd grade girls have only one day based on the number of players. 
  3. If a player chooses to not attend or does not attend an evaluation they will be placed on a national team.
  4. Girls will use 28.5 size balls for all grades.  Boys 3rd - 5th will use 28.5 and 6th - 8th will use 29.5. 

CYO has two divisions- American and National. American is the more advanced/competitive of the two. Both divisions are competitive and provide the opportunity for team and individual success.  Teams will be formed after the evaluations based on a number of factors and criteria.  

Ideally teams will have 8-10 players. More than 10 players typically results in less playing time. When we have more than 10 or 11 players, our goal is to add enough players to have two teams.  If there are only enough players for one team in an age group, that will be the team. 

If there are enough players to form two teams, the goal would be to form one American team and a National team(s). The American team will be composed of the top players ( based on our criteria) at the grade level. If there are two National teams, we try to be as balanced as possible. Friend requests or past playing history are not determining factors for team formation. 

In some situations, players from different grades may be combined to complete teams.  In this case, a player may be asked to play a grade level up.  

The CTK CYO leadership team will have the final decision on all teams formed after gathering all of the input from the evaluation process.  

At this time, no refunds will be issued unless the season is canceled for any reason by the diocese. Uniform refunds will NOT be given if there is cancellation of the season prior to games. 

All participating players need to wear the CTK CYO basketball uniform.

If you have a jersey and shorts from a previous season that still fit, you are not required to purchase a new uniform. If your child does not have a new uniform or needs a new size, you'll need to purchase a jersey and/or shorts to participate this season.

The cost is $50 for the jersey and $50 for the shorts, which can be ordered and paid upon registration. No refunds or exchanges in sizes. All sales final.

For any questions regarding uniforms, please email Ctkcyouniforms@gmail.com

CTK basketball Spirit Wear website will be available soon. 

Each family participating in CTK CYO is asked to volunteer 4 hours in some capacity to help the program in a variety of ways to help provide the best program for the children. 

A family can choose not to volunteer and will be charged a $200 fee upon registration.  If a family does not complete the volunteer requirement your credit card on file will be charged that $200 fee at the conclusion of the season.

Christ the King CYO is an all volunteer organization. Without your help, the program cannot be a success. Your time is much more valuable to our players than your money, so we encourage you to please sign up to volunteer.

Note: If you are a CTK School family, CTK CYO volunteer hours can be applied to your Personal Choice Family Service Program hours.

If interested in coaching, we ask that you first register online. Registration opens June 1, 2026.

Requirements through the Oakland Diocese to coach include the following:

  1. Complete Live Scan Fingerprinting (Live Scan Application Form is is located HERE and location options are located HERE)
  2. You must bring the Oakland Diocese form linked above so the information is sent to the correct institution.
  3. Within the last 3 years you must have completed VIRTUS Online Training within the last 3 years.
  4. Attend New Coaches Workshop for all new coaches.  This must be attended for all new coaches.  Date, Time, and Location(s) TBD.
  1. Each registered family will receive an email from TeamSnap.  
  2. Please continue to visit the CTK CYO website for more information.
  3. Please check our social media channels for additional updates.  

If you have any additional questions, please contact us at cyo@ctkph.org.

 

God Bless,

CTK CYO Leadership Team