IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM ASCENSION

All Ascension Sports registrations will now be through the West County Team Sideline site.

All families must create a new account!

Go to: teamsideline.com/sites/cycwestcounty/content/21371/Ascension
Click Log In in the upper left of the Team Sideline site.
Click the link First time signing in to this site? Create a new account.
Associate your account with Ascension
Register for sports!

Ascension Soccer & Volleyball registration will open on May 1st.

PHYSICAL CYC CARDS WILL NO LONGER BE REQUIRED FOR SPORTS. YOU WILL BE ASKED TO UPLOAD A PHOTO FOR CYC PARTICIPANTS DURING REGISTRATION.

A $5 YEARLY CYC MEMBERSHIP FEE WILL BE CHARGED PER REGISTRANT

Coaching an Ascension Sports Team

Thank you for the time you devote to being an Ascension Coach. The Athletic Association would not be able to field teams if we did not have dedicated people give their time to help the program.

Remember that coaching an Ascension team is a privilege and a responsibility. We strive to afford the environment for our players to learn about the sport, but more importantly, to learn about Sportsmanship. In addition to teaching your players how to play a sport, you will also be helping each child develop a positive attitude about themselves, their teammates, referees, and coaches. As a coach you are a role model for both players and parents.

While there is required training and background checks associated with being an Ascension coach, we hope you understand these requirements are put in place to protect the children and to ensure you, as a volunteer coach, understand your role and your responsibility to the children.

COACHES CORNER

Requirements For Coaching at Ascension

There are four requirements for coaches that must be met in order to coach as Ascension. We realize fulfilling these requirements is an up-front time commitment for perspective coaches, but we need to ensure all our coaches have the proper training and background screening in order to provide a safe and positive experience for the children in the program.

Requirement	Grades K-4	Grades 5	Grades 6-8
Requirement	ALL COACHES	ALL COACHES	RETURNING COACHES	NEW COACHES
1. Protecting God's Children (in person)	✔	✔	✔	✔
2. Prevent & Protect (online)	✔	✔	✔	✔
3. Coaching To Make A Positive Difference (online)	✔	not required	✔	not required
Play Like A Champion Today (in person)	not required	✔	not required	✔

Each task is a one-time requirement for coaching any sport for Ascension.

Not sure if you're compliant?

IMPORTANT - DO THIS FIRST!!!

ALL Coaches must register as a Head or Assistant Coach in Team Sideline EACH season.

There is no fee for this registration. Please complete this before completing the one-time requirements below.

Register As A Coach for Current Sport

CYC HAS ELIMINATED PHYSICAL COACH ID CARDS

In lieu of the physical card, coaches will be asked to upload a photo during the registration process. This photo will be added to the official roster.

CYC Coach Requirements

Protecting God's Children Training Workshop (in person)

All head coaches and assistant coaches are required to attend the "Protecting God’s Children" class. This class is offered at various parishes and locations throughout the St. Louis area. You can attend at any location.

Click Here for: Instructions
Click the link below and create an account
Click Register (below the login button)
When prompted, enter the passcode stlprotect
Select Parish or School, then select Ascension Parish and School

temporaily offered via Zoom

Register and Complete "Prevent & Protect" (online)

All head coaches AND all assistant coaches register online

Click Here for: Instructions
Go to https://www.preventandprotectstl.org/
If you have not created an account, click Register (below the login button)
When prompted, enter the passcode stlprotect
Select Parish or School, then select Ascension Parish and School
Enter your role as Coach and complete the following:
- Background Check form
- Mandated Report video (20 min)
- Code of Conduct video (20 min)
- Agree to Code of Conduct

Coaching Classes

All head and assistant coaches of all sports teams are required to complete

GRADE LEVEL	COACH TYPE	REQUIREMENT
Grades K-4	ALL Coaches	Must take CTMAPD (online)
Grades 5-8	ALL Coaches	Must take PLACT (in person)

"Coaching to Make a Positive Difference" class "Play Like A Champion Today" class

approximately 2.5 hours to complete 2.5 - 3 hours with breakout discussion time

$24.95 fee (credit card or PayPal) Choose "My Athletic Association Pays" when registering

temporarily offered via Zoom

Upon completion, please send us your coach id #

MINOR COACHES (currently in High School or under 18)

All Minor Coaches must complete the Code of Ethical Conduct for Minors and submit to Ginger Stamer at gstamer@ascensionchesterfield.org

Need help or have questions? Contact Ginger Stamer at gstamer@ascensionchesterfield.org or Rectory Office 636-532-3304

CYC Tournament Reimbursement

Tournaments

West County CYC Recreational Tournament (Grades 3-8):

Ascension will cover the cost of one tournament per team, per season, up to $200
This decision is typically made by the head coach with input from his/her team

City County Tournament (Grades 5-8)

Eligibility depends on both division designation and standing within the divisionTeams have not been allowed to participate in both tournaments due to conflicting schedules
These tournaments are typically played in March and April
Please contact the Ascension Program Director, if interested in playing

For reimbursement, the head coach should complete the Tournament Reimbursement form under the links tab on the right.

Coach Documents

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Soccer Coach Documents

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Volleyball Coach Documents

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BASKETBALL COACH DOCUMENTS

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Ascension Athletic Association