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Activities & Participation

It takes a Diocese.

School representatives, coaches, parents, and volunteers make every season possible.

Athletes and coaches gathering as a team

Start with your school.

Families: ask your school office for your Athletic Director or athletics representative. They can confirm eligibility, team placement, registration, and coach contacts.

Coaches: route league questions through your Athletic Director. Athletic Directors can contact Commissioner@dobathletics.org.

School Athletics Representatives

Diocese of Bridgeport Athletics includes representatives from each participating Catholic school.

Representatives may be teachers, parents, administrators, or volunteers who are dedicated to good sportsmanship and the school they represent. They coordinate participation, communicate schedules, support coaches and families, and help league activities run smoothly.

01

Represent Your School

Serve as the connection between your school community and Diocese athletics.

02

Coach or Volunteer

Support practices, meets, games, communications, or event operations.

03

Support Your Athlete

Attend events, reinforce conduct standards, and encourage healthy growth.

04

Build Community

Help create welcoming experiences rooted in faith, respect, and service.

Volunteer Requirements

All volunteers must be VIRTUS certified, including completion of the required background check. When registering through VIRTUS, select the Diocese of Bridgeport and notify your school when the program is complete.

Visit VIRTUS Online

Coach development

Play Like a Champion training is being coordinated with Athletic Directors. Dates and participation instructions will be shared after confirmation.

Support DOB Athletics

Local businesses and community partners can contact the Commissioner about sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming season.

Explore Sponsorship

Our Athletic Year

Fall

Cross Country & Volleyball

Running meets, league play, skill development, and team-building.

Winter

Basketball

Regular-season league competition and Diocese playoffs.

Spring

Track & Field

K–8 meets with running, jumping, throwing, and relay events.

Start with your school.

Contact your Catholic school administrator or athletics representative for registration, schedules, coaching opportunities, and volunteer needs.

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