CYO Sports
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CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) Athletics is an organized sports program that provides parish youth with the opportunity to grow in faith, develop life skills, learn sportsmanship, and build community through competitive and recreational sports.
It is rooted in Catholic values — promoting teamwork, respect, and spiritual growth alongside athletic skills.
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CYO is generally open to children in grades K–8 who are parish members or attend parish schools.
Each parish fields teams for different age groups based on participant interest and coach availability.
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Basketball (boys & girls): Usually grades 3–8
Volleyball (girls): Usually grades 3–8
Soccer (co-ed younger grades, then separate): Some parishes have this if enough interest
Track & Field and Cross Country: Sometimes available through combined local parishes or the area CYO league
Cheerleading: Occasionally offered
Sports offerings may vary each year depending on the number of kids and volunteer coaches.
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Fall: Soccer & Volleyball
Winter: Basketball
Spring: Track & Field
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Teams rely heavily on volunteer coaches — usually parents or parishioners.
All coaches must complete SafeParish (VIRTUS) child protection training and background checks as required by the Archdiocese.
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Parish Contacts:
Ascension: Athletic Director or parish office
St. Albert the Great: Athletic Association contact or school office
St. Charles: CYO Coordinator via school or parish office
For current sign-ups, rosters, or team schedules, it’s best to call the main office for the latest information.