Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) Athletics is part of the Diocesan Catholic Schools Department and part of Youth Ministry outreach. There is an obvious component of evangelization in CYO Athletics; an opportunity to strengthen the connection of baptized Catholics to their Church and an opportunity to be a witness of what a Catholic Christian believes and lives to those who are not Catholic. For these reasons we enforce the following principles:
● CYO Athletics are built on mutual respect
● CYO Athletics celebrate the dignity of each individual person
● CYO Athletics encourage the unique gifts of each participant
● Principles of fair play and sportsmanship govern all games, practices and scrimmages
● Participants, both youth and adult, model Christian values and virtues
● CYO Athletics allows the gifted to excel, and the less gifted to participate and improve
● Playing is more important than winning
● Winning well is more important than winning)
Membership:
This ministry is open to women and men who are 18 years and older.
Ways To Participate:
St. Lawrence offers spring kickball, fall soccer and winter basketball. You can volunteer as a head coach, assistant coach, or team parent volunteer.
Commitment:
Practices are scheduled once or twice a week and are arranged around your schedule. The soccer season is usually from September - October and the basketball season is usually from November to March.
Skills Required:
Passion for working with children, having fun, and being a witness to the Catholic faith to your team, their families, and all of CYO sports. CPR and First aid training. A background check and CASE training is required.
Related Activities:
Fall soccer is offered to parish children in grades 3 - 6. Winter basketball is offered to parish children and adolescents in grades 3 - 12.
Needs:
CYO committee members, head coaches, assistant coaches, team volunteers, and weekend supervisors.
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