St. John the Evangelist's C.Y.O. program is a Parish organization, the primary purpose of which is youth ministry. The C.Y.O. seeks to create a safe and healthy environment for the children of the St. John's community to grow as Christians through our sports program. Through the efforts of dedicated adults (C.Y.O. Board members, coaches, and adult volunteers), children develop the athletic virtues of teamwork, self-discipline, good sportsmanship, and competitiveness in a positive, Catholic environment.
Our program begins at the Pre-K 4 level with T-ball; at the kindergarten level we offer soccer, basketball, track, and T-ball. For all other grades, from 1st through 8th, we offer a variety of intramural and competitive sports including soccer, basketball, track, baseball, and softball.
Below are links to our Handbook and other sections of this site that will answer most of your questions.
C.Y.O. Handbook
The handbook can answer almost all your questions about St. John the Evangelist's C.Y.O. program. It contains detailed information about leagues, fees, uniforms, equipment, eligibility requirements, practices and games.
Information on Sports Offered by St. John the Evangelist's CYO
All Competitive level players (not Intramural) must meet certain Archdiocesan-prescribed eligibility standards. Generally, a player is eligible if he/she is a member of St. John's parish, with a valid baptismal certificate, or a student at St. John's school. Baptismal certificates are required for all Catholic competitive-level participants. Certain exceptions apply, but registrants must make clear eligibility circumstances at time of registration. For further information read the section Leagues, Age and Eligibility Requirements in the CYO Handbook.
Soccer
Competitive Soccer - Grades 1 through 8
Competetive level soccer teams practice two evenings a week, at near-by fields. Games are scheduled by the Archdiocesan CYO and are on weekends, at available fields throughout Montgomery County.
1st Graders - Players must be entering first grade in the fall to play soccer. They play in coed teams, 4-v-4 (4 players on a team) game format, on a half field.
2nd graders - 7-v-7 game format, teams are single sex.
3rd and 4th graders - 9-v-9 game format, teams are single sex.
5th through 8th graders - 11-v-11 game format, teams are single sex.
Kindergarten Soccer
Kindergarteners meet on Saturday mornings at McKenney Hills field. The program focuses on teaching children basic soccer skills in a fun, low-impact environment features skills demonstrations, simple drills, practice, and small-sided games.
Spring Soccer Camp - Kindergarten through 5th Grade
Introduces new players to the sport and allows experienced players to polish their skills in a fun, low-impact environment. Features skills demonstrations, practice, small-sided games, and more. Players meet on Saturday mornings, usually at McKenney Hills Fields, although this schedule can change.
Basketball
Competitive Basketball - Grades 4 through 8
At the competitive level players practice two evenings a week at near-by gymnasiums and have games on the weekend.
Intramural Basketball - Kindergarten through Grade 3
First Graders - First Graders play in small, coed teams against other St. John's teams of equal size. Teams meet once a week for one-hour practices in St. John's gym. Teams meet twice a week for one-hour practices in St. John's gym. Game times are usually between 12:00 and 5:00 Sunday afternoons at the gym.
Grades 2 & 3 - Children in these grades play on single-sex teams against other St. John's teams. They meet twice a week for one-hour practices in St. John's gym. Game times are usually between 12:00 and 5:00 Sunday afternoons at the gym.
Kindergarten - Kindergarteners meet each Saturday afternoon, usually after 3:00, at St. John's gym. The program focuses on teaching children basic basketball skills in a fun, low-impact environment. Features skills demonstrations, skill-building games, practice, and small-sided games.
Competitive Baseball and Softball - Grades 3 through 8
Competitive players have practices two evenings a week and may have games on weeknights and weekends. There may be occasions where games are schedules on both Saturday and Sunday.
Intramural T-ball and Softball
Softball - Grades 1 & 2
Teaches more advanced game concepts: fouls, batting techniques, better ball handling skills. Features drills and games against other St. John's Intramural Softball teams. Teams meet on M, W, and F evenings, usually at McKenney Hills fields, for one-hour practices or games.
T-ball - Pre-K 4, and Kindergarten
Teaches basic skills (throwing the ball, running bases, catching) as well as general concepts of the game. Features drills and games. Children must be entering kindergarten or first grade the next school year to play t-ball. Teams meet for one hour on Thursday evenings at McKenney Hills Field.
Track - Kindergarten through Grade 4
There are usually two practices per week and at least one meet against another parish.
Important Dates
CYO Special Events
March 1, 2003 - Mardi Gras Party
May 5, 2003 - Ann Nalls Golf Tournament
May 17, 2003 - CYO Awards Banquet
Soccer Calendar
April 2003 - Soccer Camp Begins
5/1/03 - Tentative Date for Fall Soccer Registration
Competitive Basketball Calendar
1/4/03 - Games begin for all teams
2/1/03 - Playoffs begin - Varsity Mid-Atlantic, Varsity Tournament, JV Tournament
3/9/03 - Basketball Championships
Intramural Basketball Calendar
1/4/03 - Practices begin
1/11/03 - Kindergarten Basketball Begins
Competitive Baseball and Softball Calendar
1/23/03 - Registration Night Ð Grades 3-8
4/5/03 - Baseball & Softball Games Begin
5/31/03, 6/1,7/03 - Baseball & Softball Playoffs
6/8/03 - Baseball & Softball Championships
Intramural Softball and T-ball Calendar
2/27/03 - Intramural Softball/T-ball Registration Night, Pre-K 4 through 2nd, 7:30 p.m. School Lobby
Track Calendar
1/23/03 - Track Registration Night, Grades 1-8, 7:30 p.m. School Lobby
Team Schedules
Team schedules can be found on the Washington, DC CYO's Website, under the sport name (e.g., Baseball, Basketball).
Registration Form
A registration form to print out is available through the Washington, DC CYO Website, (this link should take you to the form, which is in Adobe Portable Document Format [PDF], or you can access from the CYO main page by clicking on "CYO Forms" and then clicking on "Individual Registration").
Leagues, Age and Eligibility Requirements
(The above link will take you to the "Leagues, Age/Eligibility Requirements and Fees" section of the CYO handbook)
Fees for Registration and Uniform Deposit
(The above link will take you to the "Leagues, Age/Eligibility Requirements and Fees" section of the CYO handbook)
C.Y.O. Links
Youth Ministry page on Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. Web page
This website contains information about the coaches' certification program, team standings, directions to fields and gyms, and a calendar for the Archdiocesan C.Y.O.
The Archdiocese of Washington's C.Y.O. Website
Has information concerning team standings, athletic handbooks, various C.Y.O. forms, and information about the various sports offered through the Archdiocesan C.Y.O. program.
C.Y.O. Board Members
(All numbers are Area Code 301 unless otherwise indicated)
If anyone is interested in joining the CYO Board, please contact CYO President Pete Muldoon or Athletic Director Tom Whalen.
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