CYO Athletics at St. Joseph's

The Catholic Youth Organization sports program offers young people of the parish the opportunity to learn teamwork and sportsmanship, as well as the fine points of the games in a Christian atmosphere. CYO and Community Services is a partnership of youths, adults and parishes rooted in Catholic values, committed to fostering a culture of community services and educated to serving the young, the disabled, the elderly and the poor. The overarching goal of CYO Athletics is to provide as many young people as possible the opportunity to experience spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional growth through participation in a variety of sports. When done with effective leadership, no other learning experience allows young people to build character and acquire so much information about themselves and others.

Dozens of St. Joseph’s young people have participated in Catholic Youth Organization sports over the past decade. You can get a good idea of their success if you look at the trophy case in the school hallway.

Currently, St. Joseph's offers programs for CYO Basketball, CYO Girls Volleyball, CYO Cross Country, CYO Track, and CYO Football (through Seton Catholic School and St. Mary's Church in Hudson). For more information, please contact our CYO Athletic Director, Mary Truax (440.834.9607) or visit www.akroncyo.org.

CYO YOUTH FOOTBALL
Parish youths in grades 7-8 are eligible to participate in the Crusaders Football program that is a partnership with St. Joseph and nearby parishes in Hudson, Aurora and Kent. The teams are based at Western Reserve Academy and play in the competitive Akron area CYO leagues. A limited number of roster spots remain (registration through July 28, 2006). For more information, please contact Mike Dostal (330-528-3090).

SUPPORT CYO AT THE OX ROAST FAIR
St. Joseph's CYO Sports team members entertain and refresh at the Dunking Booth. Show your expertise as you show your support!

COMMITTED TO CATHOLIC VALUES

Spirituality: CYO Athletics shall enhance the spiritual development of CYO athletes through their participation in a pre-game prayer, a post game prayer, Team Mass Sunday and teaching our Faith through our example.

Dignity: CYO Athletics shall contribute to the dignity of each athlete by accepting one another through compassion, respect, patience, kindness, humility and understanding.

Inclusiveness: CYO Athletics shall foster the development of inclusive communities with God as their center through the acceptance, uniqueness and appreciation of every athlete as a player on God's team.

Service: CYO Athletics shall nurture a spirit of selfless service by providing opportunities and challenges to children as they learn about themselves and others by becoming more productive members in their parishes and communities.