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 acquire so much information about themselves and others. The St. Mark Athletic Committee(SMAC) has been formed by the authority of the Pastor as the primary leadership, and planning body for St. Mark Parish’s Catholic Youth Organization athletic program. SMAC is responsible to the parish community and accountable to the Youth and Young Adult Commission. The committee establishes and periodically reviews the philosophy, and goals/objectives of the CYO program at St. Mark Catholic Church. It determines the sports/wellness programs to be offered under parish sponsorship and defines the rules for participation in them. The Program is managed by the Parish Athletic Director with guidance from SMAC. Please take the time to read our handbook and reveiw it with your children so they understand the rules and Code of Conduct.

SMAC HANDBOOK

Athletic Registration Forms - Click on form below

Please contact Bob Jones at 889-6155 or bobjennyjones@yahoo.com for more information.

Please contact Patrick Collier at 881-0316 or collierfamily8@att.net for more information.

CYO Sports Schedule

October 8-16
Event	Day of Week	Opponent	Time, Location
Cross Country	Saturday (10/8)	CYO City Meet	10:30, Southeastway Park
56 Football	Sunday (10/9)	Heritage Christian	12:00 Roncalli HS
Cadet Football	Sunday (10/9)	Our Lady of Grace	1:00 Our Lady of Grace
34 Football	Sunday (10/9)	Catholic Academies	1:30, Roncalli HS
34 Football	Wed’day (10/12)	Catholic Academies	5:30, Central Catholic
Cadet Football	Sunday (10/16)	St. Matthew	1:30 St. Matthew
56 Football	Sunday (10/16)	St. Roch	2:30, BG Middle School

Sports offered at St. Mark Parish

Available Sports For Boys

Football

Season Time Frame: mid September- early November
Age Group: 3rd - 8th graders

The CYO Football programs is open to boys in grades 3 - 8 with competition divided into three separate leagues - 34 League, 56 League, and Cadet League.

All league games will be played on Saturday or Sunday

Cross Country

Season Time Frame: Early September - Mid October
Age Group: 4th - 8th graders

The CYO Boys Cross Country program is open to boys in grades 4-8 with competition divided into 4th grade, 56 and Cadet leagues.

The 2011 Boys Cross Country Program will start Saturday, September 10, 2011. City Meet on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Southeastway Park.

Basketball

Season Time Frame: Late November - Mid February
Age Group: 4th - 12th graders

The CYO Boys Basketball program is open to boys in grades 4 - 12 with competition divided into nine leagues; 4th grade, 56 (A, B, C), Cadet (A, B, C), Freshman - Sophomore and Junior - Senior. The 2011-2012 CYO Boys Basketball Season is set to begin Monday, November 14, 2011.

Wrestling

Season Time Frame: Early February - Mid-March
Age Group: 5th - 8th graders

The CYO Boys Wrestling Program is open to boys in grades 5 - 8 with competition divided into 18 separate weight classes- 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 112, 119, 126, 134, 143, 152, 163, 175, and 275.

The 2012 CYO Boys Wrestling Program is scheduled to begin February 6, 2012 and will conclude with the City Wrestling Tournament on March 8 and 9, 2012.

Soccer

Season Time Frame: Early April - Mid-May
Age Group: 5th - 8th graders

The CYO Soccer program is Co-Ed with boys and girls participating together on the same team. Competition is divided into 56 and Cadet leagues.

The 2012 CYO Co-Ed Soccer Program is set to begin Monday April 2, 2012

Track & Field

Season Time Frame: Early April - Mid-May
Age Group: 4th - 8th graders

The CYO Boys Track Program is scheduled to begin Sunday, April 15, 2012 and will conclude with a Archdiocesan Track Meet on Friday, May 11 (Field Events), Saturday, May 12 (Running Events), and Wednesday, May 16 (Finals).

Available Sports For Girls

Fall Kickball

Season Time Frame: Late August - Early October
Age Group: 4th - 8th graders

The 2011 CYO Girls Fall Kickball Program is open to girls in grades 4-8 with competition divided into five leagues - 4th grade, 56 (A & B) and Cadet (A & B).

The 2011 CYO Girls Fall Kickball Program is scheduled to begin Thursday, August 18, 2011 for all leagues.

Cross Country

Season Time Frame: Early September - Mid October
Age Group: 5th - 8th graders

The CYO Girls Cross Country program is open to girls in grades 4-8 with competition divided into 56 and Cadet leagues.

The 2011 Girls Cross Country Program will start on Saturday, September 10, 2011 and conclude with a city meet on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Southeastway Park.

Basketball

Season Time Frame: Early October - Late November
Age Group: 4th - 8th graders

The CYO Girls Basketball program is open to girls in grades 4 - 8 with competition divided into six leagues; 4th grade, 56 (A, B, C) and Cadet (A, B, C).

The 2011 CYO Girls Basketball Program is scheduled to begin Sunday, October 9. 2011 for all leagues.

Volleyball

Season Time Frame: Late January - Mid-March
Age Group: 4th - 8th graders

The CYO Volleyball Program is open to girls in grades 4-8 with competition divided into six leagues - 4th grade, 56 (A, B, C) and Cadet (A, B, C).

The 2012 CYO Girls Volleyball Program is scheduled to begin Saturday, January 28, 2012, for all leagues.

Track & Field

Season Time Frame: Early April - Mid-May
Age Group: 4th - 8th graders

The CYO Girls Track Program is scheduled to begin Sunday, April 15, 2012 and will conclude with a Archdiocesan Track Meet on Friday, May 11, 2012 (Field Events), Saturday, May 12, (Running Events), and Wednesday, May 16 (Finals).