"Sports contribute to the love of life, teaches sacrifice, respect and responsibility, leading to the full development of every human person." - St. John Paul II
As part of a vision for comprehensive youth ministry, we are excited to support sports within our parish life. Sports naturally create opportunities for conversations and growth in faith and virtue. St. Luke Youth Ministry is committed to helping our coaches, players, and parents anchor practices and competition in our shared faith.
CYO Program
St. Luke has a vibrant CYO Sports Program with almost 200 young people in 3-8th grade participating in basketball, cross country, track & field, and volleyball. Participation is open to all young people in the parish, whether they are students enrolled in the school, the religious education program, or homeschooled. Our parish teams participate in diocesan leagues and therefore operates in accordance with parish and diocesan policy. For more information please contact Benj Emrich - Director of Youth Ministry at bemrich@saintlukemclean.org.
In order for us to do CYO at St. Luke. we need adults who are willing to volunteer as coaches! Coaching is a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the youth of our parish while also enjoying the fun of sports. If you are interested in volunteering or would like to learn more, please reach out to us at CYO@saintlukemclean.org!
Cross Country
Cross Country is open for youth grades 3rd to 8th who are enrolled at St. Luke School or in the Parish Religious Education program. Weekly practice times currently TBD. There will be 2 developmental meets and one championship meet, also TBD. We are in need of adult coaches who are OPCYP/VIRTUS compliant - please reach out to us at cyo@saintlukemclean.org if you are interested!
Basketball
Basketball is open for youth grades 3rd to 8th who are enrolled at St. Luke School or in the Parish Religious Education program. Weekly practice times are currently TBD, these will vary depending on the availability of coaches for each team. Games typically start early December and continue through mid March. We are in need of adult coaches who are OPCYP/VIRTUS compliant - please reach out to us at cyo@saintlukemclean.org if you are interested!
TO REGISTER, please complete (1) the CYO Parish Registration linked above, and (2) the SportsPilot Registration linked below. We'll need both registrations from you in order to participate! Reach out to cyo@saintlukemclean.org if you need help registering.
Track & Field
Track & Field is open for youth grades 3rd to 8th who are enrolled at St. Luke School or in the Parish Religious Education program. Weekly practices are currently TBD. There will be a final championship meet near the end of April, but a specific date is TBD. We are in need of adult coaches who are OPCYP/VIRTUS compliant - please reach out to us at cyo@saintlukemclean.org if you are interested!
*OPENING IN THE SPRING*
Girls Volleyball
Girls Volleyball is open for youth grades 3rd to 8th who are enrolled at St. Luke School or in the Parish Religious Education program. Weekly practice times are currently TBD, these will vary depending on the availability of coaches for each team. Games typically begin in mid April and go to early June. We are in need of adult coaches who are OPCYP/VIRTUS compliant - please reach out to us at cyo@saintlukemclean.org if you are interested!
*OPENING IN THE SPRING*