Athlete's Prayer
God, let me play well but fairly.
Help me to learn something that matter once the game is over.
Let competition make me strong but never hostile.
Always let me help my oppenent up.
Never catch me rejoicing in the adversity of others.
If I know victory, allow me to be happy; if I am denied, keep me from envy.
Remind me that sports are just a games.
If through athletics I set an example, let it be a good one.
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Help me to learn something that matter once the game is over.
Let competition make me strong but never hostile.
Always let me help my oppenent up.
Never catch me rejoicing in the adversity of others.
If I know victory, allow me to be happy; if I am denied, keep me from envy.
Remind me that sports are just a games.
If through athletics I set an example, let it be a good one.
Author unknown
Catholic Youth Organization
The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of the Archdiocese of Detroit was founded in 1933 to help metropolitan Detroit’s children live clean, wholesome lives, regardless of their religious faith, their racial background, or their day-to-day living conditions. CYO is not a department of the Archdiocese of Detroit; it has a separate and independent Board of Directors approved by the Archbishop annually.
CYO believes in becoming a true partner with our community’s young people – it helps them to enjoy their youth; it teaches them to become faith and community leaders, and after they are grown, it encourages them to work with the next generation of youth, replicating this same process over and over again throughout our community.
Since 1939, the Catholic Youth Organization for the Archdiocese of Detroit has been fulfilling its mission in service to the Catholic community of Metro Detroit. Our founding documents put forth the main purpose of CYO as “the development of Catholic life in the Catholic Youth." Now, more than ever before, as the diocese moves from maintenance to mission as directed in Unleash the Gospel, CYO seeks to reinvigorate all current programming and to create an atmosphere that will encourage young people to join the band of joyful missionary disciples.
CYO believes in becoming a true partner with our community’s young people – it helps them to enjoy their youth; it teaches them to become faith and community leaders, and after they are grown, it encourages them to work with the next generation of youth, replicating this same process over and over again throughout our community.
Since 1939, the Catholic Youth Organization for the Archdiocese of Detroit has been fulfilling its mission in service to the Catholic community of Metro Detroit. Our founding documents put forth the main purpose of CYO as “the development of Catholic life in the Catholic Youth." Now, more than ever before, as the diocese moves from maintenance to mission as directed in Unleash the Gospel, CYO seeks to reinvigorate all current programming and to create an atmosphere that will encourage young people to join the band of joyful missionary disciples.
COACHES NEEDED! - If you are interested in helping coach please reach out to our AD, we are in need of basketball coaches.
Any questions contact our Athletic Director, Angela Rotter @ arotter@olqm-parish.org
Any questions contact our Athletic Director, Angela Rotter @ arotter@olqm-parish.org
CYO BASKETBALL
We welcome and invite all children to participate in Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) athletic programs. CYO athletics is a parish-based program that is dedicated to the development of youth as a student athlete by encouraging them to express Catholic values, sportsmanship and fair play that leads to a positive athletic experience. You must be a member of OLQM parish or attend School in order to play OLQM CYO Sports.
Here are a few details as of now:
Concussion, Physical and Assessment of Risk forms are required before participation on Nov 7. Forms can be located below.
· Physical form (MHSAA) must be completed after April 15, 2023.
· Concussion Form
· Risk of Assumption
Please note you are signing your child(ren) up for a team sport, which means they win and lose as a team. It is important that our children understand what a commitment to a team is. Please make every effort to have your child(ren) attend all practices and games.
OLQM CYO Sports are non-refundable, should there be any changes in your plans.
Protocols and forms can be found below on this page.
We welcome and invite all children to participate in Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) athletic programs. CYO athletics is a parish-based program that is dedicated to the development of youth as a student athlete by encouraging them to express Catholic values, sportsmanship and fair play that leads to a positive athletic experience. You must be a member of OLQM parish or attend School in order to play OLQM CYO Sports.
Here are a few details as of now:
- Instructional is 3rd & 4th
- JV 5th & 6th grades
- Varsity is 7th & 8th grades
- Registration needs to be completed by Oct. 3
- Season starts Nov. 6th runs through February 17 for JV teams and March 16 for Varsity teams with Playoffs
- First week of games start Nov. 27
- Most teams will play in a Thanksgiving or Christmas tournament
- Instructional will practice 1-2 a week.
- JV teams will practice about 2 to 3 a week
- Varsity teams will practice about 3 to 4 times a week
- CYO Rule for all AOD Parishes/Schools- You can't play travel basketball and CYO basketball at the same time, it is against the AOD/MHSAA rules.
- Games are most likely held on Saturdays, but can be played on any day of the week but Sunday
- Game schedules will not be released from CYO until the week of November 19 (Please don't ask for the schedule, as soon as we get it, it will be communicated.
- No practice or games on Sundays ever. We hope that you will join us at Mass on Saturdays at 5 pm, or Sundays 8 am, 10 am and Noon
- CYO Mass for all teams December 3 at Noon
Concussion, Physical and Assessment of Risk forms are required before participation on Nov 7. Forms can be located below.
· Physical form (MHSAA) must be completed after April 15, 2023.
· Concussion Form
· Risk of Assumption
Please note you are signing your child(ren) up for a team sport, which means they win and lose as a team. It is important that our children understand what a commitment to a team is. Please make every effort to have your child(ren) attend all practices and games.
OLQM CYO Sports are non-refundable, should there be any changes in your plans.
Protocols and forms can be found below on this page.
CYO Volleyball Fall 2023
CYO Volleyball will resume in Fall 2024
Information will be posted here when it becomes available.
Information will be posted here when it becomes available.
OLQM CYO Sports Details
OLQM sports are a parish-based program that is dedicated to the development of youth as a student athlete by encouraging them to express catholic values, sportsmanship and fair play that leads to a positive athletic experience.
The Catholic Youth Organization sports offered by OLQM Grades 4-8th (4th grade teams may be rounded out by 3rd grades who can play up). Fall
All OLQM students and parish members are automatically eligible to participate in CYO sports offered by the parish. All students registering for any CYO sport must have a physical exam and a medical clearance on file and paid their registration fee before participating. All students registered and playing in any CYO sport must follow the policies set forth in the Athletic Policy Handbook. Any player that does not follow such policies will be dismissed from the team. All late registrations will be placed on a waiting list. All accepted late registrations will be subject to a $50.00 late fee. CYO Guidelines To learn about division standings, league manuals and rules, or other information about the CYO, visit the CYO website. Team standings are usually updated on Wednesdays. OLQM Home Game Admission Fees All Adults are $5.00 each Children through 8th grade are free of charge |
We encourage parents to read our team rules/guidelines. (below)
Team GuidelinesCYO Rules per SportVolleyball Rules
Soccer Rules Basketball Rules Baseball Rules Softball Rules Cross Country Rules Lacrosse Rules Football Rules Forms/PoliciesOnline registration, Concussion, Assumption of risk and health/physical must be completed for each athlete before they can participate.
A CURRENT-YEAR PHYSICAL IS ONE GIVEN ON OR AFTER APRIL 15 OF THE PREVIOUS SCHOOL YEAR.
If you have any questions, interested in coaching or looking for information, please email us at arotter@olqm-parish.org
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Interested in coaching?
Contact Angela Rotter @ arotter@olqm-parish.org