CYO Sports

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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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.

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2021 CYO Basketball Grades 4 through 8
Must be a parishioner and/or school student to play.
Tryouts & Practice may begin on November 8 and will run till March 12.
1st week of play Nov. 29 - Dec. 4.
Thanksgiving and Christmas tournaments for 5/6 & 7/8 only
Last week of season play is Feb. 14 - 19 with tournaments after for Varsity only

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

Volleyball (girls)
Soccer (boys)
Soccer (girls)
Cross Country (boys and girls)
Vicariate Football (boys)

Winter

Basketball (boys and girls)

Spring

Baseball (boys)
Softball (girls)
Vicariate Lacrosse Spring (boys)
Vicariate Track (boys and girls)

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
Adults $3.00
Seniors & Students (child under 8 are free) $2.00
Family game pass $8.00