Annual St. Jude Golf Classic Tournament
Friday, May 3, 2013 at Laytonsville Golf Course
Golf Classic Registration
Spring Sports Registration:
Register now for Soccer, T-Ball and Softball!
Little League Co-Ed Soccer Grades K-2 http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1198714
Co-Ed T-ball Grades Pre-K - 1 http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1198724
Girls Softball Grades 3-4 http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1198717
Girls Softball Grades 5-6 http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1198718
Girls Softball Grades 7-8 http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1198721
Please Note:
After registering for one of our teams via RegOnLine, go to the CYO's website (www.washcyo.com) and update the player information page for 2010-2011. If you are a 1st or 2nd grader, you may by-pass this step. All CYO basketball and soccer players who have updated their info may also by-pass this step. All others MUST update to be eligible for the CYO teams.
About the SJAA
St. Jude Catholic School and the SJAA are members of the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) and field many team sports (soccer, football, baseball, softball, basketball, and cheerleading) for students in grades 1 - 8, and T-ball for kindergartners.
The SJAA policy is to provide a well-rounded sports program for parish children. The SJAA will continue to stress participation, first and foremost, in whatever sports are offered by the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO). The SJAA has the ability to support other programs that are deemed suitable by the board (for example: MSI, RBBA, Montgomery County recreation leagues; etc). The SJAA will continue to strive to compete at all levels of competition provided by the CYO and to choose the appropriate teams necessary to compete as representatives of the Shrine of St. Jude. The SJAA will continue to follow the motto, "so that every child has a place to play."
Purpose and Philosophy
The purpose of the SJAA is to coordinate, organize, foster and encourage athletic activities in a fair and equitable manner. The SJAA sports programs are designed to reach for Catholic spiritual ideals through sports while developing good manners and sportsmanship.
The philosophy of the SJAA is to assist the parish in its administration of a well rounded athletic program, developing Catholic men and women through sportsmanship. The SJAA program is structured to provide early participation and exposure with gradual transition to competitive play. Competitive play provides the opportunity to develop commitment and teamwork while learning how to succeed.
Participant Eligibility
The following details the list of participants who are eligible to participate on SJAA sponsored teams. (Please note that the applicable league rules for participation are also applicable to any team sponsored by the SJAA):
Children of St. Jude parish
Children who attend St. Jude Catholic school
Children who attend St. Jude Catholic school but belong to other parishes
Children from neighboring catholic parishes (without teams in the CYO) based upon approval by CYO and the SJAA
Other non-neighboring children (catholic or non catholic) recommended to the SJAA Coordinators and approved by the SJAA board
Non-catholic children approved by the SJAA who are eligible for league in which St. Jude participates.
Team Selections
The SJAA, as previously noted, espouses the notion that every child has the right to play and participate in any sport that child selects. The SJAA, along with the coordinators of each individual sport, will attempt to properly place a child with a team that best suits that individual. Each group of athletes will be evaluated individually by the coaches and coordinators. Additionally, in keeping with doctrine set forth in the CYO handbook, teams will be divided to match the league's prescribed criteria.
In mid-atlantic competition as well as tournament teams, the CYO suggests that the teams be divided by skills to match the prescribed league. In non-tournament and instructional leagues it is suggested that teams be evenly distributed. In any effort to make the experience enjoyable for everyone involved these guidelines suggested by CYO will be followed.
It is the responsibility of the coordinator and coaches to decide how the players will be selected for each team. It is the responsibility of the parents to find out how the teams will be divided before the teams are selected. It is highly suggested that the coordinator for each group have a parent's meeting before the teams are divided to address all questions that parents or guardians may have.
Fall Sports
Cheerleading - there is currently one cheerleading squad sponsored by the SJAA. The girls are in grades 6-8 and cheer for various St. Jude Football teams throughout the season.
Soccer - the SJAA sponsors soccer programs for boys and girls in the following age groups:
7th - 8th grade boys and girls
5th - 6th grade boys and girls
3rd - 4th grade boys and girls
1st - 2nd grade co-ed intramural
These teams will all participate in the CYO league.
Football - SJAA will participate in various football leagues that best meet the competition level of the children. The number of children participating, league availability, and competition level will all be considered when choosing the appropriate leagues in which to participate. The teams will usually be broken into groups based on age and weight.
Winter Sports
Basketball - the SJAA sponsors basketball programs for boys and girls in the following age
groups:
9th – 12th grade boys and girls
7th – 8th grade boys and girls
5th – 6th grade boys and girls
3rd – 4th grade boys and girls
1st – 2nd grade coed intramural
The basketball teams will participate in the appropriate CYO leagues. The mid-atlantic teams (boys and girls) and the tournament teams (boys and girls) will also participate in the Montgomery County rising stars leagues.
Spring Sports
Baseball - the SJAA sponsors baseball programs for boys in the following age groups:
7th – 8th grade boys (CYO league)
5th – 6th grade boys (CYO league)
3rd – 4th grade boys (RBBA league)
1st – 2nd grade boys & girls (RBBA league)
Grades 5-8 will participate in the CYO and may also participate in additional county or city leagues. Grades 1-4 will participate in the RBBA league.
Softball - the SJAA will sponsor girls softball teams in the following age groups:
7th – 8th grade girls
5th – 6th grade girls
3rd – 4th grade girls
These teams will compete in the CYO and may also participate in additional county or city leagues at the discretion of the coordinator.
Spring Soccer - the SJAA will sponsor this sport for 1st grade and 2nd grade (co-ed). These teams will compete in the CYO.
Intramural T-ball - the SJAA will sponsor co-ed T-ball to be played on the plateau at St. Jude's School for children in grades K-1st. This will be a purely instructional league.
Organization and Membership
The SJAA is an established Parish organization, sponsored by The Shrine of St. Jude (the
parish), operating under the Pastor and approved by-laws, and functioning under an elected Board of Directors. The Pastor exercises responsibility for the SJAA and its activities. Membership in the SJAA consists of:
· The Pastor (and an appointed moderator if so deemed by the Pastor)
· SJAA Board Members
· SJAA Athletic Director
· SJAA Assistant Athletic Director
· SJAA Program Coordinators
· SJAA Coaches
· Parents/Guardians of children currently participating in SJAA programs and activities
· Persons assisting and supporting the SJAA through volunteer service
The SJAA Board consists of nine Board members who are elected by the membership to three year terms (commencing in July of the year elected and ending in June 3 years later), the Athletic Director (who is appointed by the Pastor and is a non voting member) and the Pastor or his appointed moderator. Normally there are three board seats each year that are vacated. Nominations for board membership are solicited annually, in the spring, in accordance with the SJAA by-laws, with notification to the membership two weeks prior to elections. Anyone within The membership is eligible to run for a board seat.
The board is responsible for the policy, planning oversight, guidance and fiscal management of the SJAA. From the nine elected board members, a chairperson is appointed by the pastor (or moderator). A secretary and treasurer are named by a simple majority vote of the board members.
SJAA Membership
Chairman: Larry Young (301) 929-9051
Board Members: Larry Young (301) 929-9051
Patti Ribas (301) 977-6543
Heidi McAuliffe (301) 438-3804
Dan Holt
Steve Monday
John Gibbons
Geoff Sanders
Mike Stanislav
Committees -
Fund Raising:
Events/Volunteers: Peter Oristian
Banquets/Awards:
Golf Committee Liaison: Mike McAuliffe
Secretary:
Treasurer: Dan Holt
Registrars: Geoff Sanders
Program Coordinators:
Athletic Director: Eddie Ribas (301-608-0988)
CYO Baseball: Jerry Miller (301-587-1658)
RBBA Baseball: Melinda Doyle (301-460-8477)
Basketball: Jim Kuzma (301-608-0988)
Cheerleading: Linda Heavner (301-926-3227)
Soccer: Larry and Jen Kilmer (301-962-7979)
Softball: Bob Hogan (301-933-4223)
T-Ball: Mike Stanislav (301-929-9577) & Larry Young (301-929-9051)
We can never have enough volunteers! The SJAA is always willing to recruit, no matter which sport your child participates in. We are always in need of help with fundraising, please contact us! Coaches and assistant coaches are also welcome. Any of the good people on our board or any of the program coordinators would love to hear from you.