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Sports & Programs

The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of the Brooklyn–Queens Diocese provides opportunities for children and young people to grow in faith, friendship, and athletic skill through a wide variety of sports and community programs.

Each year, thousands of children participate in CYO programs that emphasize teamwork, respect, discipline, and sportsmanship while creating lifelong memories. Whether on the field, on the court, or in service, CYO programs are designed to help every child reach their full potential.

Sports Offered

This is just a general estimate of the seasons offered for each sport.

  • Fall Soccer: September – November
  • High School Basketball: September – November
  • 2nd – 8th Basketball: November – March
  • Cross Country: September – October
  • Indoor Track: January – March
  • Outdoor Track: April – June
  • Boys Swim: October – January
  • Girls Swim: January – March
  • Spring Soccer: March – June
  • Girls Volleyball: March – May
  • Baseball: April – June
  • Softball: April – June
  • Boys Flag Football: April – June

Age Classification

DivisionBirthday On or AfterGrade Level (25-26 School Year)
Mite1/1/20191st Grade
Squirt (Subnovice 2)1/1/20182nd Grade
Subnovice1/1/20173rd Grade
Peewee1/1/20164th Grade
Novice1/1/20155th Grade
Bantam1/1/20146th Grade
Rookie1/1/20137th Grade
Intermediate1/1/20128th Grade
Tyro1/1/20109th – 10th Grade
Junior1/1/200811th – 12th Grade

Rules & Regulations

We are currently governed by rules and regulations developed by the CYO Office and updated as of August 2019. We are in the process of revamping the rules, but until then we will be guided by the current rules in place. To review the Rules & Regulation document please click here: