CYO Sports

Our Lady of Lourdes offers student sports through the CYO program. It is a parent and faculty-supported program that focuses on fun, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

If you have additional questions, please e-mail Mr. Looney, Athletic Director: ololad@bethesda-lourdes.org

OLOL CYO Quick Links:

CYO Sports at OLOL

    • Grades 1-8

    • Eligibility is age based.  Age cutoff is August 31

    • Teams available: 8U Co-Ed (Senior and Junior), 10U, 12U and 14U

    • Practice 1-2x/week at OLOL or Local Field, Games 1x/week as set by CYO

    • ADW CYO Soccer Page

    • Grades 3-8

    • Eligibility is age based.  Age cutoff is November 30

    • Teams available: 10U, 12U and 14U

    • Practice 1-2x/week at OLOL Gym, Games 1x/week as set by CYO

    • ADW CYO Basketball Page

  • This is Columbus League, NOT CYO

Registration Deadlines

  • FALL - Open June 1 - August 1 for Soccer and Cross Country

  • Winter - Open October 1 - November 1 for Basketball

  • Spring - Open February 1 - March 1 for Spring Soccer and Track and Field

CYO Links

ADW Athletics

Link to all sports CYO offers, along with sports manuals and score reporting forms.

Coach Resources

Requirements to become a CYO Coach.

Safe Environment

All Coaches (ALL SPORTS) and ADs must complete the following to participate in Parish Athletic Programs:

  • ADW Child and Youth Protection & Safe Environment Requirements:

    • Virtus Training

    • Fingerprint Background Check

  • Coach Code of Conduct Form*

  • Coach CYO Participation & Consent Waiver Form*

  • Play Like A Champion Today - Coaching As Ministry Clinic

Volunteer Checklist (PDF)

Volunteer Requirements must be completed to coach a team or volunteer in any capacity.

MISSION STATEMENT: Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) athletic programs seek to help young men and women, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington (ADW), foster strong principles of teamwork and
sportsmanship both on and off the field. The CYO further aims to help ADW youth develop their
physical talent and learn to play fairly and enthusiastically, while appreciating Christ’s presence
in their opponents. Through their athletic programs and training linked to parish life, CYO offers
young people, coaches, and their families another opportunity to work together in communion
to show the world a new vision of “competition” in athletics.

The CYO’s Bill of Rights for Young Athletes:

  • Right to participate in sports.

  • Right to participate at a level commensurate with each child's maturity and ability.

  • Right to have qualified adult leadership.

  • Right to play as a child and not as an adult.

  • Right of children to share in the leadership and decision making of their sport participation.

  • Right to participate in safe and healthy environments.

  • Right to proper preparation for participation in sports.

  • Right to an equal opportunity to strive for success.

  • Right to be treated with dignity.

  • Right to have fun in sports.