It is important for all of us to keep the Catholic idenity and mission  a part of all CYO activities.  Below are examples of teams, families and fans continuing to live their best Catholic lives through prayer, sportsmanship and kindness.



Reported March 22, 2023

I am the parent of a child on Maria Regina's 5th grade basketball team (Coach Tom Carolan). I am writing to let you know the amazing show of sportsmanship that I have witnessed all season long and at playoffs this past weekend.

There is a boy on our team, Vinny, that is battling cancer. He has not been able to play but attends games when he can. The boys wear a sleeve each game that reads "Vin's Army" and take a picture after each win with a sign that says "Win for Vin" (see the attached pic). They have played with heart all season to make Vinny proud and I know that they have. 

Our boys made it to the final four but unfortunately lost on Sunday. However, it was such a great way to lose. We were down and when it was clear that we could not come back, Vinny begged his father to let him play for the final few minutes and Coach Tom put him in! The other team, The Saints from Deer Park, allowed Vinny to score 2 baskets undefended. The stood back, one player even handing the rebound of a missed shot back to Vinny, so he could try again. The show of love and sportsmanship is what the game, and CYO in particular, is all about. I am grateful that my son got to be part of this team. I am grateful to Coach Tom, the boys on the team and their parents. Although they lost, there were no tears. They held their heads high and were proud of how it ended. 

Sincerely,
XXXXX

Reported March 13, 2023
St. Aidan's CYO Volleyball Mass. Girls pictured with Fr. Adian after Mass.


Reported December 19, 2022
A special delivery from Santa to the children at St. Raymond's CYO program. All the children received a St. Raymonds basketbal.



Reported December 15, 2022
St. Agnes and St. Anne's hold swim meet fundraiser.


Reported October 28, 2022

Just wanted to share our team's keep the C in CYO project. This is a picture from tonight's practice - the last night of our Socktober collection. The team collected well over 100 pairs of socks to be donated to the outreach center. 
Kelly Workman
St. Rose of Lima Track



Reported October 3, 2022
St. Agnes 6th grade boy's basketball program raised over $1,000 for Rockville Centre police and firemen who responeded to the horrific oil truck explosion in their town.
Below is a thank you from the President of the PBA


Reported March 17, 2022
Corpus Christi CYO Basketball program recently had a Sock Drive to collect socks for those in need.  Over 500 pairs of new socks were donated by the travel teams and young families in our winter clinic, in collaboration with our Religious Education Program.  Socks remain one of the most requested and least donated items for those in need.  This wonderful donation will be dropped off at the Mary Brenan Inn located in Hempstead.
Thank you again to all those who contributed to this worthy cause.


Congratulations to the first winner of the "Get Caught Kepping the C in CYO"
St. Agnes, 6th grade boys team coached by Jack Bradley.  They will receive an ice cream party courtesy of CYO. The boys were able to recite the CYO prayer as a team at the start of the game.


Reported February 22,2022
St. Raphael's Basketball attends Mass.



Reported February 17, 2022
Submitted by an official who saw the sign at St. Marys during playoffs.


Reported February 17, 2022
St. Agnes 5th grade boys team collected items for the food pantry.  They were able to fill 2 big shopping carts with donations that benefited their community.




Reported January 31, 2022
St. Boniface girls 8th grade basketball team attends mass together.


Reported January 31, 2022
St. Anthony, Rocky Point friends and teammates in CYO and today playing on the high school basketball team together.

Reported January 26, 2022
Check out this wonderful letter written by a CYO official.  It appeared in a local newspaper.
The Joy of Sports

Reported January 23, 2022
CYO prayer being said before game




Reported December 13, 2021
St. Rose parish held it's annual CYO Mass and Christmas Toy Drive.  They had a great turn out. 


Reported November 22,2021
CYO staff caught St. Patricks, Huntington girls basketball team showing good sportsmanship with a cheer for the other team.


Reported November 17, 2021
The St. Boniface 7th grade girls are collecting canned goods and other non-perishable food items at practice to help feed the homeless and less fortunate this Thanksgiving holiday. They are also contributing gift cards for the St. Boniface Giving Tree. 



Reported November 8, 2021

St. Bernard 6th grade boys attending mass.

Reported November 2,2021
Kim Turano, the Good Shepherd Girls High School Senior Coach, was very nice and appreciative of the effort of the St Ignatius team to forgo their last home game to come to them to play the game. She bought the girls cupcakes, which showed the spirit of CYO and was a very nice gesture.

Reported October 12, 2021
It was nice meeting you last week at the CYO dinner reception, it was a wonderful night.   On behalf of the entire Pirkl family, we are beyond grateful for the CYO taking the time to honor my Dad.

He truly was dedicated to the CYO program at St Raphael’s, he did his best.   He was a loving husband, father , grandfather , and great grandfather to his very large family.

My mom who is 92 years old and married to my Dad close to 70 years was so proud and happy on the way home.     Just know you all gave her a gift of a special night honoring her husband.

Again, Thank you so much and please extend our thanks to all the wonderful people at the CYO.