CYO Fall Sports Announcements
Cross Country will have its first practice on Tuesday, August 17 @ 6:30 p.m. at the track at Drexel Hill Middle School. Participation is open to Kindergarten through 8th grade. A mandatory parent meeting will be held Thursday, September 2 @ 7:30 p.m. at DHMS track. Anyone interested in helping coach the team please contact Owen Quigley (OJQuigley@msn.com or 610-626-6292) or Tara McFadden (610-623-2135)
The Field Hockey teams (JV and Varsity) are looking for individuals to coach the team. To express interest or for more information, please contact Kevin Quinn (kfq89@yahoo.com or 610-259-4802). Practices will start in late August.
All 5-8 graders interested in Football please see the message below regarding St. Bernadette’s teams.
We are exploring the interest in reviving girls Volleyball (Gr. 5-8) for this fall. If you are interested in playing/coaching please contact Kevin Quinn by August 6.
ALL COACHES in all sports are required to attend a coaches’ meeting, Thursday, September 30, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m. in Msgr. McGettigan Hall. St. Andrew’s alumnus, Ed Hastings, Ph.D., will be featured.
If there is anyone interested in serving on the CYO board please contact Steve Savage (stevesavage117@verizon.net or 610-446-3693). At the end of the 2011 school year we will have several board positions open.
Philadelphia CYO is exploring the addition of Lacrosse as a CYO sport. St. Andrew CYO is asking all who would be interested in playing lacrosse for St. Andrew to contact Kevin Quinn.
St. Bernadette CYO Football
Registration for any boys who will be in 5th through 8th grades in the fall and who are interested in playing football, will be held after the 11 AM Mass at St. Bernadette’s on Sunday August 1st , August 8th and August 15th. Registration will be in the Parish Center (2nd Floor). The registration fee will be $75. Just as last year, there will also be an equipment fee. The fee will be a maximum of $95 depending upon your equipment needs. This fee will cover all equipment with the exception of shoulder pads and helmets which will still be provided. Equipment will be available for sizing during registration. Information will also be available for ordering your equipment on-line. If you have any questions please contact Bill Gennaro at 610-283-3042.
Football practice for both the Varsity and JV Football teams will begin on Monday August 16th at 6PM at Dermond field. Boys should wear cleats, shorts and t-shirts.
Track and Field: We are pleased to announce that our senior boys 4 x 100 relay came in 5th out of 115 on Tuesday, April 19th, at the Penn Relays. Eric Jones, Matthew Wetzel, Andrew Licci and Jalen Wilkinson will return to the Penn Relay competition on Friday. Coach Nichols claims that the thought of missing class on Friday was the incentive to run so fast. It could have been the support their teammates demonstrated by their attendence at the relays. Many thanks to all who worked to bring out the best in our boys!
Cross Country: On behalf of our (3) National championship caliber runners, their families and our entire Cross Country Program, I want to thank everyone (our parish, school and XC family) for all the notes and words of encouragement as we journeyed to Nashville to compete on the grand stage.
Your runners did not disappoint you!!
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Our runners joined their Phila CYO teammates for meetings and some practice on Friday, followed by a healthy pasta dinner. As the day broke on Saturday, it was clear that for the first time in weeks we would be running in dry (but cold) conditions (30's). The organization chose an interesting "steeplechase" course for this year's meet and it was praised for its layout and friendliness for fans to view the races.
In the largest field in years, our St. Andrew's runners stepped up to the challenge.
Hannah Bierling finished 23rd in her age group.
Declan Quinn finished 17th in his age group.
Maggie Quigley finished 28th in her age group.
Their times were outstanding!!
They faced large teams from Florida, Illinois, Oklahoma, Indiana, Kentucky and smaller teams from many, many other states.
We then joined the entire CYO team at a Saturday evening mass (5:00pm) where the pastor praised our Program and children for their dedication and team spirit. The entire congregation gave them a resounding ovation.
We then enjoyed dinner in downtown Nashville (no sightings of Kenny Chesney or Miley Cyrus!).
Our runners then spent a few hours bonding with their new friends and CYO teamates on Saturday evening before a well deserved rest.
Overall, it was a great experience for our runners and once again we want to thank everyone for the support.
XC Coaches
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