On the 28th of September, the St Christopher Athletics Association will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser at the Crestwood Civic Center,14025 S. Kostner.
Time 4pm – 9pm.
All you can eat Spaghetti, Garlic bread, wine, music and good cheer!
$7.00 per person, Kids under 4 Free.
Garlic Bread $ 3.00 per basket.
Wine and Beer $2.00 Glass.
Due to increasing league/tournament fees and operations costs, the St. Christopher Athletic Association will have to raise athletic fees for the 2012-13 school year for all sports. Basketball and Volleyball fees will be raised from $90 to $110, Cheerleading and Soccer will be raised from $70 to $90.
However, we are offering an early-bird registration this year, which means if you register and pay for any sport for the 2012-13 school year between now until June 1st, you can lock in our lower 2011-12 rates. Registration will be held prior to our next two general athletic meetings on April 18th and May 16th starting at 7:00 PM on each day.
We only have two general athletic meetings remaining for this school year. They will be on April 18th and May 16th.
April 18th meeting – 8:00 PM in the cafeteria
This meeting is REQUIRED for everyone who wishes to coach ANY SPORT in the 2012-13 school year. We’ll be having a general sign-up for next year’s coaches. Early bird registration will be held prior, starting at 7:00.
May 16th meeting
This will be our last meeting of the 2011-12 school year. At this meeting we’ll be reviewing our bi-laws and finalizing board positions for the 2012-13 school year. Early bird registration will be held prior, starting at 7:00. To celebrate a great 2011-12 school year, pizza and beer/pop will be provided for everyone. Please join us!
St Christopher Athletic Association will be holding the annual 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Sports Banquet on Thursday April 12th, 2012 at Silver Lakes Country Club (14700 S 82nd Ave, Orland Park, IL). The event is scheduled to begin at 7:00 P M CST. The tickets will cost $16.00 for Adults and $12.00 for children 14 and under. We ask that reservations are made in advance. Checks may be made payable to St Christopher Athletics, and payments are to be sent to St Christopher School in an envelope addressed to: St Chris 6th – 8th grade Sports Banquet. All of the participants and their guests must be dressed appropriately.
To celebrate the end of a very successful 2010-2011 sports season, Athletics is hosting a sports dance for all 4th – 8th gr. athletes from soccer, basketball, volleyball and cheerleading. All children MUST have a signed permission slip to enter and a parent MUST come into the gym to pick up their child. Proper attire must be worn by all. All shirts must fall 3 inches over the top of pants. No hats. No use of cell phones while in the gym.
Join the St. Christopher Athletics Association for the 5th Annual Winter Blues Beanbag Tournament. There will be no cover charge for the event. Two Tournaments are available, the first tournament will be a blind draw for $10 a person and the second ‘pick your partner’ Tourney is also available for $30 per person. Food and cash bar will be on hand. The Tournament will be single elimination, best of 3 games.
Even if you don’t play bags, come on out and join us for this important fundraiser. Food, drinks, cards, and good company will all be present!
When: Saturday, February 25, 2012
Where: St Christopher School Gym @ 147th and Keeler, Midlothian, IL
Time: Registration starts at 6:30, 1st Tournament starts at 7:00
1/18 Boys Volleyball Signups at @7:30 in Cafeteria followed by Athletic General Meeting at 8:00 p.m.
All Boys Volleyball Registration must be in by 2/18th, in order to register the Teams in the Brother Rice League and order uniforms. Please sign up online by clicking here and fill out a waver ASAP. Thank You.
Follow the link below to download the registration forms for both the 3rd-5th and 6th-8th grade Sports Banquets
St-Christopher-Athletic-Association-Sports-Banquets-Permission-Slip
Please Note all Registration Fees are due before Banquets take place. Send them to Cathy Brindl through Evelyn Brindl, 6th Grade.
Big Cheer is just around the corner on February 17th.
Come watch the Cheerleaders perform for the 8th grade boys last home game.
The 5th Annual Winter Blues Bean Bag Tournament
When: Saturday, February 25th
Where: St Christopher School Gym @ 147th Keeler Midlothian IL
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm. - Tournament starts at 7pm.
April 12th; – 6th – 8th Grade Banquet, 7:00 – 10:00 at Silver Lakes Country Club 14700 S. 82nd Ave. Please make your reservation thru your coach or on line @ www.stchrissports.com
April 1st; – 3rd – 5th Grade Banquet, 6:00 – 8:00 at St Christopher, in the gym. Please make your reservation thru your coach or on line @ www.stchrissports.com
Follow the link below to download the registration forms for both the 3rd-5th and 6th-8th grade Sports Banquets
St-Christopher-Athletic-Association-Sports-Banquets-Permission-Slip
Please Note all Registration Fees are due before Banquets take place. Send them to Cathy Brindl through Evelyn Brindl, 6th Grade.
ATHLETICS DANCE 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. Friday April 13t;h
All students need forms signed by their parents and also pick-up by adult in the gym. DJ and BUDDY PICTURES will be there how about you.
Boys VS. Girls Games Schedule for Saturday, April 14th; As follows
Volleyball Games; Grades 4, 5, & 6 @ noon. Grades 7 & 8 at 1:00
Basketball Games; 4th grade at 2:00, 5th grade at 2:45, 6th grade at 3:30, 7th grade at 4:15, 8th grade at 5:00. Parents VS. Students games if time allows
We are forming a 3rd grade team and a 4th grade team for girls and boys basketball and soccer. Parents are welcomed to sign up to coach. Parents are encouraged to stay for the Athletic General Meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Cheerleader uniform return is April 18 before the Athletic General Meeting at 8:00 pm; $20 will be returned for each uniform turned in dry cleaned.
In keeping with archdiocesan policy [Book II The People of God, Part I, Policy 603.6], the Office for the Protection of Children & Youth continues to offer Mandated Reporter training to all Archdiocesan employees and volunteers who are mandated by state law and archdiocesan policy to report suspected child abuse and neglect. This training provides adults with the knowledge of how to recognize and report child abuse and neglect. State law recognizes the following groups as Mandated Reporters: school personnel, medical personnel, social service and mental health personnel, law enforcement personnel, coroner/medical examiner personnel, child care personnel, and clergy. Further, in keeping with archdiocesan policies, catechists, youth ministers, coaches, and pastoral center employees who work directly with children are also to attend this training. Seminarians must complete this while at the seminary. The training is offered to deacons during their formation. All clergy must attend Mandated Reporter Training. Training must be completed within 60 days of hire. This training is available in two forms: live and online.
Please save the dates for these upcoming St. Chris Athletic events. More information and details will follow…
Team Pictures & Sports Mass
January 15 2012
The Sports Mass begins at 9:30. Team pictures for Basketball, Volleyball, and Cheerleading will follow in the gym. 8th grade athletes for all St. Chris Sports will be taking a group photo as well. Specific times and details will come from your coaches.
Winter Blues Bean Bag Tournament
February 25, 2012
The first tournament starts at 7:00, doors open at 6:30.
On Wednesday, November 16th at 7:30 PM, there will be a training for the parents of all children participating in our Volleyball and Basketball programs. The training will cover Scoreboard Operation, Concession Stand training, and anything else that our Gym volunteers will need to know for the upcoming season. After the training, all parents are invited to stay for our General Athletic meeting, which will start promptly at 8:00. We hope to see you there!
Join the St. Christopher Athletics Association for our Annual Smoker Beanbag Tournament. There will be no cover charge for the event. Two Tournaments are available, the first tournament will be a blind draw for $10 a person and the second ‘pick your partner’ Tourney is also available for $30 per person. Food and cash bar will be on hand and this year a Beer Tasting will available for an additional fee!
When: Saturday, November 12, 2011
Where: St Christopher School Gym @ 147th and Keeler, Midlothian, IL
Time: 1st Tournament starts at 7:00
St. Christopher Athletics Association is holding a Lottery Ticket Fundraiser in November 2011.
Each team will be given tickets to sell. The tickets are two part and serialized 000 through 999. Only 1000 tickets will be sold. When a ticket is sold, the buyer fills out the stub with their information and telephone number and returns it to the seller. Payment must be made at the time of the sale.
During the month of November the Illinois Evening Pick-3 number will be used to select the winning ticket. The ticket that has the exact same number as the Illinois Evening Pick-3 number for that day will win. Note that winners are only selected for weekend and Saturday drawings. No winners on Sunday. The winning prize each weekday is $50 and for Saturday, the winning prize it $100. The winning prizes will be sent to the winners via mail.
The St. Christopher Athletics Association will send out the winnings for the first half of the month after November 15th and the winnings for the second half of the month after the 1st of December. All ticket sales must be completed and returned by 10/25/11. Find the winning numbers posted here at www.stchrissports.com.
If you would like to purchase a ticket, see a St. Christopher Athletics player, a player’s parent or guardian, coach, or you can contact Connie Ramirez at (708) 612-1255. Good luck to all!