CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION (CYO)
Fall Sports Registration Open!
Registration for all fall sports will open on April 1st and close on April 30th for all parishioners of St. Joseph and Holy Spirit. This defined window allows us to plan team numbers, coaching needs, and practice schedules more effectively.
***Non-parishioner registration will be later***
SPORTS | GRADES | COST |
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Volleyball - Girls | 3rd - 7th | 175 |
Cross Country - Boys & Girls | 4th - 8th | 135 |
Cheerleading | 1st - 6th | 125 |
Flag Footbball | 1st - 3rd | 150 |
Padded Flag Football | 4th | 250 |
Rookie Tackle Football | 5th & 6th | 250 |
Key Terms
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FLAG FOOTBALL is a variant of football where, instead of tackling players to the ground, the defensive team must remove a flag or flag belt from the ball carrier ("deflagging") to end a down. In flag football, contact is limited between players.
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PADDED FLAG is designed to be “Limited-Contact” bridge game between Flag and Rookie Tackle that introduces kids to wearing pads, higher cognitive game play and light to moderate contact. Also, many parents feel it's safer having their kids wear full pads to play flag as they are getting a little older, bigger, faster and stronger.
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ROOKIE TACKLE is part of the Football Development Model (FDM). It is a small-sided tackle football game designed to be implemented as a bridge between flag football and 11-on-11 tackle within football leagues and clubs across the country. It also serves as a child's first experience of tackling football.
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TACKLE FOOTBALL is a full-field youth football game designed to be the final step in a league's youth football pathway before athletes enter high school sports.
Our Mission
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As part of the Diocese of Cleveland CYO, our programs are rooted in the mission “to inspire young people to know God, to love God, and to serve God through athletics.” We strive to create an environment where athletes grow not only in skill and confidence, but also in character, teamwork, and faith.
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A Strong, Growing Program
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We are proud to be one of the larger CYO programs in the area, and with that comes a deep commitment to doing things the right way. Our coaches and volunteers focus on player development, teaching the fundamentals of each sport, and helping every child grow at their own pace. Just as importantly, we emphasize each child’s faith journey, weaving sportsmanship, prayer, and Catholic values into our practices and games.
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Volunteer-Driven Program
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CYO is a volunteer‑driven organization, and our programs thrive because of the dedication of parents and parishioners who step forward to serve. As we prepare for the fall season, we look forward to welcoming parent volunteers as coaches and team parents. Your involvement plays a vital role in creating a positive, faith‑centered experience for our young athletes.
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Thank you for your continued support of our CYO program and
for encouraging your children to stay active, connected, and engaged.
All members of St. Joseph and Holy Spirit Parishes are eligible to participate.
Once registered for your sport, please fill out both forms below:
Questions? Please email: registration_CYO@stjosephavonlake.org

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Greg Faltenovich, President/Athletic Director
Mike Simecek, Vice President/Officer of Facilities
Jennifer Frericks, Treasurer
OPEN, Registrar
Kay Simecek, Officer of Compliance
Jason Dietz, Officer of Uniforms
Robyn Groshek, CYO Sports Minister
COMMISSIONERS
Luke Steinacker, Basketball
Kara Reynolds, Cheerleading
Jessica Hill, Cross Country
OPEN, Football - Flag
Tony Cox, Football - Tackle
Emily Kirsch, Track & Field
Melissa Faltenovich, Volleyball
AT LARGE MEMBERS
OPEN, At Large
Adrienne Mueller, At Large - Social Media
Questions? Please contact:
athleticdirector_cyo@stjosephavonlake.org
For questions about individual sports, please contact the sport commissioner directly.
CROSS COUNTRY (3rd to 8th grades)
Jessica Hill jesshillrn@gmail.com
CHEERLEADING (1st to 5th grades)
Kara Reynolds kreynolds@primroseschoolwestlake.com
FLAG FOOTBALL (1st to 3rd graders)
Mike Simecek mikesimecek@gmail.com
FOOTBALL - PADDED FLAG (4th grade) & ROOKIE TACKLE (5th grade)
Tony Cox cox.anthony@gmail.com
VOLLEYBALL (3rd to 8th grade)
Melissa Faltenovich wess.melissa@gmail.com
Registration usually occurs during the following times:
​Fall Sports - Mid-May thru Mid-July
Football – Tackle (Grades 5-8)
Football – Flag (Grades 1-4)
Girls Volleyball (Grades 3-8)
Girls High School Volleyball (Grades 9-12)
Cross Country (Grades 3-8)
Cheerleading (Grades 1-5)
Winter Sports - Early-September thru Early-October
Boys and Girls Basketball (Grades 3-8)
Boys and Girls Basketball (Grades 9-12)
Cheerleading (Grades 3-8)
Spring Sports - Mid-January thru Mid-February
Boys and Girls Track (Grades 1-8)
Girls High School Volleyball (Grades 9-12)
Boys Volleyball (Grades 3-8)


