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SMM Athletic Association 

(SMAA)

The Diocese of Columbus CYO Athletics provides an opportunity for young people to experience spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional growth through participation in sports. Go to the Diocese of Columbus CYO website from our Community Page for more information.

Fall Sports Information

Soccer-

  • Open To: Boys and Girls 4th- 8th

  • Joining: Our Lady of Perpetual Help

  • Practice Location: Grove City at OLPH

  • Practices Begin: July 1st

  • Games Begin: Week of July 22nd

  • Games End: August 25th

  • Sign Up By: June 3rd - July 25th

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Cross Country-

  • Open To: Boys and Girls KG- 8th

  • Joining: Our Lady of Perpetual Help

  • Practice Location: Grove City at OLPH

  • Practices Begin: July 22nd

  • Meets Begin: Late August

  • Games End: Late October

  • Sign Up By: June 3rd - July 20th

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Volleyball-

  • Open To: Boys and Girls 4th- 8th

  • Joining: St. Mary Magadalene or Westside Parishes 

  • Practice Location: TBD

  • Practices Begin: Early August

  • Mathces Begin: September 7th

  • Games End: October 20th

  • Sign Up By: June 3rd - July 25th

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Tackle Football-

  • Open To: Boys 5th- 8th

  • Joining: Westside Parishes 

  • Practice Location: St. Cecilia or OLPH in Grove City

  • Practices Begin: Late July

  • Games Begin: August 25th

  • Games End: October 20th

  • Sign Up By: June 3rd - July 20th

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Flag Football-

  • Open To: Boys 1st-5th

  • Joining: Westside Parishes 

  • Practice Location: St. Cecilia or OLPH in Grove City

  • Practices Begin: Mid August

  • Games Begin: September7th/8th

  • Games End: October 12th

  • Sign Up By: June 3rd - August 1st

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To Sign Up Go To: 

http://doodlio.com/#/reg/10227/574

Winter Sports Information

Basketball-

  • Open To: Boys and Girls 4th- 8th

  • Fees: $80 - $90 TBD

  • Practice Location: TBD

  • Practices Begin: early November

  • Games Begin: December

  • Games End: February

  • Sign Up By: Sept. 20th - Oct. 10th​​

  • Sign Up Code: TBD

Spring Sports Information

Baseball-

  • Open To: Boys 4th- 8th

  • Fees: $80 - $90 TBD

  • Practice Location: TBD

  • Practices Begin: March (2-3x a week)

  • Games Begin: early April

  • Games End: mid May

  • Sign Up By: Approx. Feb. 1st - 20th

  • Sign Up Code: TBD

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Softball-

  • Open To: Girls 4th- 8th

  • Fees: $80 - $90 TBD

  • Practice Location: TBD

  • Practices Begin: March (2-3x a week)

  • Games Begin: early April

  • Games End: mid May

  • Sign Up By: Approx. Feb. 1st - 20th

  • Sign Up Code: TBD

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Track & Field-

  • Open To: Boys and Girls 4th- 8th

  • Fees:  TBD

  • Practice Location: TBD

  • Practices Begin: early March (2-3x a week)

  • Meets Begin: begining of April (saturdays)

  • Meets End: end of May (saturdays)

  • Sign Up By: Approx. Feb. 1st - 20th

  • Sign Up Code: TBD

Contact Information:

Please reach out the the Director SMM Athletics Department, Julius Palazzo

Email: jmpalazzo@juno.com

Phone: 614-946-5729

For Soccer and Cross Country: Tim Chapman

Phone: 614-218-3207

Email: timothy.chapman@abbott.com

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For Tackle and Flag Football: Matt Cacchio

Phone: 614-390-6923

Email: mcacchio58@gmail.com

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For Volleyball: Julius Palazzo

Phone: 614-946-5729

Email: jmpalazzo@juno.com

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CYO Athletics Director: Ryan Aiello

Phone: 614-241-2580

Email: raiello@columbuscatholic.org

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