SMM Athletic Association
(SMMAA)
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
24-25 Soccer-
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Open To: Boys and Girls 4th- 8th
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Joining: Our Lady of Perpetual Help
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Practice Location: Grove City at OLPH
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Practices Begin: July 1st
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Games Begin: Week of July 22nd
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Games End: August 25th
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Sign Up By: June 3rd - July 25th
Cross Country-
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Eligibility: Grades K-8 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School or PSR
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Practices Start: July 21st
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Meets: Late August; 5 meets, championship October 11th
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Registration Deadline: August 1st
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Contact: Amy Woloshan at awoloshan@hotmail.com
Volleyball-
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Open To: Boys and Girls 4th- 8th
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Joining: St. Mary Magadalene or Westside Parishes
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Practice Location: OLPH
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Practices Begin: Early August
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Matches Begin: September
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Games End: October 20th
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Sign Up By: July 31st
Tackle Football-
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Eligibility: Boys grades 5-8 from Ready feeder schools
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Cost: $125
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Equipment Handout: July 19th ($100 deposit required)
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Football Camp: July 22nd-24th ($40)
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Practices Start: July 28th
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Games: August 24th; Homecoming September 13th
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Contact: Matt Cacchio at mcacchio58@gmail.com or (614) 390-6923
OLPH Flag Football-
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Eligibility: Boys grades 1-4; Girls grades 5-8
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Cost: $65 + $35 jersey fee (returning players use last year's jersey)
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Practices Start: August 11th
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Games: September 6th-7th
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Coaches Needed: Indicate interest when registering
Girls Flag Football-
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Eligibility: Girls grades 5-8 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School or PSR
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Practices Start: August 11th
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Games: September 6th-7th
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Season: 6 games, championships October 11th-12th
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Registration Deadline: August 8th
To Sign Up Go To:
Tackle Football signup link: Western Irish Football Site
Cross Country and Flag Football go to this link: OLPH Athletics Site
SMM Volleyball signup link: https://doodlio.com/#/reg/10227/1403
24-25Winter Sports Information
Basketball-
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Open To: Boys and Girls 4th- 8th
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Fees: $80 - $90 TBD
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Practice Location: TBD
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Practices Begin: early November
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Games Begin: December
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Games End: February
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Sign Up By: Sept. 20th - Oct. 10th
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Sign Up Code: TBD
Spring Sports Information
Baseball-
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Open To: Boys 4th- 8th
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Fees: $85
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Practice Location: TBD
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Practices Begin: March (2-3x a week)
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Games Begin: early April
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Games End: mid May
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Sign Up By: Feb. 3rd - Mar. 1st
Softball-
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Open To: Girls 4th- 8th
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Fees: $85
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Practice Location: TBD
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Practices Begin: March (2-3x a week)
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Games Begin: early April
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Games End: mid May
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Sign Up By: Feb. 3rd - Mar. 1st
Track & Field-
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Open To: Boys and Girls 4th- 8th
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Fees: $0
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Practice Location: TBD
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Practices Begin: early March (2-3x a week)
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Meets Begin: beginning of April (Saturdays)
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Meets End: end of May (Saturdays)
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Sign Up By: Feb. 3rd - Mar. 1st
To Sign Up Go To:
https://doodlio.com/#/reg/10227/1123
Parent Like a Champion Workshop
One Parent/Guardian is REQUIRED to attend a Diocese Parent like a Champion Workshop. They are done through Zoom and costs $15. If you have already completed the workshop as a Parent or a Coach you do not have to do it again. This workshop goes over sportsmanship and Catholic principles in Sports. These workshops are approximately 60 minutes in length.
Here is the link to signup for the workshop.
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Virtual (Self Paced) Edition:
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Parent/Guardian Training Registration: Click the link to register for training that can be completed at any time
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Contact Information:
Please reach out the the Director SMM Athletics Department, Julius Palazzo
Phone: 614-946-5729
For Soccer and Cross Country: Tim Chapman
Phone: 614-218-3207
Email: timothy.chapman@abbott.com
For Tackle and Flag Football: Matt Cacchio
Phone: 614-390-6923
Email: mcacchio58@gmail.com
For Volleyball: Julius Palazzo
Phone: 614-946-5729
Email: jmpalazzo@juno.com
CYO Athletics Director: Ryan Aiello
Phone: 614-241-2580
Email: raiello@columbuscatholic.org