Athletics

The Athletics Ministry offers the opportunity for athletes to compete in the G.O.A.L. Basketball Program and the Metropolis of Chicago Jr. Olympics. The Basketball Season runs from October-February and athletes in 3rd-12th grade participate in weekly practices and weekend games. Jr. Olympics allows for athletes ages 7-18 to compete in team and individual events in a tournament held during Memorial Day Weekend. For more information, contact the Athletic Director, Joanna Psyhogios, at youthministry@stjohnthebaptistgoc.org

Jr. Olympics 2023 Information

St. John the Baptist Families,

Jr. Olympics Registration starts this Sunday, March 19th after Divine Liturgy. The Jr. Olympics will take place on May 27th-28th 2023.

Registration will be done via an online registration form. A separate online registration form needs to be filled out for each athlete. The registration form will not open until the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy on March 19th. Registration Link: St. John the Baptist Jr. Olympics Registration 2023

As in years past, names will be added to the roster on a first come, first serve basis. Names will only be added to rosters once registration is completed. BOTH THE COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM AND PROOF OF PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO CONSIDER YOUR REGISTRATION COMPLETE.

Cost to participate: $30 per athlete (Cost capped at $90 per family).

ONLY IN PERSON PAYMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. ONLINE PAYMENT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Cash and checks can be brought to the Jr. Olympics registration table after the conclusion of Divine Liturgy. Checks can be made out to St. John the Baptist with Jr. Olympics in the memo line.

Below is a flyer detailing the information above and a list of all activities offered.

Please contact me with any questions you may have.

In Christ,

Joanna Psyhogios