St. John the Evangelist has a long standing tradition of excellence in academics. That excellence transcends into other areas of student life as well, including the school’s athletics program.

The goal of St. John the Evangelist’s athletics program is to develop student athletes who display good sportsmanship and who possess Christian values. The athletics program endeavors to provide a safe, enjoyable sports environment that enhances the physical, emotional, social, educational, and spiritual well being of all students. St. John the Evangelist teams are known to achieve a highly competitive level of play; at the same time they are expected to abide by a defined code of ethics established for both players and coaches. Students are taught to operate on the ideals of sportsmanship, integrity, ethical behavior and good citizenship.

Participation in St. John the Evangelist’s sports program provides students with the opportunity to:

• Learn how to function as part of a team.
• Learn about and practice good sportsmanship.
• Experience the special relational bonding that ought to occur between teammates on the same team.
• Grow in self esteem.
• Provide a healthy opportunity to have fun.

Participation

Students are eligible to participate in all areas of the sports program beginning in fifth grade. Unlike many other schools, anyone who wants to is invited to play. Specific opportunities are available for:

St. John the Evangelist students compete with other teams through membership in the Northwest Indiana CYO.

Registration:

Parents must register their children for sports, pay program fees, turn in physicals, and submit any other pertinent forms prior to the season of play. This can be accomplished during the school’s Fee Payment Days held the week prior to the first day of school in the fall.

Parents needing more information about St. John the Evangelist’s Athletic Program should consult the Athletics Handbook or contact the school’s athletic director, Mr. Dave Slupczynski.

Fees

A CYO registration fee of $7.00 per sport per student is required as well as a one-time annual family fee of $100.00 all of which must be paid prior to the start of the season. In addition, parents are required to serve four (4) hours per child per sport in which the student participates. Parents of students who participate in any basketball team must serve an additional two (2) hours during St. John the Evangelist’s Holiday Tournament.

Those who choose not to work the required concessions hours will pay $40.00 per hour for each hour they did not work. Substitutes may be utilized provided they are at least 18 years of age.

Physicals:

Students must have a complete physical examination and a written statement from a physician stating they are physically able to participate in St. John the Evangelist’s athletic program. Students may not practice, scrimmage, or participate in any games without a physical on file with the school’s athletic department. The physical must be given to the player’s coach prior to the first practice.

CYO Registration & Physical
CYO Website

St. John the Evangelist Parent Athletics Council

St. John the Evangelist’s Parent Athletics Council is comprised of the pastor, principal, Athletic Director, and parents of children in the school. This advisory group meets formally at least four times each school year. It is comprised of several committees that meet as frequently as needed to ensure the success of SJE's athletics program.

The role of the council is to:

• review and recommend matters pertaining to the sports program to the principal,
• help develop policies for the Athletics Program at SJE,
• facilitate successful athletics events, including games, programs and Fun Days,
• coordinate the annual basketball tournaments at Thanksgiving and Christmas,
• and raise funds to sustain the Athletics Program, including but not limited to concessions and other events that raise the visibility of the Athletics Program and promote a parish family-community spirit.

Council Membership

Consists of parents and parishioners who are willing to serve as committee chairpersons in order to promote and direct the sports program at the parish.

Council members are expected to regularly attend Council meetings and to actively involve themselves through participation on committees, coordinating Fun Day, leading and promoting fund raising activities, and participating as staff to the annual basketball tournaments.

Individuals who are interested in serving on the Council should contact the Athletic Director. The pastor expects all Catholic members of the Council to actively practice their religion and to attend Mass weekly.