Championship information is provided so coaches, parents, athletes, and fans can share in the responsibility and enjoyment of a smooth running tournament. Your cooperation and that of your athletes and fans is appreciated and expected at these events. Diocesan Championships will be held for the Intermediate and Varsity levels in each sport. This playoff/competition represents a culmination of an athlete’s experience in the Diocese of Cleveland CYO. It is an opportunity to showcase the skills and sportsmanship our athletes and coaches have achieved through years of CYO involvement. 6th, 7th, and 8th grade levels will have play-off tournaments held at the conclusion of their regular season. These tournaments will involve a significant number of the teams that participated during the regular season. A gate may be charged for championships and play-off tournaments. The Admission Charges will be: Adults – $4.00, Students – $3.00, Seniors – $2.00, Family Limit – $12.00. All proceeds from the Diocese of Cleveland CYO Championships are placed in the Bishop Roger Gries CYO Good Shepherd Fund to assist our CYO members and staff with training, supplies, and support for the mission of CYO.
Congratulations on a remarkable regular season! The Diocese of Cleveland CYO 8th Grade John Abraham Football Tournament was held and we would like to congratulate 8th Grade Champions St. Albert the Great!
 St. Albert the Great 8th Grade John Abraham Tournament Champion |
The CYO 8th Grade Boys and Girls Cross Country Championships were held on Sunday, October 14, 2018. We would like to congratulate the following Boys and Girls team champions and runner ups as well as the top 10 boys and girls:
Boys Team Champion and Runner-up
| 1. | Lakewood Catholic Academy | 64 |
| 2. | Notre Dame Elementary | 111 |
Girls Team Champion and Runner-up
| 1. | St Angela Merici | 68 |
| 2. | St Joan of Arc | 104 |
Boys Top 10
Girls Top 10
Congratulations on a remarkable regular season! The CYO volleyball semi-final and championships were held October 27-28, 2018! We would like to congratulate the following 8th grade Division Champion and Runner Up teams!
| VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS | VOLLEYBALL RUNNER UP |
 2018 Elite Champion St. Columbkille 8th Grade |
 2018 Elite Runner Up Gesu 8th Grade |
 2018 Gold Champion Notre Dame Elementary 8th Grade |
 2018 Gold Runner Up St. Ambrose 8th Grade |
 2018 Silver Champion St. Charles Borromeo 8th Grade |
 2018 Silver Runner Up Our Lady of the Lake 8th Grade |
 2018 Bronze Champions St. Paschal Baylon 8th Grade |
 2018 Bronze Runner Up St. Anslem 8th Grade |
Congratulations on a remarkable regular season! All 6th and 8th grade squads are invited to participate in the 2018 Diocese of Cleveland CYO 8th Cheer Competition. Please review the information below to ensure those who participate experience an enjoyable competition. Cooperation from coaches, cheerleaders, parents and fans is appreciated and expected.
Fall Championship Competition: Sunday, November 4th, 2018
Location: St. Joseph Academy, 3470 Rocky River Dr., Cleveland, OH 44111
Championship Tournament T-Shirts
CYO will be selling tournament T-shirts at the competition this year. These t-shirts will have the CYO
tournament logo on the front. Coaches, what a great way to provide your athletes with a souvenir of
the season. If you would like to pre-order your t-shirts, to insure size availability, please return the
form in the packet below to the CYO Office no later than 12:00 noon on Monday, October 22, 2018.
Coaches and parents, download the packet below for more information:
Congratulations on a remarkable regular season! The CYO Girls Soccer Championships were held on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Walsh. We would like to congratulate Gesu girls soccer team as Champions for 2018!
CYO Volleyball and Football Souvenir Programs!
The Diocese of Cleveland CYO concludes its fall season with the Volleyball and Football Championships. These tournaments include 30 grade school teams from a seven county area. Want to show your support for CYO athletic programs and advertise your business or school? It’s a great way to show support for your parish CYO teams in the tournaments!
Contact Noelia for more information or 216-334-1261 ext. 14 to reserve your ad in next year’s program book.