Our Athletic Association presents a yearly program emphasizing family involvement and sportsmanship. These sporting activities are made possible by the volunteer services of coaches and assistants. Tryouts and practices for each team are scheduled at the convenience of the particular coaches.  

Please use the following link for more information about CYM sports and upcoming schedules:  www.cdowcym.org/athletics/

Additional SJB sports-related information is also posted on the SJB Eagles facebook page: facebook.com/SJBEagles

2019-2020 Athletic Association Board Officers 

President - Brian Ratasiewicz
brianrat724@comcast.net
(302) 668-3829 

Vice President – Will Thomas
willthomas1980@yahoo.com
(302) 250-3456

Treasurer - Mike Boyer 
mboyer0285@yahoo.com
(302) 893 - 0441 

Secretary - Tom Strusowski 
chipshot27@comcast.net
302-562-6999
 
Athletic Director – Todd Oliver
psu9296@yahoo.com
(302) 276 - 5539

SJB Boys and Girls JV and Varsity basketball tryouts begin on Monday, October 21, 2019. Please be sure to complete the online SJB registration, CYM registration, Parent/Player contract, and submit payment.  You can email the signed CYM form to John Parlamenti jparlament@msn.com (boys only), Jeff Wolff jswolff.4659@gmail.com (girls only) or Todd Oliver psu9296@yahoo.com by October 20.  Your son or daughter will not be able to participate in tryouts without the signed CYM form and confirmation of payment.


Boys Tryouts:
Monday, October 21, 2019 (Hockessin PAL)
7:00-9:00 PM - JV (5th/6th grade) and Varsity (7th/8th grade)

Monday, October 28, 2019 (Salesianum High School)
6:00-7:30 PM - 5th/6th grade only
7:30-9:00 PM - 7th/8th grade only
 

Girls Tryouts:
Monday, October 21, 2019 (McKean Aux gym)
6:00-7:30 PM - 5th/6th grade only
7:30-9:00 PM - 7th/8th grade only

Monday, October 28, 2019 (McKean Aux gym)
6:00-7:30 PM - 5th/6th grade only
7:30-9:00 PM - 7th/8th grade only

Wednesday, October 30, 2019 (Skyline Middle School gym)
6:00-7:30 PM - 5th/6th grade only
7:30-9:00 PM - 7th/8th grade only

The St. John the Beloved Athletic Association (SJBAA) sponsors sports programs that are available to all SJB students and parishioners in the surrounding community. These programs are structured to emphasize family involvement and sportsmanship. Our goal is to provide the students of our parish community with a fun experience, teaching the basic skills of sports, the importance of a positive attitude, self-discipline, and respect for others within the foundation of teamwork. 

Below are some facts and statistics about the SJBAA. 

• The SJBAA sponsors over 600 student athletes in 12 different sports annually. These include almost 50 teams that participate in CYM sports and in-house club sports like wrestling, golf, and tennis. 

• The SJBAA is a 100% volunteer organization guided by the leadership of our board and supported by the efforts of our many members, volunteer coaches, parents, and sponsors. 

• In 2015, the SJBAA funded and administered the construction of a new wood floor in the SJB gym. 

• Between volleyball, cheerleading, and basketball, the SJB gym hosts over 250 practices and about 150 CYM games between September and March every school year. 

• This year we hosted our 40th annual boys’ basketball tournament and 24th annual girls’ basketball tournament. This year’s tournaments hosted 66 teams from schools throughout the Wilmington Diocese and all 81 games were played in the SJB gym. Since 1979, over 10,000 student athletes have participated in our basketball tournaments. 

• In May of each year, we celebrate our 8th grade athletes by hosting a banquet in their honor at the SJB gym. We recognize each athlete, award them with a varsity sports letter, and honor our many parent volunteers and coaches. 

In fall 2018, the parish completed major renovations to the gym roof and ceiling; however, there are many other needed improvements to maintain functionality. The parish recently initiated the “Raise the Roof!” capital campaign to address these critical building renovations for the gym and we are asking for your help to support the campaign. 

100% of all funds raised will go directly to the restoration of the gym so PLEASE contribute to the future of our student athletes at SJB! 

Please visit SJB Raise The Roof for more information. To donate now click this link > Donate Now.