The mission of the Catholic Youth Council (CYC) is to proclaim Jesus Christ in word and action by serving the needs of every boy and girl, regardless of ability, religious affiliation or ethnic background, to develop discipline and skills necessary to obtain and sustain individual achievements, build character and to develop valued relationships and teamwork.
St. Simon Athletics Mission
The general aim of the St. Simon Athletic Board and St. Simon CYC Athletic Program mirrors that of the CYC Mission. . . to help a boy or girl become an ideal youth firmly loyal to God, church, country, and community; physically fit, mentally alert and morally sound. Athletics, properly regulated, play a very important role in the development of youth. The constitution and policies of the St. Simon Athletic Board is a sincere effort to promote good sportsmanship, a respect for rules and self-discipline amongst the contestants. With the help of God, may it serve as a medium for Catholic action. We ask the blessing of God upon this phase of our St. Simon Athletic Board and our St. Simon CYC Athletic Program.
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Sports Overview
The below information is provided to give you a high-level overview of the different sports that are offered at St. Simon the Apostle.
To contact the Director of a specific sport, please select this link: Athletic Board Members.
Intramural Soccer is open for Boys and Girls in either Pre-K or Kindergarten (must be at least 4 years of age). Typically, the season will start a week or two prior to Labor Day, season length is 8 weeks. Intramural Soccer is held on Monday nights. The first half of the season is used for practice, while the second half the kids will be playing games.
CYC Soccer is open to Boys and Girls in 1st thru 8th grade. Teams in grades 5th - 8th are playoff eligible. Games are played at Parish venues throughout the South County District. CYC Soccer usually consists of a 10-game schedule (plus playoffs if applicable). Most teams practice one night a week at St. Simon
Intramural Volleyball is open for Boys and Girls in either or Kindergarten – 2nd grade. Typically, the season will start a week or two prior to Labor Day, season length is 8 weeks. Intramural Volleyball is held one day/night a week in the St. Simon Gym
CYC Volleyball is open to Boys and Girls in 3rd thru 8th grade. Teams in grades 5th -8th are playoff eligible. Games are played mostly on Saturday and Sunday, with some Friday night games. Games are plays at Parish venues throughout the South County District. CYC Volleyball usually consists of a 10-game schedule (plus playoffs if applicable). Most teams practice one night a week at St. Simon
Intramural Basketball is open for Boys and Girls in Pre-K thru 2nd grade. This program is an introduction to the game of basketball. Intramural Basketball will meet one day/night at St. Simon
CYC Basketball is open to Boys and Girls in grades 3rd – 8th. Teams in grades 5th – 8th are playoff eligible. Games are mostly played on Saturday and Sunday, with some Friday night games. Game are played at Parish venues throughout the South County District. CYC Basketball usually consists of a 10-game schedule (plus playoffs if applicable). Pre-season tournaments start in December.
Intramural Baseball / Softball is open for Boys and Girls in Pre-K thru 2nd grade. This program is an introduction to the games of baseball and softball. Intramural Baseball and Softball will meet one day/night at St. Simon for practice. In the past we have played games as part of Queen of All Saints Intramural League.
CYC Baseball is for boys in the 3rd thru 8th grades, Teams in grades 5th – 8th are playoff eligible. Games can be played on weekends or weeknights. Games can be played at Parishes around the St. Louis area. CYC Baseball usually consists of a 10-game schedule (plus playoffs if applicable)
CYC Softball is for boys in the 3rd thru 8th grades, Teams in grades 5th – 8th are playoff eligible. Games can be played on weekends or weeknights. Games can be played at Parishes around the St. Louis area. CYC Softball usually consists of a 10-game schedule (plus playoffs if applicable)
CYC Golf
Director: Kyle King
Grades: 2nd – 4th / 5th – 8th
Gender: Boys and Girls
Cost: 2nd-4th= $160 / 5th -8th= $180
CYC Golf offers two age appropriate Golf Programs: Program 1: Boys and Girls in grades 2nd – 4th
4 one-hour practices with a golf pro and golf balls
4 golf matches at Riverside’s Par 3 golf Course
Golf shirt and hat / visor
Program 2: Boys and Girls in grades 5th – 8th
4 one-hour practices with a golf pro and golf balls
6 golf matches at Crescent Farms – The Colt
Golf shirt and hat / visor
CYC Track
Director:Currently teaming with St. Catherine Laboure
Grades: 1st – 8th
Gender: Boys and Girls
Cost: 2nd-4th= $160 / 5th -8th= $180
Track & Field program gives children, who enjoy running and field events, an opportunity to develop their skills while being part of a team. Children from 1st grade through 8th grade practice from March until mid-May usually two or three times.
The children get an opportunity to try various Track & Field events depending on their age: 50M Dash, 100M Dash, 200M Dash, 400M Dash, 800M, 1600M, 400 Meter Relay (4 x 100), 800M Relay (4 x 200), high jump, running long jump, standing long jump, shot put. NOTE: The past few years St. Simon Track athletes have participated with a neighboring parish.