CROSS COUNTRY
We focus on helping our children improve as runners and individuals within the team environment.
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Our goal is to build self-confidence and concern for others, while fostering a lifelong commitment to fitness.
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Our team participates in various community service projects including the Archdiocesan Food Bank.
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We compete in the Philadelphia CYO League, which is the largest youth cross country organization in the U.S.
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Boys & Girls from 2nd-8th Grade are eligible to participate.
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The season goes from August until October.
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We will participate in six to seven meets held on Sunday afternoons at Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia.
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Age & gender-specific races.
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Practices are offered four nights per week at various locations (attendance is flexible).
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Distances range from 1.24 miles (2 kilometers) for the youngest competitors to 2.48 miles (4 kilometers) for Cadets.
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Cross Country is compatible with Fall Soccer or Fall Volleyball, but parents are strongly encouraged to coordinate with coaches to make sure that a child can maintain both commitments without overextending or hurting themselves.
Our program is open to all boys and girls that attend St. Andrew School, attend St. Andrew Religious Education programs, and are active members in the life of
St. Andrew Parish.
Registration Fee: $130 with a Family Max of $475 for all Fall Sports.
We focus on helping our children as soccer players and
young Catholics.
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Advocating high standards of sportsmanship and fair play.
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Build, develop and improve basic soccer techniques, while embracing and nurturing a sense of teamwork.
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All games for Pre-K through 2nd Grade are played at St. Andrew School (back fields). This is a non-competitive developmental level to teach the children skills. Games are 5v5 at this level.
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3rd-8th Grade divisions travel to area schools for away games. Novice League and Parish League games are 8v8, whereas Region League games are full 11v11 games.
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The season goes from August until November.
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Practices are one to two nights per week.
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All teams are coached by parent volunteers.
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Uniforms are included in the registration fee and are returned at the end of the season.
We congratulate Greg Millevoi on his recent retirement,
and welcome new Soccer Coordinator, Vinnie Paccapaniccia!
All players trying out for the Region (JV and Varsity) team must attend at least one evaluation. There are no exceptions. You are encouraged to attend all evaluations for a better assessment of players.
Evaluations are on May 18th and June 3rd, with a possible callback on June 4th for 5th-8th graders.
Registration Fee Family Max: $475.
GIRL'S VOLLEYBALL
We employ healthy and enjoyable competition to promote the sharing of gospel values among athletes, parents, and coaches.
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Develop basic volleyball skills and strategies in a relaxed environment.
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Promote teamwork and sportsmanship.
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Girls in the 5th-8th Grade are eligible to participate.
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JV (5th-6th Grade) may be a skills and drills instructional program depending on interest from other area schools.
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The season goes from August until October.
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Practices (2x per week) and home games are held at St. Andrew School Gymnasium.
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Games can be weeknights or weekends at area schools.
Our program is open to all girls that attend St. Andrew School, attend St. Andrew Religious Education programs, and are active members in the life of​
St. Andrew Parish.
Evaluations will be held on May 17th and May 30th. Teams will be selected at that time.
Team practices will not begin until August.
Registration Fee: $195; with a Family Max of $475.
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