Todd March 21st, 2010
The St William Dads’ Club is proud to sponsor and support the CYO Athletic Program at St William. ALL Parishioners of St William that have kids in grades 3rd through 8th are encouraged to take a look at what the CYO Athletic Program has to offer. Our Fall Volleyball program has grown to four teams for the girls in the 4th thru 8th grade. Each year they all play in tournaments and have a regular season schedule. The Freshman, JV, and Varsity Football teams are open to 3rd thru 8th graders. Last year the Varsity Football Team played in the City CYO Championship game at Ford Field. Our Intramural Basketball program is open to all 2nd thru 4th graders, this gives the young player a chance to develop their skills and learn the game of basketball in a relaxed come-when-you-can-program. The CYO Basketball program is for the boys and girls in 5th thru 8th grade. This past season, once again, the Varsity Boys qualified for the CYO play-offs and many of our team played in additional tournaments over the course of the season. Our CYO JV and Varsity Baseball teams are ready to kick off their 4th season. The cost for each participant is very reasonable considering the quality of play in each sport. Most sports are only $60 per player, which includes uniforms and equipment. Plus, the Dads’ Club provides scholarships for those in need- – we want each child to have an opportunity to play in a sport. Find out more about CYO Athletics on our website at www.saintwilliam.net or contacting the Athletic Director, Todd Diffenderfer at AD@saintwilliam.net or 248-881-3132.
Todd Diffenderfer
jbeck January 25th, 2010
As in past years, we are planning to organize St. William based (school and parish) baseball teams for the Lakes Athletic Association (LAA) baseball league. If interested send 1) completed LAA registration, 2) payment (checks to “LAA”) and 3) copy of birth certificate (only for new players to league) by February 15, 2010 to Jim Beck. Team divisions and age cutoff’s are as follows:
Division Date of Birth / Age (Registration Fee)
T-Ball 5/1/03 – 4/30/06, Ages 4 – 7, no playoffs ($70.00)
Pinto 5/1/01 – 4/30/06, Ages 4 – 9, coach / player pitch ($80.00)
Mustang 5/1/99 – 4/30/03, Ages 7 – 11, limited stealing ($85.00)
Bronco 5/1/97 – 4/30/99, Ages 11 – 13, full baseball ($90.00)
Pony 5/1/95 – 4/30/99, Ages 11 – 15, inter-league play ($95.00)
Colt 5/1/93 – 4/30/97, Ages 13-17, city-wide competition ($195.00)
Palomino 5/1/90 – 4/30/95, Ages 15-20, city-wide competition ($195.00)
- - LAA registration forms can be returned to Jim Beck or to the Dad’s Club mail slot, “Attention Jim Beck” in St William school office or rectory.
- - Extra registration forms in school office.
- - LAA registration forms will be collected and teams created on a first come basis.
- - The coaches will register all players for their respective team. You do not need to attend any of the LAA registration dates or mail in registration.
- - If you have already registered your child with LAA and are interested in being on a St. William based team, just notify Jim Beck and we will have your registration reallocated to a St. William team.
- - The LAA registration forms contain important information that should be reviewed. Additional league information and forms found at: http://www.lakesareabaseball.com/
- - St William based CYO baseball is also planned for 5 / 6th and 7 / 8th graders. CYO interest flyer sent separately. Playing CYO and LAA in same season is allowable. Contact Mark Wolters for CYO questions.
- - Instructional, indoor baseball clinics are planned for K-garden thru 4th grade school and parish kids in the month of March. Information flyer to follow.
- - Coaches, managers and assistants are needed for LAA teams and planned clinics. Interested parents please contact Jim Beck.
For questions or additional LAA registration forms (copies are OK) please call Jim Beck at 248-960-7227 or email at anjjl@comcast.net.
Tom Convery February 1st, 2008
Time is running out for Lakes Area Athletics Baseball Registration. If you wish to have your child play baseball with other St. William Parish children in the Lakes Area Athletics baseball program, you must register through Jim Beck by February 15, 2008.
For detailed information, downloadable/printable registration form, contact information and important links, visit our Youth Baseball Page.
