The Catholic Community of Saint Jude

Saint Jude Athletic Programs

The Athletic program of St. Jude Parish School was established to provide a balance in our students’ total educational experience. Athletics can provide life experiences that range from social interaction skills to moral character development. Our program is intended to instill in its participants the values of good sportsmanship, honesty, self-discipline, self-esteem, school spirit and above all, the exercise of Christian values in competitive life situations. In addition, the program will encourage the further development of physical fitness that is necessary to maintain a healthy life.

All students who maintain the academic standards as prescribed by school policy are eligible to participate. All coaches are parent volunteers whose time and commitment is to be respected and appreciated. These volunteers attend training sessions prior to their coaching season. These sessions are designed to reinforce the philosophy of the St. Jude Athletic Department.

Links to Athletics Pages

Q & A

St. Jude Athletic Programs:

Volleyball: Girls 5-8th Gr. Also offered for boys in 7-8th Gr.

Basketball: Girls & Boys 5th-8th Gr.

Cheerleading: Girls 6th-8th Gr.
(Cheer for home games for boys team of same grade)

At the 5th & 6th gr. level, our programs are noncompetitive, where fundamentals and rules are emphasized. Athletes compete in the Southwest Catholic conference made up of parochial schools from both Will and Cook counties. There are a number of challenging tournaments scheduled throughout the season including St. Jude’s home tournament. St. Jude’s also hosts the annual “Shoot the Hoop Tournament” every February.

You say you'd Love to Coach or Need to Help Out at games!

One of the requirements here at St. Jude School, is that you not only turn in a background check form, but that you also attend a Protecting God’s Children class. The same class that many are taking to work the lunchroom, and any other volunteer work involving our students. You will not be able to coach or fulfill your worker's commitment, without this class; and any future classes may be held elsewhere.

Link to area classes/dates and times! Below:

https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/training_schedule_3.cfm?organization_id=17156&theme=0

Please call the Parish Office and register with Sandy if you want to take a Protecting God's Children class at St. Jude.

For further information please contact the St. Jude’s Athletic Department.