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This website is setup as a text-based site to ease access for all users of the Internet.  The site contains a Navigation Bar that allows the ability to "drill" into each of the available options.

The "Registration Docs." option contains the available Forms for registering for both our sports programs and to volunteer for participation (coaches, commission members, etc.).  The forms are in ".pdf" format and are "read-only" at this point.

The "SMAC Sports" option is where all the detailed information on our sports programs resides (Football, Cheerleading, Volleyball, Basketball, Wrestling, Baseball/Softball).

"Upcoming Events" will provide information about activities that are coming up.  This option will also allow the ability to volunteer for events and request tickets.

The "Links & Locations" option will take you to other important sites relating to our programs (Parish, School, CYO, VIRTUS, etc.).  This option will also provide directions to our main venues for games (St. Mary's school & the Garrity Center).

"Photos" will be for those who want to see pictures from our teams' games.  We'll be building this option at a later date.

The "About SMAC" option (above left) provides a list of he current Board members and Directors for the St. Mary's Athletic Commission.  This page will also allow anyone to send an e-mail to any of our Commission members or our Program Directors. 

 

 

  For information about the St. Mary's Athletic Program select the link below for a copy of our Sports Program Brochure.

SMAC Program Brochure

       Winter Sports begin December 13 ~  For complete game schedules follow the SMAC Sports navigation button above as well as the schedule of games hosted here at the Fr. Garrity Center.  Come out and cheer on the Chargers! 
 
Volunteers Needed ~ any middle school or high school students in need of service hours should contact Megan Dahlinger at 440-427-1640 to learn about ways to gain service hours through St. Mary's sports program.  We can use workers at our site for all types of areas, including score keeping, working the gate or concessions, and setup and clean up activities.  Help a good cause, gain experience, and earn service credits.

 

Restaurant Fundraising

   Follow the "Upcoming Events" navigation link to a fundraising event scheduled for Saturday, December 13th & Sunday, December 14th at the Boston Market in Strongsville.  Come out and support our program!

CONGRATULATIONS 

   The St Mary's 4th Grade Volleyball (Coach Alane Mastandrea) and 6th Grade Volleyball (Coach Beth Scebbi) teams for winning CYO's Sportsmanship Award for 2008. These teams were nominated by peers, site directors, officials and others for demonstrating Christian values and developing the CYO ideology while on the court.  These teams and coaches will be honored on November 1 at CSU's Woodling Gym during the CYO Sportsmanship Night.  Please congratulate these athletes and coaches when you see them. 

  Access the Photos page for pictures of the season.  Follow the  navigation link (above).

The 2008 - 2009 St Mary's of Berea wrestling

   The wrestling season will begin Tuesday, November 4th at 7:00PM in the Berea High School Wrestling Room (located off the West side entrance of the building).  The team is open to all boys from 4th grade to 8th grade.  Practices will generally be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Berea High School.  In addition, for kindergarten through 4th grade athletes, St. Mary's is teaming up with Berea to support an Ohio Youth League team.  These practices will generally be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:15 to 8:00 pm at Berea High School.

Anyone who is interested in joining either the CYO team or the Youth team, or just curious about what wrestling entails is encouraged to attend the practice and ask questions.  Students new to wrestling are welcome, and will only be matched against opponents of similar size, experience and skill level.  This is an excellent opportunity to learn a new sport that will teach discipline, increase stamina and coordination, instruct in valuable self defense skills, and enhance self-confidence.  If you have any questions or need a registration form, please call Director Jim Laubert at (440) 243-2324, or Coach Jim Whitford at 440-532-8467."

 St. Mary's Holiday Basketball Camp

  For information about the 8th annual Holiday Basketball Camp, follow the link listed below:

pdf\2009 SMAC Holiday Camp.pdf

Photos . . . we got Photos . . .

  Follow the "Photos" navigation link (above) for a summary, in pictures, of the 2008-09 Girls Volleyball, as well as pictures of 2007-08 Winter Sports season.  We got Wrestling and Girls & Boys Basketball "pics" for all to see!!!

Congratulations to all our "SuperStars"!!!

Send us your photos and we'll get them on the site!

 

St. Mary's Athletic Commission Calendar of Activities 

 St. Mary's Athletic Program is planning a number of event over the next few months.  For the planned Calendar of Events for the year follow the "Upcoming Events" navigation button at the top of this page.

    Our next Athletic Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday December 3, 2008.  Please feel free to attend and find out what's going on with our program.  Please follow the "About SMAC" button on the left of this window for a copy of the minutes from our June meeting.

  Follow the "Upcoming Events" navigation link (above) for a complete Calendar of Events sponsored by the St. Mary's Athletic Commission ways that you can participate.

Fee Changes

  Due to rising costs (especially CYO fees), the need to replace ALL uniforms to comply with our new school colors, lack of success with our fundraising efforts and the growing debt of our program, we are being forced to raise our registration fees. 

  Registration for one athlete is being raised to $60 per sport.  Two athletes, in the same sport, will be $50 per athlete.  Three or more athletes will be $40. 

We are also establishing an annual per family Booster fee of $40 per family per year. 

It is hoped that with these changes we will be able to continue the excellent programs that we have provided in the past.

Follow the "Registration Docs" navigation button above for a more detailed explanation of the changes.

CYO Coaches' Certification

 All coaches in the CYO program must be certified in the rules, regulations and expected conduct of members & participants in CYO athletics.  This is an all day event.  The fee is paid by St. Mary's.   For the next Certification session refer to the CYO website under "Links & Locations" (above).  Please let us know if you would like to attend.

News from the Weekly Sports Corner

Sports Registration

  ALL Athletes must have all paperwork on file PRIOR to participating in our sports program.  Please select the   REGISTRATION DOCS button (above) for copies of the required documentation.

SMAC Cookbook

The Cookbook is complete and being published as we speak!  It will sell for $10.00 each.   If you wish to place an order, use the "About SMAC" navigation button to the "Contact Us"  link to send an e-mail.  Please include your name and address so that we can forward your order as soon as possible.  The cookbook is a collection of recipes from our parish . . . it contains almost 400 recipes, including Fr. Vrabel's lasagna &  and illustrations from our athletes and students!

SMAC Wristbands

The wristbands are in and are being sold at all our Parish events.  The cost is $2.00 each.  There are two different types - one that says "Chargers" and one that says "St. Mary's".  We will continue to sell them at upcoming Athletic Commission events.  If you wish to place an order, use the "About SMAC" navigation button to the "Contact Us"  link to send an e-mail.  Please include your name and address so that we can forward your order as soon as possible.

Website Navigation hints!

The blue navigation "buttons" at the top of each page will take you to a separate page that will allow you to navigate further.  Drop down selections have been eliminated.  Lower level navigation is handled again by blue buttons but these are on the left side of the page.

 Welcome to our Site!!!

Welcome to the St. Mary's Athletic Commission Website!  You'll notice buttons rather than words and selections on left side rather than drop downs.  We're hoping this will be easier to follow!  Let us know! 

We are building on the basic information you see here today each time you check us out!

We are providing much more information about our programs, events, meetings and general updates used by our athletes, parents and volunteers to keep current with the "SMAC" goings on. 

If there is something you think should be here, use the "contact us" address for e-mail messages.

We hope you enjoy what you see and support our efforts by continually using this site for information and updates about the St. Mary's Athletic Program.

   
   

 

   
           

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