Catholic Charities of Los Angeles - Catholic Youth Organization

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles

Welcome to Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)

If you would like to register for or obtain information about particular sports programs, please visit the link below, leading you to CYO site, www.cyousa.org. For contact information at the CYO offices, see below.

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CYO Volleyball playoffs, June 2005. Photos by Mike Richardson.

About Catholic Youth Organization

Catholic Youth Organization, a program of Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc., is one of the largest privately funded athletics programs for Elementary and Junior High Schools in the country. Every year, the program serves over ten thousand Los Angeles area youth. Currently, CYO coordinates inter-scholastic athletic programs for 165 Elementary and Junior High Schools scattered throughout Los Angeles County - East to San Dimas, West to Malibu, North to Tujunga, and South to San Pedro/Long Beach.

CYO offers programs in Flag Football (Boys & Girls), Volleyball (Boys & Girls), Basketball (Boys & Girls), Track and Field (Boys & Girls), Soccer (Boys & Girls), Golf (Boys & Girls), Girls Softball and Girls Cheerleading, Drill Team and Songleading Competition. Each program is conducted on two levels - Varsity and "B" level. In addition to continuous yearly sports leagues we also provide summer camps, various sports clinics, and tournaments.

Volleyball playoffs, June 2005.
Photo by Mike Richardson.

Over 1,000 certified coaches work with youth who are between the impressionable ages of 7 and 14 years, training them in more than just how to play the sports. Emphasis is given to self-esteem, self-confidence, character building and sportsmanship. At an early age, the young athletes learn the benefits of working cooperatively in a team and the value of their contributions to the final outcome of the team.

Approximately 15,000 youth participated in CYO in the 2006-2007 academic year and the program continues to grow. Nearly 400 scheduled athletic events take place each week throughout Los Angeles County, under the supervision of almost 2,000 referees and 1,000 coaches.

Catholic Youth Organization offers today's youth a wholesome release of physical energy while they gain loyalty to their teammates and their school, as well as develop respect for their opponents, the officials and the rules by which the games are played. CYO emphasizes, by example, the importance of self-discipline, sportsmanship, team spirit, respect and responsibility. Through CYO, youth are challenged to stay off the streets and to use values that are vital to the development of a positive lifestyle.

Photo by Mike Richardson.

The Staff of Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)

Lawrence M. Muno, Program Director

Tel: (213) 251-3562

LMuno@ccharities.org

Catholic Youth Organization

1530 James M. Wood Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90015

Fax: (213) 251-3552

For more information about CYO, its programs, teams, schools, locations, staff, volunteers, and schedules of events, please visit the organization's site at eteamz.com. If you want to contact the main office, please call Lawrence M. Muno, CYO Director, at 213-251-3562.