- Men’s Volleyball

- Gym Floor Restoration

- Ignatius Basketball Association

Men’s Volleyball

Our Men’s Volleyball League has openings for teams and individuals who wish to play. Games are played on Thursday nights and will begin in January. Anyone interested in registering is asked to e-mail communication@SIOAcleveland.org or call the Parish House 216-251-0300.

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Gym Floor Restoration

This summer (2011) the gymnasium floor in the McIntyre Center was completely replaced with a new "state of the art" hardwood floor, new basketball hoops, and safety pads. Thanks to the many volunteers who painted the walls, ceiling, and crest over the stage. We look forward to a great year of athletics and programs.

Gym Floor Restoration Pics  

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Ignatius Basketball Association

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The Saint Ignatius sports programs go back many years, probably as far back as the school itself. During the 1940’s and 1950’s, the school was one of the largest in the Greater Cleveland area with students numbering more than 1,500. Sports programs offered were varied: track, football, baseball, and basketball were CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) sports for the boys, and the girls participated in basketball and cheerleading.

During the 1960’s, the parish formed a large intramural basketball program for its school children. With school busing and the flight to suburbia in the 70’s and subsequent drop in enrollment in our school, it became difficult for the league to continue. With the approval of our pastor, a program was implemented whereby children who formerly could not participate (because they were not in our school) would be eligible to join the program. This new endeavor brought more youth to our leagues.

Well-known as the IBA (Ignatius Basketball Association), the program now consists of 28 elementary teams and three high school teams. With over 300 participants from 40 different area schools, we probably have the largest community program in the city of Cleveland. Both boys and girls play in the Saint Ignatius leagues, which include the Antioch League for third and fourth grade boys and girls; the Vatican City League for fourth and fifth grade boys; the Catholic University League, named after the Catholic college, one boys league and one girls league. The parish sports program has established a Sports Hall of Fame, which currently has 45 inductees.

About 45 coaches assist Athletic Director Patrick McDaniel, ’80, in running this large program as well as boys and girls CYO Volleyball, track and cross country. We also offer intramural track and cross country for grades 1 through 5. Although the sports program no longer sponsors CYO football and baseball, students who wish to participate in those sports can play for neighboring parishes that offer them. Saint Ignatius likewise welcomes students from other schools to participate in the sports programs offered here.

The programs at Saint Ignatius of Antioch are for the social, spiritual, and athletic enrichment of youth who wish to participate and are enjoyed by all.

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St Ignatius of Antioch Parish is in the process of forming a youth group. For more information please check back soon, call the Parish Office at 216-251-0300, or send an e-mail to communication@SIOAcleveland.org

Catholic Charities - Youth Link
http://www.clevelandcatholiccharities.org/yyam-cyo/index.html