Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)
The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) was founded in Chicago in 1930 to provide the youth a safe place to play and participate in organized athletic competition. CYO’s mission is to bring youth together, to foster strong relationships in families and communities, and to help them lead more fulfilling and rewarding lives through sports.
The Maryville CYO sponsors organized athletic programs throughout the year, notably basketball, cross country, track and field and cheerleading, utilizing facilities such as Catholic schools, YMCA, Chicago Park District and Chicago Public Schools.
Each year, approximately 3,000 youth, ages 8 – 19, participate in CYO events in the Chicago area. Maryville sponsors and directs this program on behalf of the Archdiocese of Chicago. It is open to young people of all faiths.
Host site availability for CYO high school basketball league
If you have a standard-size gym and want to be a host site for the league, please contact Kim Williams at [email protected] or 312-491-3534.
PAST EVENTS
CYO 2026 Track Meet at Chicago Hope Academy, May 17, 2026. Congratulations to all the schools and participants!
CYO 2026 Basketball Varsity Championship
CYO 2026 Basketball Prep Championship Game
CYO 2026 St. Michael Orland Park
Exciting Partnership
Our Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) partnered with St. Martin de Porres to provide Westside H.O.M.E. Open Gyms. This is an anti-violence initiative designed to give youth in the neighborhoods of Austin and West Garfield a safe place to play, learn, and fellowship during the summer. Open gyms is designed for youth ages 6 yrs – 20 yrs and operated Mon – Fri from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and ran from June 19 – August 4, 2023. The H.O.M.E. program returned to Purcell Hall after a 2 year absence, due to renovations in the building. 87 youth showed up during the first week of open gym and 175 youth participated in the program. It was a safe and productive summer for all involved!
Interested in coaching for CYO, please download our CYO Coach Requirements.
Still wondering if CYO is for you? Click here for the CYO Information Flyer.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 1st Maryville CYO Golf Clinics on July 21 at Marquette Park Golf Course Driving Range and on July 29 and August 4 at Oak Meadows Golf Course.
