St. John Athletic Association
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The St. John Athletic Association (SJAA) is a parent volunteer organization that provides our student athletes an excellent opportunity to participate in athletics, which becomes a valued component of their total Catholic educational experience. We believe in promoting a positive sports culture that promotes habits of perseverance, responsible decision-making, teamwork, prayer, and whole health.
Athletic Philosophy St. John the Evangelist partners with the Play Like a Champion Today educational series. This national coach and parent education program was designed by the Alliance for Catholic Education at the University of Notre Dame to elevate the culture of Catholic school-sponsored sports. We embrace these guiding principles:
SJAA Volunteers
SJAA strives to provide all of our student athletes with an excellent opportunity to participate in an athletic experience that will become a valued component of their total Catholic educational experience at St. John the Evangelist School. It takes many volunteers to make this possible. If you have an interest in serving on the SJAA Board, coaching a team(s), or would like to volunteer in another way, we invite you to email [email protected]. |
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SJAA Athletic Programs
SJAA offers students athletes in each grade the opportunity to participate in basketball, soccer, lacrosse, cheerleading, ice hockey and run club. For more information on each program please click on the link.
Fall 2025 Programs
Cross Country Upper School with the Chesapeake Co-op (5th- 8th)
All runners, Grades 5 - 8, are invited to join the Cross Country Team this fall. This program that will make you a stronger and faster runner. Practices days and times are TBD and will be shared in the coming weeks.
All runners, Grades 5 - 8, are invited to join the Cross Country Team this fall. This program that will make you a stronger and faster runner. Practices days and times are TBD and will be shared in the coming weeks.
Soccer
IM Soccer (PK- 2nd)
County Soccer (2rd-8th)
Chesapeake Co-op Middle School soccer league (6th-8th)
Complete List of SJAA Programs By Grade
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Kindergarten
Soccer IM, Fall / Spring Basketball IM - Winter Lacrosse IM - Spring, Girls Only Cheerleading - Winter 1st Grade Soccer IM, Fall / Spring Basketball IM - Winter Lacrosse IM - Spring, Girls Only Cheerleading - Winter 2nd Grade Soccer: IM & County - Fall & Spring Basketball: IM & County - Winter Lacrosse: IM & County– Spring, Girls Only Cheerleading - Winter 3rd Grade Soccer: County - Fall & Spring Basketball: County - Winter Lacrosse: County – Spring, Girls Only Run Club: Fall & Spring, Girls & Boys 4th Grade Soccer: County- Fall & Spring Basketball: County - Winter Lacrosse: County – Spring, Girls Only Run Club - Fall & Spring, Girls & Boys |
5th Grade
Soccer: County - Fall & Spring Basketball: County - Winter Lacrosse: County – Spring, Girls Only Run Club - Fall & Spring, Girls & Boys 6th Grade Soccer: County - Fall & Spring Soccer: Chesapeake Co-Op Soccer - Fall Only Basketball: County - Winter Lacrosse: County – Spring, Girls Only Lacrosse: Chesapeake Co-Op - Spring, Girls Only Run Club: Fall & Spring, Girls & Boys Anne Arundel County Middle School Hockey - Winter, Boys & Girls 7th Grade Soccer: County - Fall & Spring Soccer: Chesapeake Co-Op Soccer - Fall Only Basketball: County - Winter Lacrosse: County – Spring, Girls Only Lacrosse: Chesapeake Co-Op - Spring, Girls Only Run Club: Fall & Spring, Girls & Boys Anne Arundel County Middle School Hockey - Winter, Boys & Girls 8th Grade Soccer: County - Fall & Spring Soccer: Chesapeake Co-Op Soccer - Fall Only Basketball: County - Winter Lacrosse: County – Spring, Girls Only Lacrosse: Chesapeake Co-Op - Spring, Girls Only Run Club: Fall & Spring, Girls & Boys Anne Arundel County Middle School Hockey - Winter, Boys & Girls |
SJAA Sports Leagues
Student athletes may play in the following County, Intramural, Chesapeake Co-Op and Catholic Youth Organization sports leagues throughout the school year, based on the grade level.
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Anne Arundel County League
SJ Eagles in 2nd - 8th grade who enjoy a higher level of play and competition will have the opportunity to play in our County league against other local sports organizations. There are a variety of skill levels and it is a great way for students and families to get to know one another.
Chesapeake Cooperative (Co-Op)
This program is for our 6th - 8th graders who want to compete in a competitive environment against private schools in our area. Games take place during the week after school at schools that have field availability for middle school play.
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Anne Arundel County Middle School
This program is offered to our St. John hockey players in 6th - 8th grade who want to compete in a competitive environment against public schools in Anne Arundel County. Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)
St. John proudly participates in the CYO league for our boys and girls basketball teams in grades 4th - 8th. Intramural (IM)
Our youngest SJ Eagles in pre-K, kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade who are looking for a relaxed introduction to the specific sport may register for this program.
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Athletic Participation & Eligibility
Athletic Participation
Athletic participation is a privilege and not a right. To those who strive to succeed in the classroom comes the privilege to compete outside of it. With that understanding, SJAA will do its best to place all interested students that are academically eligible on a team provided that there are enough students in that age bracket to form a team.
Eligibility & Expectations
While the athletic program is designed to be an extension of the student’s education, academics must always take precedence over any extracurricular activities. To be eligible to participate, students must:
- Set positive Christian leadership examples in behavior and attitude in school.
- Maintain a minimum of at least a C average throughout the marking period.
- The student-athletes should come to all games and practices with the proper equipment and uniform (if necessary); and be ready to play.
- The student-athletic program at Saint John the Evangelist school is a program that involves physical requirements that parents and students need to be aware of when deciding to commit to playing a sport.
- Attendance at all practices and games is expected. Absence or lack of preparedness may impact playing time.
- Parents of student-athletes are expected to support their children on arriving on time while at practice and picking their student-athlete up on time.
SJAA Resources
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