May 25th & 26th ​

The Junior Olympics encourages athletic competition and fellowship on a Metropolis-wide scale. The program has the participation of over 35 Parishes on average with over 2,000 participants each year and consists of three days of sporting, social, and spiritual events.

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Participation open to: Ages 7 through Adult.
SSCH try-outs and meetings are held approximately one month before the Olympics at the church.
The Olympics are held on the church grounds and at Stagg High School and Moraine Valley Community College.
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​Events for the athletic participation are as follows:

• Track & Field: Boys and Girls, 7-18 years old.
• Swimming: Boys and Girls, 8-18 years old.
• 10-K Run: Boys, Girls and Adults, 13-99 years old.
• Tennis: Boys and Girls, 13-18 years old.
• Table Tennis: Boys and Girls, 13-18 years old.
• Chess: Boys and Girls, 8-18 years old.
• Checkers: Boys and Girls, 8-18 years old.
• Backgammon/Tavli: Boys and Girls, 8-18 years old.
• Basketball: Boys and Girls, 7-13 years old.
• Soccer: Boys and Girls, 7-16 years old.
• Softball: Boys and Girls, 13-18 years old.
• Volleyball: Boys and Girls, 13-18 years old.
• Bowling: Boys and Girls, 13-18 years old.
• Wrestling: Boys and Girls, 9-18 years old.

Events for Special Needs children are also included.

Click here for more info on tryouts and practices!

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Team SSCH registration and information forms:
Event Registration Form
Metropolis Registration Form
(For all other Parishes, please contact your Church for your registration forms and information)
Contacts: (708)974-3400  
Father Chris Avramopoulos
Jim Stavrou
Parish Concerns: (708) 974-3400
Fr. Tom De Medeiros 
Christopher Crosby  

Many volunteers are needed to help run this event. Coaches, advisors, set-up, maintenance, and concession volunteers are needed.

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