Athletics

Varsity Basketball - 7th and 8th grade

CYO Varsity Basketball is a competitive inter-school tournament league with playoffs. Games are held at MON and schools across Montgomery County. Players are required to attend a skills evaluation and are placed on teams based on the evaluations.

Junior Varsity Basketball - 5th and 6th grade

CYO JV Basketball is a competitive inter-school tournament league with playoffs. Games are held at MON and schools across Montgomery County. Players are required to attend a skills evaluation and are placed on teams based on the evaluations. 

Rookies Basketball - 3rd and 4th grade 

MON 3rd and 4th graders play in the Archdiocese of Washington Catholic Youth Organizations (CYO).. Games are held at schools across Montgomery County. Players are required to attend a skills evaluation.

Cadets Basketball - 2nd grade 

Second grade boys and girls participate in the City of Gaithersburg Recreation Department basketball league. Games are played 4V4, and intended to be fun and instructional.

K-1 Basketball

The K-1 Basketball program is a MON in-house program played at two Upper Montgomery County gyms. It is a really FUN introductory program for this age group and a great way to get to know fellow classmates & parents!

The MoN track team is open to all K-8 students and parish members. Our mission is dedicated to promoting fun, teaching fundamental skills, and developing an enjoyment of running that can carry through life. Team work and striving for personal improvement are emphasized. This season the MoN track team will have two formal league options to participate in (CYO League and the Columbus League). Whether you're a serious track athlete or have never run in a formal track event, we have the appropriate level of competition for your athlete.

Practice: Practices will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 - 7:00 pm (typically Northwest HS in Germantown) starting March 19.

League Options:

CYO League: Recommended for more serious/experienced track athletes but open to all children 7 years old (by May 30th) and up. The CYO season consists of 6 regular season meets and 1 Championship meet. Meets are held on Saturdays at High Schools in Prince George's and Montgomery County, MD beginning at 8 AM and typically run until 3pm. The following events are held during CYO meets; (Track events) Sprints: 100, 200, 400 and  800 meters. Distance 1600 meter. Relays 400, 800 and 1600 meter. (Field events) Long Jump, Turbo Javelin, Softball Throw, Discus and Shot Put. Athletes must participate in 3 of the 6 regular season meets and score high enough to qualify for Championship meet for a given event/s. Meets begin March 30th.

Columbus League: Recommended for beginners but open to all athletes PreK - 8th. Columbus League will have 6 meets this season. Meets are on Sundays from 2-4:30 PM at High Schools in Montgomery County. Meet events will include: Sprints: 50m (ages 4-7 only), 100m, 200m, 400, and 800m. Distance: 1600m. Field events: Long Jump, Turbo Javelin, Softball Throw, Discus, Shot Put. Meets begin March 31st.

Varsity Soccer – U14 (typically 7th and 8th grade)

The CYO Varsity Soccer program is a competitive inter-school tournament league with playoffs. Games are held at the Maryland Soccerplex and at schools across Montgomery County. Players are required to attend tryouts, and team formation will be skilled based. 

Junior Varsity Soccer – U12 (typically 5th and 6th grade)

The CYO Junior Varsity program is a competitive inter-school tournament league with playoffs. Games are held at the Maryland Soccerplex and at schools across Montgomery County. Players are required to attend tryouts, and team formation will be skilled based. 

Rookies Soccer – U10 (typically 3rd and 4th grade)

The CYO Rookie program is a developmental league where emphasis is placed on maximum participation and skills development. Games are held at various schools across Montgomery County, and official scores are not kept. Players are required to attend a skills evaluation to form teams with a balance of player skills. 

Cadets Soccer - 2nd grade

The MoN soccer program utilizes the Soccer Association of Montgomery (SAM) league for players in 2nd grade. Generally, more advanced 2nd grade players participate in the SAM league. Those who may be new to the sport, or who are looking to continue development of basic skills, may stay with the K-1 program.  Registration for this program will be separate from the Varsity, JV, and Rookie programs.

K-1 Soccer

The MoN Soccer Program provides an opportunity for all Kindergarten and 1st grade children who either attend MoN or who are members of our affiliated parishes to participate in an instructional, non-competitive environment focused on the development of basic soccer skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.  Training will include small-sided scrimmages that maximize each player's ability to contribute and develop confidence. Details on this program are being further developed, and registration will be separate from the Varsity, JV and Rookie programs.

The MoN cross country team is open to all K-8 students and parish members.  The team competes in the CYO league and the season runs for 7 weeks in September and October with meets on Sundays at 12:30 PM at various locations around the diocese.

Practices are typically 2 afternoons per week on the MoN campus.   There are 6 regular season meets and 1 championship meet.  8U run 1 mile, 11U and 14U run 2 miles.  The Cross Country team is a supportive and fun environment and open to students of all running abilities.  It offers students a chance  to develop stamina, running skills, and build confidence in their capabilities.