Sports

- After-School Sports Program
  
  St. Anthony of Padua School offers after-school sports opportunities for older students including Volleyball, Basketball, and Soccer. Generally, students in the 7th and 8th grades can participate on our Varsity “A” teams, while students in the 5th and 6th grades can participate on our “B” teams.
  We are proud to be a part of CYO’s Big South league. We continuously encourage our students to do their personal best by developing their character and athletic skills. Participation in sports is not only fun, but also beneficial to the overall well-being of our student athletes.
  If you would like more information, please contact our Athletic Director, Ester Rebeggiani at [email protected].
  Girls Volleyball - Varsity "A" Team (Left) and "B" Team (Right)
- St. Sebastian Sports Project Partnership
  
  MEET THE SAINT SEBASTIAN SPORTS PROJECT
  Supporting Catholic Schools Through Sports
  
  WHO ARE WE?
  The Saint Sebastian Sports Project is non-profit, founded in 2009 that supports the sports programs at 80 Catholic schools in the LA Archdiocese to give every school child in the Los Angeles Archdiocese the chance to learn the skills, experience the growth, and share in the joy of participating in a school sports team.
  
  WHAT DO WE DO?
  Help fund equipment, uniforms and team fees for 80 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese
  Host clinics to make sure kids are receiving quality coaching
  Hold tournaments to give teams that don’t normally qualify for post-season play the thrill of competing in a championship
  Score tickets to UCLA, USC games and other local sporting events
  Hold a Leadership Academy for outstanding high school bound 8^th graders
  
  WHO ARE OUR PARTNERS?
  We have partnered with a number of like-minded organizations to expand our reach and deepen our impact.
  Fit Kids- provides a comprehensive physical education curriculum to every SSSP school
  The Science of Sport—hosts an annual field day to teach STEM subjects through sports
  LA84- provides coaching stipends for our schools
  Smart & Final—offers annual grants for uniforms and equipment
  
  WHAT ARE THE RESULTS?
  Numerous studies have established the positive effects of exercise among children and teens. SSSP schools report higher attendance rates for students who play sports. Student athletes also achieve higher grades and tend to go on to play sports in high school. Pope Francis has noted the importance of sports, pointing out that sport is a tool that can be used for problem solving and to “achieve a profound transformation of our society.”
  
  QUESTIONS?
  Visit our web site: www.saintsebastianproject.org or reach out to your school Athletic Director or Principal for more information on how you and your child can benefit from SSSP.