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Athletics

Our Lady of Peace School has thriving sports programs due to the dedication of staff and parent-coaches who generously spend their time to enhance our children's education through team sports. Our teams include:

Football | Volleyball | Cross Country
Basketball | Track and Field

Our Athletics Program is designed to develop each child's physical and emotional well being through positive reinforcement, sportsmanship, discipline and basic Christian values. Participation and enjoyment are the foremost goals. It should be remembered that athletics shall always remain secondary to academics.


Football:
(JV & Varsity)

Our Lady of Peace started its football Program in 2001. After 6 short years, it has become one of the Powerhouses of the Silver Conference winning the conference title at the varsity level in 2004 and in 2005 and tying for the conference title at the JV level in 2006. OLP has had a playoff team (1st or 2nd in conference) at one level for the last 4 years.

However the program was started really to prepare athletes for High School football while teaching discipline, sacrifice, work ethic, courage and teamwork; qualities that will serve our students for life. Our motto is PRIDE, HUSTLE, and DESIRE and the program is very proud of its players and alumni. Since our inception, OLP has sent dozens of players to play at 6 area high schools: Downers Grove South, Hinsdale South, Montini Academy, Joliet Catholic Academy, Benet Academy and Nazareth Academy. Our players are extremely well received by the high schools. They are considered amongst the best trained and easiest coached players not to mention some exceptional athletes. In 2006, OLP four alumni were captains on their varsity football teams. In 2007, we expect to at least 2 alumni playing collegiate football. Come be part of a growing tradition and the family of OLP football. Our Lady of Peace has a staff of dedicated coaches who will teach the fundamentals of sound football and create a fun — winning atmosphere.

Volleyball 2008 Season Results:

8A Girls: Finished 1st; Season & 1st; Playoffs
Coaches Karen & Lauren Condon

8B1 Girls: Finished 2nd; Season
Coach Becky Sturlis

8B2 Girls: Finished 1st Season; & 2nd; Playoffs
Coach Jeff Somerfield & Bob Chaps

8Boys: Finished 8th; Season
Coach Roy Lindgren

7A Girls: Finished 2nd; Season & 2nd; Playoffs
Coach Zoli Salata

7B1 Girls: Finished 1st; Season
Coach Sue Duffy

7B2 Girls: Finished 2nd; Season & 1st; Playoffs
Coach Neal Steinken

6A Girls: Finished 6th; Season
Coach Marie Comella

6B Girls: Finished 1st; Season
Coach Liam Miller & Tim Menich

6Boys: Finished 1st; Season & 2nd; Playoffs
Coach Marie Becker

5A Girls: Finished 8th; Season
Coach Jack Mancione

Cross Country:

The Our Lady of Peace Cross Country Team participates in the Suburban Parochial League along with twenty-two other area schools. Cross Country is open to all boys and girls in 5th through 8th grade and no running experience is necessary. There are five meets in a season and being a “No Cut” sport, every runner who practices will participate in every meet.

Cross Country provides an excellent opportunity for health, physical fitness and conditioning for other sports. An emphasis is placed on proper form and running technique while slowly building up endurance and stamina. Cross Country also develops personal qualities such as self-confidence, sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline and goal setting that compliment what is taught in the classroom. After school practices and Saturday morning meets allow for other fall sport participation as well as homework and family time.

Basketball:

The Our Lady of Peace Basketball Program participates in the Dupage Parochial Basketball Association (DPBA).  The DPBA has 16 leagues that Our Lady of Peace participates in.  The DuPage Parochial League (DPL) has four leagues, the 7th and 8th grade levels, both boys and girls. The Saint Mary’s League has four leagues, the 5th and 6th grade levels, both boys and girls. Each of the above eight leagues are considered “A” leagues. The remaining eight leagues form what is known as the DPL West, 5th through 8th grades, both boys and girls. The DPL West leagues are designed for “B” level players.
 
The basketball season begins in late October and runs until March. This season, the schedule has both boys’ and girls’ seasons running concurrently. The 7th and 8th graders start sooner than the 5th and 6th graders. Teams at the 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade levels play 12 regular season games; 5th grade teams play 10 regular season games. All teams participate in a post season championship tournament.
 
The basketball program is open to all eligible students in grades 5-8. The number of players per team is determined on a per grade basis depending on the number of available students. A "no cut policy" means that every child who wants to participate is placed on a team regardless of skill or experience.  The students are then placed on a team that is commensurate with the student’s developmental level. Volunteer coaches who demonstrate qualified athletic leadership are selected by the athletic director.

 

 

Catholic schools provide for the development of the whole child. This includes education/formation in spiritual, mental and physical areas.

Every student-athlete that wishes to play in a sport will be put on a team regardless of skill or experience. Student participation is subject to the OLOP Sports Eligibility Policy of academic requirements.

For more information on our sports programs and eligibility policy please contact our Athletic Director by calling the school office at:

Telephone: (630) 325-9220
Fax: (630) 325-1995
info@olopdarien.org

 

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