Hello Saint Pius X Community,

My name is Ric Mauch and I am the new Athletic Director for SPX School.  I look forward to managing an active athletics program for your children that promotes teamwork, teaches the basics of each sport offered, and builds confidence in each student participant.

The ICCL has announced the return of spring sports including baseball (boys, grades 5-8) and track (girls/boys-separate teams, grades 5-8). 

Saint Pius X School will participate in these sports, but will not join other schools to form teams. Teams will be established by SPX students only. If there is not enough interest, participation will not take place this year.

The SPX School COVID Management Team will establish participation protocols aligned with current school guidelines.  Attendance at a training meeting will be required by students, parents, and coaches prior to the onset of practice.

On Thursday, March 4, you will receive an email with instructions on how to sign your child up to participate in athletics this spring.  Please discuss participation with your child and be prepared to complete the sign-up process so practices can begin on or around March 15.

In addition to the above noted sports, tennis will be offered through the South Bend Racquet Club.  Information will be available soon. 

I look forward to working with you and your child as the athletic program at Saint Pius X School returns!

Feel free to contact me with any questions, emauch@stpius.net.

-Ric

November 2, 2020
The South Bend Catholic School principals have been in contact with Mr. Tony Violi (ICCL Director) and the Diocese of Fort Wayne/South Bend School Superintendent, Dr Joe Betthnacher regarding winter sports.  It was a very difficult decision to make, but due to the pandemic and the rising COVID numbers in St. Joe County, the safety of your children is our first priority. The decision was made not to have winter sports this year.   

We all agreed that we would meet again in January or February and discuss outdoor spring sports.

As a Catholic School Community, we all must weigh the appropriate role of athletics for our children.  It is our belief that athletics provide our children a means to develop their Catholic character through the practice of the cardinal virtues of prudence, justice, temperance, and fortitude.  We also believe that athletics offers youth the opportunity to put into practice the life skills taught each day in school, applying the values of teamwork, hard work, and fair play.  Our athletic program is a form of youth ministry that allows children of all different abilities and skills to come together and form important bonds, even lifelong relationships. 

Our Athletic Program incorporates the Play Like a Champion Today™ model created at the University of Notre Dame.  Play Like a Champion Today emphasizes that coaching is a ministry.  Our coaches embrace the idea that their mission extends beyond skill development; equally as important is the development of Catholic character.  Our goal is to help our young people realize their potential through athletics and beyond athletics. 

The Athletic Program is an extension of Saint Pius X Catholic School’s mission to lead children to Christ through intellectual, spiritual, and physical growth.  Thank you for doing your part by positively supporting our school, our student-athletes, and our Athletics Program.