A Voice for Football and A Heart for Community
Alisha Yocum On a warm autumn day at Eyler Park in Thurmont, as Catoctin Youth Association (CYA) football players and cheerleaders take the field, spectators settle in for a thrilling game. The air hums with energetic play-by-play commentary from the loudspeakers—phrases like “That’s enough for a Catoctin first down!” and “There’s laundry on the field!”…
Catoctin Youth Lacrosse Is Back, Stronger Than Ever
Catoctin Youth Association (CYA) Lacrosse is on an incredible upswing this season! Despite the formidable challenges posed by the COVID pandemic, the program is coming back stronger than ever, thanks to the steadfast dedication of new board members. Their selfless commitment ensures that young boys and girls have the opportunity to engage in this exhilarating…
CYA Wrestlers Represent at State Qualifier
Aaron Meekins There are two words that every athlete would love to have next to their name: State Champion. For youth wrestlers, the path to being a state champion starts at the Maryland State Wrestling Association (MSWA) Qualifier. There are four qualifiers around the state based on geographical area. On February 12, three wrestlers from…
CYA Shoot-a-thon Scores Big Again
Ryan Tokar, CYA Basketball On Sunday, February 5, Catoctin Youth Association (CYA) Basketball held its annual Shoot-a-thon fundraiser. This is the largest annual fundraiser for our program, and proceeds go toward necessities like gym rentals, uniforms, equipment, paid officials, and league fees. With registration numbers up this year now that the majority of COVID-19 restrictions…
Plans for New Building at Eyler Road Park Fields Underway
Blair Garrett A brand new activities building at Eyler Road Park Fields simplifies a lot of the issues facing local athletics programs. For more than a decade, the plans for one central building to house equipment and a multitude of other purposes has fallen through. This year, the Catoctin Youth Association (CYA) has battled through…
CYA Basketball Registration Now Open
Catoctin Youth Association (CYA) offers kindergarten through U19 boys and girls teams. All team/league information, tryout/evaluation dates and times, and player fees are listed on the CYA Basketball website. Please register online at www.leaguelineup.com/cyabasketball. Coaches wanted! If you are interested in coaching, please contact Jason Smith at [email protected]. Curriculum provided.
