The Crusader Club is a parent support group for our Athletic and Physical Education Programs. Every parent / caregiver is automatically a member of the Crusader Club and is encouraged to be involved, especially if their student participates in athletics.
Charter
The St. John’s Crusader Club supports all Sports Programs offered by the school including:
- Cheerleading (5th-8th grade)
- Girl’s Volleyball (5th-8th grade)
- Fall Outdoor Soccer (Pre-K-8th grade)
- Basketball (3rd-8th grade)
- Spring Indoor Soccer (K-8th grade)
- Track and Field (4th-8th grade)
Responsibilities
The Crusader Club relies on parent volunteers and fund raising to provide the quality sports programs we all desire for our children. Key responsibilities are:
- Defining yearly goals to enhance the St. John's sports experience for students, coaches and volunteers
- Sponsor of the Benefit Gala which includes Coordinating all aspects of planning, scheduling, staffing and fund raising of this event. Draw Down is the Crusader Club’s primary fundraiser which benefits numerous organizations. With our Benefit Gala proceeds, Crusader Club supports St. Vincent DePaul, Tuition Reimbursement, the PE Department, and large scale improvements. Other organizations that benefit from this event are PTO and Fine Arts, so the Benefit Gala provides support for our school and Parish across the board!
- Supporting Improvements. During the past few years, we've repaired and upgraded the bleachers in the gym and set aside approximately $50K to be contributed to the sports field enhancement project to host home games for soccer/football starting next fall, and to provide an improved field for use parish-wide. Additionally we are planning for a Gymnasium wood floor upgrade in the future.
- Recruiting and educating Volunteer Coaches
- Providing uniforms and paying Huntsville Independent Sports League (HISL) Participation Fees
- Stocking and staffing the Concession Stand opened during Home games held in our Gymnasium
- Offering St. John’s Crusader pride items (jackets, hoodies, auto magnetic stickers, t-shirt, etc.)
- Hosting the Athletic Banquet and providing Athlete Recognition
Website Administration
Questions about the maintenance of this website should be directed to:
Beth Allen: stjohnclubs@gmail.com