Saint Demetrios GOYA Basketball 2026
GOYA Tournament Weekend
Our annual basketball tournament will be held Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, 2026.
GOYA Tournament Basketball Games
Saturday, April 25, games will take place at two locations, with Registration and Food at Loyola University:
7:30 am: Registration
7:30 to 10:30 am: Breakfast
7:45 am: Opening Prayer at Loyola University on Court #1
8:30 am to 5:00 pm: Games
11:30 am to 1:30 pm: Lunch
Loyola University
Fitness & Aquatic Center
4900 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21210
Tournament Registration and all Boys A and Girls A games will take place at Loyola University.
Breakfast and lunch will be served at Loyola University for all players including the B team players.
There will be continuous shuttle service provided between Loyola and Roland Park Country School (which are 4 minutes apart).
Please note: Players and parents are not permitted on the second floor at Loyola University, as classes are in session.
Roland Park Country School
5204 Roland Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210
All Boys B and Girls B games will take place at RCPS.
There will be continuous shuttle service provided between Loyola and Roland Park Country School (which are 4 minutes apart).
RPCS will have “The Bistro” concession stand open during the tournament, selling coffee, drinks, pizza, and more for purchase. Free lunch is provided for players back at the Loyola facility.
RPCS Athletic Parking (Click to enlarge)
We kindly ask that all guests respect both facilities. Security staff will be on-site, and there is zero tolerance for any property damage. Both facilities are NO SMOKING. Please respect the rules of each facility.
Lunch tickets will be provided to coaches and paid registrants. Lunch includes a Chick-fil-A sandwich, side items, a bag of chips, and a beverage. Non-registered guests (including parents and siblings) may purchase a lunch ticket for $10.00 per person. Payment accepted: Cash or Venmo.
DANCE on SATURDAY, APRIL 25. 2026
Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church is located at 2504 Cub Hill Road, Parkville, MD 21234
7:30 pm to 11:00 pm – Rio Hoops Dinner and Dance
*There is a hospitality room for GOYA Advisors and Parents during the dance.
CHURCH SERVICE / GAMES on SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2026
Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church is located at 2504 Cub Hill Road, Parkville, MD 21234
10:00 am: Divine Liturgy
12:00 to 3:00 pm: Coffee Hour and Lunch
12:00 PM - Boys A Semifinal: St. George vs. Holy Trinity Charlotte
12:45 PM - Boys A Semifinal: St. Demetrios vs. Sts Constantine & Helen DC
1:30 PM - Girls B Championship: St. George vs. Sts Constantine & Helen DC
2:25 PM - Boys B Championship: St. Demetrios vs. St. Katherine
3:20 PM - Girls A Championship: St. Nicholas vs. St. Sophia
4:15 PM - Boys A Championship: TBD
Sunday, April 26, Championship games will take place following Divine Liturgy at:
Saint Demetrios Hermes Rafailides Center
2504 Cub Hill Rd.
Parkville, MD 21234
Lunch will be provided.
Program
Tournament Schedule
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Overview
Schedules for Individual Churches
Final Schedules
Tournament Rules
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Our tournament will host Boys A & B teams and Girls A & B teams. To secure your spot, please submit your registration form and team fees by March 10, 2026.
Team Registration Fee: $200 per team
Individual Player Fee: $65 per player
Non-Player Fee: $35 per person
Player and non-player fees should be paid on the day of the tournament via a single check per team. Your participation is confirmed only once we receive both the team registration form and team payment.
To register, please complete the Google Form below:
GOYA Tournament Registration Form:
https://forms.gle/kVn3sVajmtLr8ni38Payments should be made as soon as possible to ensure your team’s placement. Please submit payment via Venmo @StDemetriosGOYA or send checks payable to Saint Demetrios GOYA, Attn: Finnie Helmuth, to:
2 Sherwood Road
Cockeysville, MD 21030 -
Click here to get the St. Demetrios Basketball Tournament group rate of $129 USD per night at the Courtyard by Marriott Baltimore Hunt Valley.
Hotel Address: 221 International Circle, Hunt Valley, MD 21030.
Last Day to Book: Friday, April 03, 2026.
48 hr prior arrival cancellation policy.
Drive time to the tournament gyms and to St. Demetrios: Approximately 20-25 minutes.
Tournament Dance
Join us Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 7:30 - 11 PM for our themed dance, “A Night in Rio,” at the Saint Demetrios Hermes Rafailides Center. Dinner will be provided.
There is a hospitality room for GOYA Advisors and Parents during the dance.
Get your GOYA SWAG!
Get your GOYA SWAG!
Show your GOYA pride and look great doing it with our selection of official hats, shirts, hoodies, jackets, and more at our Saint Demetrios Church Apparel Store.