Spotswood Children's Ministry - Upward Basketball

Upward Basketball: 2011-12 Season

How do I register my child

28 November 2011: Pre-registration has closed for the 2011-12 season. Last-chance late registrations will be accepted as walk-ins during our Evaluation Day this Saturday, 3 December, as described below.

Register Online Now! (PREFERRED) click here.
- If you registered online last year, your account is still active and your player information is still on record: simply log back in to select a Division and sign up for the new season! (if you forgot your password, click "forgot password", and they will e-mail it right back to you.)
- If you are new to the online registration service, it only takes a few minutes to establish an account and enter your player information, and then you can select a Division and sign up your players!

- Paper Registrations:
- brochure forms are available at all partner churches, or Download the printable registration form (PDF format)
- mail or drop off SIGNED forms at the church office of any of our partner churches:

- Spotswood Baptist Church (mailing address listed on registration form)
- Salem Baptist Church
- Fairview at River Club
- Ferry Farm Baptist Church

- Registration Deadlines:
- Early-Bird Discount ($10 off) ends Sunday, 20 November, 2011
- All pre-registration closes Sunday, 27 November, 2011. (online registration will close, and all final paper registrations will be collected).
- LATE registration: In-person walk-in registrations will be accepted at Evaluation Day, Saturday, 3 December, 2011, which is the FINAL DEADLINE.

All Downloads:
- Season Calendar
- Coach/Ref Application Form: application deadline is November 20th, 2011. Early application will help us honor your scheduling preferences. Mail or drop off signed forms at the church office of any of our partner churches (below)
- Printable registration form (PDF format)(Online registration is preferred, and EASY!)

About Upward

Upward is a program designed to give boys and girls and their families a positive sports experience by partnering with local churches to promote salvation and build character and self-esteem. The season will incorporate practices, games, devotions, and a celebration event at the end of the season. The emphasis is on spiritual growth, Christian character development, and the enjoyment of sports. Upward is a national organization that you can learn more about at their website: www.upward.org.

About Upward Basketball

Upward Basketball promotes salvation, character, and self esteem while teaching basketball skills. Upward Basketball offers a non-competitive, non-threatening environment where every participant gets equal playing time and will start an equal amount of games during the season. We welcome all Kindergarten through 6th grade boys and girls in the greater Fredericksburg area.

Every Upward Basketball player will receive:
Reversible Upward Basketball Jersey
Reversible Upward Basketball Shorts
Upward Basketball T-Shirt
Upward Basketball Car Magnet
TeamUpward.com Devotion Cards (weekly on-line content and games!)
Award Stars
End of the season award
An amazing sports experience!

Key Dates
Below are the key dates for the 2011-12 season: Season Calendar

December 3rd, 2011: Evaluation Day. Each child is evaluated in a low-pressure environment (it is NOT a "tryout") so that we can assess their skills. This assessment helps us build equally-matched teams to ensure fair competition for every team. It also helps the coaches ensure that each child is matched up on the court against a player of similar skill level, to ensure fair competition and an enjoyable sports experience for every child. Players should wear athletic clothes and clean court shoes.

Evaluations will take place at Salem Baptist Church,
4044 Plank Road (Rt. 3 at Salem Church Road), at the following times:

Last Names A-M
K-5 – 2^nd grade, arrive between 9-10:30am
3^rd & 4^th grade, arrive between 10:30am-12:00pm
5^th & 6^th grade, arrive between 12-1pm

Last Names N-Z
K-5 – 2^nd grade, arrive between 2-3:30pm
3^rd & 4^th grade, arrive between 3:30pm-5pm
5^th & 6^th grade, arrive between 5-6pm

Everyone must attend one basketball evaluation. Make-up date To Be Determined. Observing the time slots listed above will help improve the efficiency of the event, but if you have a schedule conflict during your time slot, feel free to arrive anytime during the day. Each child's evaluation itself should take about 10-15 minutes, plus wait time.

Other important dates: (Season Calendar)
Practices Begin - Saturday, January 7, 2012
First Game - Saturday, January 21, 2012
Last Game - Saturday, March 10, 2012
Awards Celebration - Monday, March 19, 2012

Where will the practices and games be held?
Your practices and games may be held at any of these partner host churches:
- Salem Baptist Church
- Ferry Farm Baptist Church
- Fairview at River Club

Schedules and locations will be published after Evaluation Day.

Do you need volunteers? (Upward volunteer information and tools available at www.myupward.org)
Absolutely!
The mission of Upward is “To Introduce Children to Jesus Christ by Creating Opportunities to Serve Through Sports!” The ministry is in need of the following volunteers:
- Evaluation Day workers (Dec 3rd)
- Prayer Captain and partners
- Coaches & Referees: download the Coach/Ref Application Form. Application deadline is November 20th, 2011. Early application will help us honor your scheduling preferences. mail or drop off signed forms at the church office of any of our partner churches (above)
- Equipment manager(s)
- people to share game-day half-time devotions
- score keepers
- Picture Day coordination

This is a great opportunity to minister to children and families across the Fredericksburg community!
- Look for Upward Registration tables at upcoming Fall Harvest Festivals and Ministry Fairs!
- For more information, or to volunteer:
- Pastor David Short, Children’s Minister, Spotswood Baptist Church (540) 898-0757







		Upward Basketball: 2011-12 Season How do I register my child 28 November 2011: Pre-registration has closed for the 2011-12 season. Last-chance late registrations will be accepted as walk-ins during our Evaluation Day this Saturday, 3 December, as described below. Register Online Now! (PREFERRED) click here. - If you registered online last year, your account is still active and your player information is still on record: simply log back in to select a Division and sign up for the new season! (if you forgot your password, click "forgot password", and they will e-mail it right back to you.) - If you are new to the online registration service, it only takes a few minutes to establish an account and enter your player information, and then you can select a Division and sign up your players! - Paper Registrations: - brochure forms are available at all partner churches, or Download the printable registration form (PDF format) - mail or drop off SIGNED forms at the church office of any of our partner churches: - Spotswood Baptist Church (mailing address listed on registration form) - Salem Baptist Church - Fairview at River Club - Ferry Farm Baptist Church - Registration Deadlines: - Early-Bird Discount ($10 off) ends Sunday, 20 November, 2011 - All pre-registration closes Sunday, 27 November, 2011. (online registration will close, and all final paper registrations will be collected). - LATE registration: In-person* walk-in registrations will be accepted at Evaluation Day, Saturday, 3 December, 2011, which is the FINAL DEADLINE.* All Downloads: - Season Calendar - Coach/Ref Application Form: application deadline is November 20th, 2011. Early application will help us honor your scheduling preferences. Mail or drop off signed forms at the church office of any of our partner churches (below) - Printable registration form (PDF format)(Online registration is preferred, and EASY!) About Upward Upward is a program designed to give boys and girls and their families a positive sports experience by partnering with local churches to promote salvation and build character and self-esteem. The season will incorporate practices, games, devotions, and a celebration event at the end of the season. The emphasis is on spiritual growth, Christian character development, and the enjoyment of sports. Upward is a national organization that you can learn more about at their website: www.upward.org. About Upward Basketball Upward Basketball promotes salvation, character, and self esteem while teaching basketball skills. Upward Basketball offers a non-competitive, non-threatening environment where every participant gets equal playing time and will start an equal amount of games during the season. We welcome all Kindergarten through 6th grade boys and girls in the greater Fredericksburg area. Every Upward Basketball player will receive: Reversible Upward Basketball Jersey Reversible Upward Basketball Shorts Upward Basketball T-Shirt Upward Basketball Car Magnet TeamUpward.com Devotion Cards (weekly on-line content and games!) Award Stars End of the season award An amazing sports experience! Key Dates Below are the key dates for the 2011-12 season: Season Calendar December 3rd, 2011: Evaluation Day. Each child is evaluated in a low-pressure environment (it is NOT a "tryout") so that we can assess their skills. This assessment helps us build equally-matched teams to ensure fair competition for every team. It also helps the coaches ensure that each child is matched up on the court against a player of similar skill level, to ensure fair competition and an enjoyable sports experience for every child. Players should wear athletic clothes and clean court shoes. Evaluations will take place at Salem Baptist Church, 4044 Plank Road (Rt. 3 at Salem Church Road), at the following times: Last Names A-M K-5 – 2^nd grade, arrive between 9-10:30am 3^rd & 4^th grade, arrive between 10:30am-12:00pm 5^th & 6^th grade, arrive between 12-1pm Last Names N-Z K-5 – 2^nd grade, arrive between 2-3:30pm 3^rd & 4^th grade, arrive between 3:30pm-5pm 5^th & 6^th grade, arrive between 5-6pm Everyone must attend one basketball evaluation. Make-up date To Be Determined. Observing the time slots listed above will help improve the efficiency of the event, but if you have a schedule conflict during your time slot, feel free to arrive anytime during the day. Each child's evaluation itself should take about 10-15 minutes, plus wait time. Other important dates: (Season Calendar) Practices Begin - Saturday, January 7, 2012 First Game - Saturday, January 21, 2012 Last Game - Saturday, March 10, 2012 Awards Celebration - Monday, March 19, 2012 Where will the practices and games be held? Your practices and games may be held at any of these partner host churches: - Salem Baptist Church - Ferry Farm Baptist Church - Fairview at River Club Schedules and locations will be published after Evaluation Day. Do you need volunteers? (Upward volunteer information and tools available at www.myupward.org) Absolutely! The mission of Upward is “To Introduce Children to Jesus Christ by Creating Opportunities to Serve Through Sports!” The ministry is in need of the following volunteers: - Evaluation Day workers (Dec 3rd) - Prayer Captain and partners - Coaches & Referees: download the Coach/Ref Application Form. Application deadline is November 20th, 2011. Early application will help us honor your scheduling preferences. mail or drop off signed forms at the church office of any of our partner churches (above) - Equipment manager(s) - people to share game-day half-time devotions - score keepers - Picture Day coordination This is a great opportunity to minister to children and families across the Fredericksburg community! - Look for Upward Registration tables at upcoming Fall Harvest Festivals and Ministry Fairs! - For more information, or to volunteer: - Pastor David Short, Children’s Minister, Spotswood Baptist Church (540) 898-0757