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Upward Basketball

Upward Basketball

 Registration Info

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

BRING OR MAIL REGISTRATION FORM AND FEE TO:
Calera Baptist Church
600 Whippoorwill Lane
Calera, AL 35040

Form and registration fee may be dropped off at the Calera Baptist Office anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday or between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon, Friday.

WHERE DO I GET A REGISTRATION FORM?
You can download it to the right of this (Adobe pdf).


REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
The early registration cost per child for basketball is $60; after October 17, the cost is $65.
Deadline for registration is November 7.
Basketball shorts are included in the registration cost.
Register early.
Make checks payable to Calera Baptist.
Scholarships are available.

EVALUATIONS AND SIGN-UPS:
Everyone must attend one basketball evaluation.
They will take place at the Calera Baptist Church Gym as follows:

1st and 2nd Grade Boys/Girls
Monday, October 20,
between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

3rd and 4th Grade Boys/Girls
Tuesday, October 21,
between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

5th and 6th Grade Boys/Girls
Thursday, October 23,
between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

LEAGUE SCHEDULE:

Practice begin the week of Monday, November 17, 2008.
First Game - Saturday, January 10, 2009
Awards Celebration - Saturday, February 28, 2009
 
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Calera Baptist Church: Call 668-2144

 What is Upward Basketball

Upward Basketball is  a basketball league for children, grades 1-6.

Cllick here to view Upward Basketball Pictures

    How does Upward Basketball minister?
l To the players - Coaches lead a devotion at each team practice.
l To the coaches - In Upward Basketball the coach becomes the minister. Every
        coach is required to attend a training session that will teach the rules of Upward
        Basketball, how to encourage players, make them feel special, teach the game of
        basketball, and most of all, sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.
l To the player's parents - Each parent receives an Upward Handbook. This
        book contains the practice devotions that are shared by the coaches at each
        practice. At each Halftime of each game, a five - seven minute testimony will be
        presented in front of the families and friends waiting in the stands for the second
        half to start.

What Also Makes Upward Basketball Unique?
Upward is different from any other league in our community, whether secular or church based. In Upward Basketball, The message of Jesus is #1. Playing basketball is secondary.

l Prayer - The most important aspect of Upward Basketball is the dedication to
        pray. (Prayer Partners) prayer daily throughout the 100+ days of Upward
        Basketball. Games include a prayer before the game (by the referee), prayer at
        Halftime (by the devotional leader), and a prayer at the end of the game (by the
        coach). Practices also include a prayer by the coach following team devotional time.
l Devotionals - Both the coach-led and the volunteer-led devotions are a special
        and unique part of Upward Basketball.
l Special rules that promote:
            The principle of authority
            Respect for authority
            Protection of players
            An equal opportunity for player improvement
            Equal playing time for each player

How can I be involved?

l Prayer Partner (contact Bryant Phillips @ 420-9808)
l Devotional Leader  (contact Bryant Phillips @ 420-9808)
l Coach or Assistant Coach (contact Andy Stewart @ 668-9805)
l Referee (contact Doug Parks @ 365-2081)
l Team Parent (contact your coach)

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 Upward Documents

UpwardRegistration2008-2009.pdfUpwardRegistration2008-2009loren