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Upward Soccer Ministry
Kindergarten (Age 4) - 4th Grade Boys & Girls!

 

Would your child like equal playing time?  Upward Soccer, a league where every child plays. Every child learns. Every child is a winner.

We’re excited to announce that WUMC offers the Upward soccer program for Kindergarten (age 4) through 4th grade boys & girls.  Upward is an evangelistic sports ministry specifically designed to promote salvation, character, and self-esteem in every child.  Upward provides opportunities for all believers, no matter what denomination, to become meaningfully involved in the ministries the church. You will have the opportunity to pray for the program, coach a team, referee a game, share a devotion, and develop relationships in order to open avenues of ministry to the people of the community participating in the program.  Click here for more information about the Upward Program.


REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

SPRING 2012 REGISTRATION IS NOW IN PROGRESS.

  • Early Registration: $95 per child through February 25
  • Late Registration: $100 per child from February 26 - March 10
  • Registration Deadline:  March 10
  • Soccer shorts are INCLUDED in registration fee.
  • Make checks payable to SLCOF.

BRING OR MAIL YOUR FORM AND FEE TO:

Woodlake United Methodist Church  (click for directions)
c/o Upward Soccer Registration

6601 Woodlake Village Parkway

Midlothian, VA 23112

 

Make checks payable to SLCOF, with "Upward" in the memo.

Church Office:  804-739-4535

 

Form and registration fee may be dropped off at the church office anytime between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

SOCCER EVALUATION:

Everyone must attend the soccer evaluation on:

Sunday, February 26, between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Age 4 (as of March 1, 2012) through 4th Grade Boys and Girls.

LOCATION:

Evaluations and games will take place at the
Woodlake UMC Hampton Park Campus Soccer Field.


Hampton Park Campus (click for directions)

15640 Hampton Park Drive

Chesterfield, VA 23832


LEAGUE SCHEDULE:

Evaluations take place on Sunday, February 26.

Parent Orientation takes place on Saturday, March 10.

Practices begin the week of March 12.

First Game is on Saturday, March 24. (No game on Easter weekend.)

Awards Celebration is on Saturday, May 20.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What time are the games?

Games are held on Saturday mornings beginning at 8:30 am.  The actual game schedule is determined once the teams are formed.  (Generally younger teams are scheduled earlier in the day.)

 

What night is practice held?

Practices are not determined until after evaluations.  Once teams are formed and coaches are assigned, we will distribute the practice schedule.  We do not practice on Tuesdays.  You may indicate on your registration form one additional night that does not work in your schedule.  Practices end by dark.

 

Does my child need cleats?

No. However, many children do wear shinguards.

 

Are there discounts or scholarships?

Not at this time. Because of our efforts to keep costs down for everyone, we do not have "extra" money set aside.


What if I can't make the evaluation day?

We urge all children to attend the evaluation.  Please contact the Upward Sports Director if you absolutely cannot attend on this date.


Can my child be placed on a team with his/her friend?

Please indicate your preference on your registration form. We will make an attempt at placing friends together; HOWEVER, due to the vast amounts of players registered, we cannot guarantee placement preference.


Can my child play in different age bracket?

Please contact the Upward Sports Director to discuss the details of the situation.


Can siblings practice on the same evening each week?

Please indicate your preference on your registration form. We will make every attempt to schedule siblings together; HOWEVER, due to the vast amounts of players registered, we cannot guarantee placement preference.


Can I select more than one evening that my child cannot practice?

Please indicate your preference on your registration form. We will make an attempt at to honor your request; HOWEVER, due to the vast amounts of players registered, we cannot guarantee placement preference.


When will the kids know who their teams and coaches are?

Most likely the day before Parent Orientation.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact the Upward Sports Coordinator, Bruce Misiaszek, at 608-8042 or the Director of Children's Ministries, Beth Christian, at 739-4535 ext. 28.

 

We can also use lots of help in launching this exciting new children’s ministry!  If you would like to serve, there are many opportunities for coaches, referees, devotion leaders and assistants.

I'D LIKE TO VOLUNTEER WITH UPWARD!

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