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Upward 2009   How to Register

Online registration

Download the printable registration form

Parents may drop off their form and registration fee at the church office anytime between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, or mail the completed form and $75 registration fee to:

First Baptist Church
2709 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220


Registration Info

The early registration cost per child for basketball and cheerleading is $75. After October 30, add $10. Basketball shorts are included in the basketball registration cost and cheerleading mock turtlenecks are included in the cheerleading registration cost.


Schedule

Contact Buddy Burgess:
(804) 358-2977
Email: burgess@fbcrichmond.org

New this year - Upward Cheerleading

Upward Cheerleading teaches the fundamentals of cheerleading by focusing on strong skill development and provides a safe, fun and affirming experience. Learn new stances, motions, jumps, cheers and pom routines while making new friends! There will be no stunts. Upward Cheerleading is open to Kindergarten through 6th grade girls.

What is Upward?

Upward is a program designed to give children (both boys and girls) and their families a positive sports experience by partnering with local churches to build character, self esteem and salvation. The season will incorporate practice, games, devotions, and a celebration event at the end of the season. The emphasis is on skill development and spiritual growth. Upward is a national organization and you can learn more about them at their website, www.upward.org.

Upward bases its philosophy on the parable of the sower and the seed in Mark, chapter 4. All season we cast seed, the good news of Jesus Christ. Prayer partners are the fertilizer that enriches the ground on which the seed is cast.

View photos from past seasons and see what it's all about.

Upward Basketball

Upward Basketball promotes character, self esteem, and salvation to each participant, 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 1st through 6th grade boys and girls in the Richmond area to sign up and play.

How do I register my child?

Online registration... click here.

Download the printable registration form (PDF format)

Drop the completed application and registration fee by the church office from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Registration forms and fee can also be mailed to:

First Baptist Church
2709 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220

Make checks payable to First Baptist Church.

Every Upward Basketball player will receive:

  • Reversible Upward Basketball Jersey
  • Upward Basketball T-Shirt
  • Reversible Upward Basketball shorts
  • Upward Basketball Car Magnet
  • TeamUpward.com Practice Card
  • Scripture Learning Cards & Card Holder
  • "Scriptunes" Music CD
  • Award Stars
  • End of the season award

Every Upward Cheerleader will receive:

  • Cheer Skort
  • Cheer Top
  • Mock Turtleneck
  • Megaphone
  • Poms
  • Hair Ribbon
  • Upward Cheerleading Car Magnet
  • TeamUpward.com Basketball Cheerleading Practice Card
  • Scripture Learning Cards & Card Holder
  • "Scriptunes" Music CD
  • Award Stars
  • End of the season award

Evaluations and Orientations

Below are the key dates for the 2009-2010 season:

Evaluation nights for basketball (so even, fair teams can be formed)

Everyone must attend one basketball evaluation. They will take place at the First Baptist Church Gym as follows:

1st and 2nd Grade Boys/Girls
Monday, November, 16th between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

3rd and 4th Grade Boys/Girls
Tuesday, November, 17th between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

5th and 6th Grade Boys/Girls
Thursday, November, 19th between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Makeup Evaluation Night
Tuesday, Dec. 1 from 6-7:30

Practices begin the week of Monday, January 4, 2010. First Game - Saturday, January 16, 2010.

Orientations for cheerleading

Cheerleading orientations will take place in the dining hall for kindergarten through 6th grade girls.

Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Girls
Monday, November 16, between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

3rd and 4th Grade Girls
Tuesday, November 17, between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

5th and 6th Grade Girls
Thursday, November 19, between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Makeup Orientation Night
Tuesday, Dec. 1 from 6-7:30

Other important dates

Award night will be held on Sunday, March 14, 2010

Where will the games be held?

All games will be held in the First Baptist Church gym (see a church floor plan)

Does the church need volunteers?

Absolutely!

The recreation ministry is requesting the following volunteers:

  • prayer for the league
  • coaches
  • referees
  • people to share devotions
  • score keepers

This is a great chance to minister to children around the community!

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