First Baptist Church 602 Green Ave Orange, Texas (409) 886-7461

Upward Basketball   Upward Website www.upward.com

UPWARD BASKETBALL & CHEERLEADING CAMPS - JULY 19-23, 2010 Upward Basketball Brochure & Registration form Upward Cheerleading Brochure & Registration form

Upward Basketball and Cheer Camp is a great opportunity for children to stay active this summer. Upward Camp and Cheer Camp is July 19-23. Children will receive t-shirts and rewards throughout the week. Snacks will be provided for your child each day. During basketball camp your child will participate in basketball drills and have scrimmages. This camp is designed for children of all abilities. Ultimately we want your child to have a fun week and learn more about Christ and basketball. Each session will include a Bible Story Time along with the various basketball drills.

The cheerleaders will be cheering at each basketball scrimmage. They will be learning cheers, doing crafts and other fun things. Space is limited so we encourage you to get signed up early. The cost is $30 if you register by June 21. The cost is $35 if you register after June 21. Registration will end June 28. Children who have completed K - 6th Grade can participate. Cheer Camp and Basketball Camp (completed K-4th grade) will be from 8:00 am-12:00 pm. Upward Basketball Camp for completed 5th and 6th grades is from 1:00 pm - 5 pm. Please call the church office if you have additional questions at               409-886-7461         409-886-7461.

What is Upward Basketball?

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

    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
l Devotional Leader
l Coach or Assistant Coach
l Referee
l Team Parent

For more information about this great basketball league, please call First Baptist at (409) 886-7461 

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