Upward 2011 Season Information
Upward Flag Football and
Cheerleading are for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 6th grade.
Practice is once a week for an hour. Games are once a week on Sunday
afternoon. Every player gets equal playing time. Tackles are made by
pulling the ball carrier's flag. Blocking or knocking players down is
prohibited. Mouth guards are required. Cleats (non-metal) are
recommended.
20 S. Third St
New Albany, Ohio 43054
(Map/Directions)
or mailed to:
P.O. Box 428
New Albany, OH 43054
Forms and registration fee may be brought to the church at the time of evaluation, or dropped at the church office between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.
Registration Information:
The early registration cost per child for flag football or cheerleading is $60; after February 6, the cost is $70.The deadline for registration is February 12.
Flag Football shorts are optional at a cost of $12.
Cheerleading mock turtlenecks are optional at a cost of $12.
Please make checks payable to New Albany UMC.
Evaluations and Orientations:
Everyone must attend one flag football evaluation or cheerleading orientation. They take place in the church gym at the following dates and times:
Sunday, January 23, from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Monday, January 24, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 6, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Other Important Dates
Practice begins the week of
Monday, February 28
First game: Sunday April 3
Awards Celebration: Sunday, May 22
For more information call or email:
Jean.Schafer@NewAlbanyUMC.com
or
cjw01mom@aol.com or
(614) 855-1403 ext. 15
Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading
Every
child plays
Every child learns
Every
child is a winner.
Upward promotes character and self-esteem in every child by:
- Providing an evaluation system that promotes equal teams and opportunities
- Establishing a one-hour practice and game each week
- Implementing a substitution system for each team, allowing every child equal playing time
- Creating the opportunity for every child to learn the skills of the game
Upward is more than a game. Your child will have fun learning or improving their sport specific skills through Upward. Participating in this league will give your child a chance to experience good sportsmanship on and off the field. While playing or cheering for Upward Flag Football, your child will also recieve a special recognition award after every game and have the opportunity to develop new friendships.
Along with this unique sports experience, your child will receive the following:
- Upward reversible jersey
- Flag belt and flags
- Upward wrist coach
- End-of-season award
When
your child cheers for Upward Flag Football, they will be able to
sign-up individually, not as a squad. They will also learn techniques
to improve their cheerleading skills
Along with this unique sports experience, your child will receive the
following:
- Upward cheerleading uniform
- Upward cheerleading megaphone
- Upward poms
- End-of-season award
Games will be played at the church Sunday afternoons. Practices will be at the church. Dates and times may vary by team/squad.
If you want to learn more about Upward, visit WWW.UPWARD.ORG/PARENTS.