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Registration for 2018-2019 Season has begun!
View or print registration HERE
Offered to Boys & Girls K5-6th grade
Cost: $40.00
Contact:
Bart or Dana Scott – 336-222-1749 or rbdmscott@bellsouth.net
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Do boys and girls play together?
A: Yes, all the teams are co-ed.
Q: What are the grades/ages?
A: Kindergarten – 6th grade**player must be 5 yrs old on or before 1/01/18**
Q: What are the divisions?
A: There are 3 divisions: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, and 4th-6th grade
Q: When are the games?
A: All games will be played on Saturday mornings beginning in January starting at9:00am. The younger divisions play first, older divisions after.
Q: Where are the games played?
A: New Covenant Fellowship Gym, 1913 Rogers Road, Graham
Q: How many games are there in a season?
A: 8 consecutive Saturday games.
Q: How long are the games?
A: 1 hour.
Q: When are practices?
A: Scheduled practices will be either Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday evenings at 5:30, 6:30, or 7:30pm. The younger teams will practice during the earlier times. Once your player is assigned a team, a practice night/time will also be assigned.
Q: How long are the practices?
A: 1 hour, 1 day a week
Q: Can my child be on the same team as their friend/sibling? Or can we choose which coach we want?
A: Not necessarily. The Upward software chooses the team and coach that your child will have based on evaluation scores. You may put in a request on your registration form, but it is not a guarantee.
Q: Will my child get to play?
A: Every child will play equal amount of game time regardless of ability. Upward Basketball has a special substitution system that coaches must follow to ensure every player gets equal playing time.
Q: What if I can’t afford the Registration Fee? How do I get Financial Assistance?
A: Call or email Bart or Dana Scott at 336-222-1749 or rbdmscott@bellsouth.net
Q: What does the fee include? Will I be asked to pay more throughout the season?
A: The Registration Fee includes a reversible Upward jersey, a T-Shirt for underneath, and also helps cover the cost of the end-of-season awards. (Every player will receive an award). No, you will not be asked to pay more. Pictures will be taken mid-season, but is optional if you want to purchase them or not.
Q: Are shorts included with the jersey?
A: No, shorts are not included. Player can wear whatever athletic shorts he/she wants.
Q: What are the jersey colors for the 2017-2018 season?
A: Red and Black
Q: When do the practices start?
A: Practices start the first week in January.
Q: When is the first game day?
A: January 13, 2018
Q: What are evaluations?
A: Every player must attend one evaluation night. At evaluations, you will make sure your registration is correct, be fitted for your uniform, and then do a few drills to test basketball ability (very simple and easy drills). The evaluation process helps the Upward Software to “pick” the teams for the season.