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Upward Sports, the world's largest Christian sports program for children, was created with a vision to provide the best sports experience possible for every child. Each year some 1 million people around the world play, coach, referee, or volunteer in Upward Sports leagues and camps hosted by more than 2,600 churches. Anyone - children and volunteers of any faith or no faith - can participate in Upward Sports. Specifically designed for children in K5- sixth grade, Upward Sports aim to bring out "the winner" in every child - regardless of the game's score. For more information check out www.upward.org.

A LITTLE ABOUT UPWARD @ HARRODSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH

In 2004 HBC decided it would host its first Upward Basketball League and after just one year it was evident this league would continue. The numbers exploded over the next couple of years getting up to 384 children, but eventually leveling off to just fewer than 200. Since 2007 alone God has allowed us to share the gospel with 1, 064 children through Upward leagues and camps.

HOW THE LEAGUE WORKS @ HBC

Upward is generally a 12 week program that consists of 4 weeks of practice only and 8 additional weeks that include practices and games. Our goal during these 12 weeks is to use basketball and cheerleading as an excuse to share the gospel with young people.

How To Sign Up: Shortly after school begins in the fall every child, in Kindergarten through 6^th grade, comes home with an Upward Registration Brochure. On the brochure are dates and times that indicate when and where the registration/evaluation time for each age group takes place. (September)

Registration Process: Parents are asked to bring their child(ren) to the evaluation to get them registered for the season. Here, registration forms and league fees will be collected, each child's height will be measured, and uniforms will be sized. (Late October/ Early November)

Evaluation Process: After each child is registered he/she will run through some drills so the coaches can evaluate each child's skill level. (NOTE: children who are in kindergarten or cheerleading will not go through the evaluation process.) Drills will include dribbling, shooting, and defensive slides. Each child will be scored based on their ability. This is done for the sole purpose of dividing the teams evenly. The children will never know their own, nor any other child's score. (Late October/ Early November) Upward 4

Practice Nights: Practices will be held for one hour every week for 12 weeks. Typically, practices fall on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday between 5 and 9pm. Coaches will lead practice in such a way that will better their skills in basketball/cheerleading and widen their knowledge about who Jesus is and what he has done for us. (Begin in December)

Game Days: All games will be held on Saturday mornings/early afternoons. Games consist of six 6 minute periods. At half time of each game, a 3-5 minute devotion will be presented to the parents. This is also the time that cheerleaders will perform for parents. (January/February)

Upward Awards Celebration: This takes place after the Upward season has ended. Each year we invite an entertainer to perform for us while presenting the gospel. We also include some worship, giving gifts, and an alter call for children or parents who need to make decisions for Christ. This year we invited Matt and Jenny Hogg with Remix Education and had a blast. You can check them out at www.remixeducation.com. (March) Upward 3

HOW THE CAMP WORKS @ HBC

Camp will last 4 or 5 days throughout any given week in the summer. Children entering 1^st or 2^nd grade will attend the morning camp, and children entering 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, or 6^th grade will attend the afternoon camp. Camp usually lasts 3 hours each day and includes skills and drills, bible study, snack, and scrimmaging. It's a great way to get your child ready for the season.

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	Ministries >> ROC Ministry >> Upward Upward A LITTLE ABOUT UPWARD: Upward Sports, the world's largest Christian sports program for children, was created with a vision to provide the best sports experience possible for every child. Each year some 1 million people around the world play, coach, referee, or volunteer in Upward Sports leagues and camps hosted by more than 2,600 churches. Anyone - children and volunteers of any faith or no faith - can participate in Upward Sports. Specifically designed for children in K5- sixth grade, Upward Sports aim to bring out "the winner" in every child - regardless of the game's score. For more information check out www.upward.org. A LITTLE ABOUT UPWARD @ HARRODSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH In 2004 HBC decided it would host its first Upward Basketball League and after just one year it was evident this league would continue. The numbers exploded over the next couple of years getting up to 384 children, but eventually leveling off to just fewer than 200. Since 2007 alone God has allowed us to share the gospel with 1, 064 children through Upward leagues and camps. HOW THE LEAGUE WORKS @ HBC Upward is generally a 12 week program that consists of 4 weeks of practice only and 8 additional weeks that include practices and games. Our goal during these 12 weeks is to use basketball and cheerleading as an excuse to share the gospel with young people. How To Sign Up: Shortly after school begins in the fall every child, in Kindergarten through 6^th grade, comes home with an Upward Registration Brochure. On the brochure are dates and times that indicate when and where the registration/evaluation time for each age group takes place. (September) Registration Process: Parents are asked to bring their child(ren) to the evaluation to get them registered for the season. Here, registration forms and league fees will be collected, each child's height will be measured, and uniforms will be sized. (Late October/ Early November) Evaluation Process: After each child is registered he/she will run through some drills so the coaches can evaluate each child's skill level. (NOTE: children who are in kindergarten or cheerleading will not go through the evaluation process.) Drills will include dribbling, shooting, and defensive slides. Each child will be scored based on their ability. This is done for the sole purpose of dividing the teams evenly. The children will never know their own, nor any other child's score. (Late October/ Early November) Practice Nights: Practices will be held for one hour every week for 12 weeks. Typically, practices fall on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday between 5 and 9pm. Coaches will lead practice in such a way that will better their skills in basketball/cheerleading and widen their knowledge about who Jesus is and what he has done for us. (Begin in December) Game Days: All games will be held on Saturday mornings/early afternoons. Games consist of six 6 minute periods. At half time of each game, a 3-5 minute devotion will be presented to the parents. This is also the time that cheerleaders will perform for parents. (January/February) Upward Awards Celebration: This takes place after the Upward season has ended. Each year we invite an entertainer to perform for us while presenting the gospel. We also include some worship, giving gifts, and an alter call for children or parents who need to make decisions for Christ. This year we invited Matt and Jenny Hogg with Remix Education and had a blast. You can check them out at www.remixeducation.com. (March) HOW THE CAMP WORKS @ HBC Camp will last 4 or 5 days throughout any given week in the summer. Children entering 1^st or 2^nd grade will attend the morning camp, and children entering 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, or 6^th grade will attend the afternoon camp. Camp usually lasts 3 hours each day and includes skills and drills, bible study, snack, and scrimmaging. It's a great way to get your child ready for the season. For More Information you can contact by Emailing Us.