SOCCER 2013
Upward Sports is the world’s largest Christian sports league for children. The first-class sports program provides a fun experience based on healthy competition for kids, teaching skills for the sports arena and values for life. Today, more than a half million children in 46 states and four countries participate in Upward Sports leagues hosted by 2,600 churches. Upward Soccer uses the 4v4 format, greatly increasing player participation. Upward's team drafting and substitution systems ensure evenly matched teams and equal playing time for every child. Weekly practices include drills designed to improve specific skills and strategies, and scrimmaging to provide actual game experience.
SCHEDULE
Upward Soccer is for children in kindergarten - 6th grade and takes place at Bethel Park in Ledyard, CT. Weekly practices will be held on Tuesday evenings beginning on August 27 and games will be on Saturday mornings beginning September 7. The program will conclude with an Awards Celebration on Saturday, October 26.
REGISTRATION
Early registration cost per child is $75 on or before July 20 and $90 after. Deadline is August 3. Need-based scholarships are available, and children of deployed military members play for free! Big family? Receive a $10 discount per child for 2nd thru 10th child. To register, click on link at the top of this page. (a hard copy registration form can also be downloaded at www.grotonheights.org/upward)
If you're new to the area and/or you just heard about Upward and the registration deadline has passed, contact us and we'll do our best to get your child on the field.
EVALUATIONS
Every child is required to attend one evaluation. Evaluations will be held on Saturday, July 13 and Saturday, July 20 between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Bring a friend! If they sign up, you receive a $10 registration discount and $5 in Upward Cash (redeemable at the Concession Stand.)
EQUIPMENT
In addition to the provided jersey and socks, each player is required to have soccer cleats (shoes) and shin guards. (If you have good condition used cleats or shin guards that you don’t need, please bring them with you for someone else to use!) Players are encouraged to purchase a soccer ball; size 3 for grades K-2 and size 4 for grades 3-6.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
[email protected] or call Groton Heights Baptist Church: (860) 445-8197
See you at the field!