Glen Burnie Baptist Church
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Upward Soccer

 

 

Upward Sports is a first-class sports experience for children that emphasizes healthy competition, sportsmanship, skills building and fun versus the “win-at-all-costs” mentality associated with many sports leagues.  On top of equipping children with sport fundamentals needed to participate at the next level, some unique features to Upward Sports are:

  1. Each child is evaluated before the team selection process to create balanced teams that are competitive.
  2. Upward Sports utilizes a unique substitution system which guarantees every child equal playing time.
  3. Upward Sports aims to teach both athletic skill as well as values for success on and off the playing field/court.
  4. Upward Sports prioritizes a family friendly schedule by conducting one-hour practices and games each week.
  5. With supportive coaches and a positive sports environment, Upward Sports is designed to bring out “the winner” in every child regardless of the game’s score.
 

Upward Soccer Information for Parents

 

Upward Soccer is a sports program for kids which teaches the fundamentals of the sport while emphasizing sportsmanship and a winning attitude.

Registration starts: June 1, 2012

Registration ends: July 28, 2012

Cost: $65 - after July 22 the cost is $80

Optional Cost: $15 for soccer shorts

Everyone must attend a soccer evaluation

  • K5, 1st and 2nd grade boys/girls
    • Thu July 26, 6-7:30 pm
  • 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade boys/girls
    • Fri July 27, 6-7:30 pm
  • Make-up evaluations (anyone who cannot make the weeknight sessions)
    • Sat July 28, 9-10:30 am

 

League schedule

 
Practices begin the week of Mon Aug 20, 2012
First game - Sat Sept 8, 2012
Awards Celebration - Sun Oct 28, 2012
 

Click here to download the Upward Soccer application.

 

To contact the Glen Burnie Baptist Church Upward Soccer representative, click here.