Kiss-the-Cow Field Fundraiser: Voting begins this Saturday!

Help us raise funds for our new, improved recreation fields by participating in "Kiss-the-Cow"! Voting begins THIS SATURDAY for “KISS THE COW.” Any of the Coaches, NRBC Pastors, Referees or Upward Commissioners can be nominated. Votes are $1 PER vote. The actual Kiss-The-Cow will take place on the last game day, Sat., April 16. You can stop and vote at the Concessions Stand this Saturday!


Meet Shaggy, the Cow, whom you will see on Sat., April 16...

Special Items for Sale on Game Days

Here are a few new items we will have for sale on Game Days for $15 at the Concessions Stand. All proceeds to benefit our Field Renovations projected for this summer!
Please Note: If we do not have your tshirt size, we can order and have within a few days.

Update on Field Safety Rules

Please be advised of our Safety Rules for the NRBC Sports & Recreation Fields. Thank you for joining us in our effort to promote safety on our fields.

Dogs: Due to the increased growth of our League, the Staff and Upward Commissioners feel that dogs should no longer be permitted on the fields due to the risk of accidental harm to children, parents or any other participant of Upward Sports at Nansemond River Baptist Church. Thank you for supporting our attempts to promote safety.


Playground: We would like all Upward Parents to be aware that the new playground next door (directly beside our Recreation Fields) is not Nansemond River’s property (it’s Faith Lutheran’s). We do ask that children remain off the playground for the safety of each child and due to liability issues.

Send us your photos!

UPWARD League Parents/Coaches:
Please send us your pictures from practices and game days so we can use them for our Parent Connectors, website updates, blog, future powerpoints and more.

Please send them to: nrbcupwardphotos@yahoo.com (be sure to include your child's name or team name)

Inclement Weather Policy

In the event of inclement weather, please plan to attend practice unless you are contacted by your Coach. Football teams will practice outside in light rain as long if there is no lighting. Football teams may also be able to practice inside if the church facilities are available. On game days, you may check for cancellations on the NRBC website  - http://www.nansemondriver.org/ and this blog - http://www.nrbcsportsandrec.blogspot.com/.
On game days, NRBC Upward Commissioners will make cancellation decisions by 8:00 a.m. on Saturday mornings. For practice days, cancellation decisions are to be made by your Coach.

Practices Underway!

The first week of practices is well underway! Please stay tuned for further League Updates & Pictures.
Here is a reminder of the League Schedule:

• Practices begin the week of Mon., Feb. 7, 2011
• First game is Sat., Feb. 26
• Picture Day: Sat., March 19
• Last Game... Petting Zoo & Kiss the Cow Fundraiser: Sat., April 16
• Awards Celebration is Sun., April 17 at 4:30 p.m., featuring Dan the Animal Man

Parking Notice:
For the safety of your children and for all participants of Upward Football/Cheer, we ask that all Parents & Coaches park in the parking lot and not in the grassy area by the fields. We apologize for any inconvenience.