Inclement Weather Policy

Upward Parents:
Just a reminder that in case of inclement weather on Upward game days, if we need to cancel (or re-schedule to another Saturday), we ask that Parents check any of the following to see if games are, in fact cancelled:

• Please check the NRBC website (www.nansemondriver.com, click on the sports & recreation page, then the Upward sports page) by 8:00 – 8:15 a.m. and there will be a message stating games are cancelled due to inclement weather.
• Please check the NRBC blog (www.nrbcsportsandrec.blogspot.com) by 8:00 – 8:15 a.m. and there will be a recent post at the top of the page stating games are cancelled.
• You should receive notification from your Coach as well, but please check the website/blog for accurate cancellations.

Please let me know if you have any questions!
Thanks,
Lizzy

Fresh Krispy Kreme Donuts for SALE this Saturday!

This Saturday, March 19, NRBC Upward Sports will be selling fresh Krispy Kreme donuts at the Concessions Stand - you can either purchase a single donut ($.75) or 1 dozen ($7). All proceeds to benefit our Field Renovations.

A Note From the Director: Where Every Child is a Winner!

Where Every Child is a Winner!

Upward is a very unique experience. Our motto is, “Where every child is a winner!” What does this mean? Does it mean they will win every game? I wish we could guarantee that, but we can’t. Unfortunately, one team will win and one team will lose (or they will tie which is always fun to watch!).

When we say “where every child is a winner,” we promote winning as how they played the game, not whether or not they lost. We encourage kids not to live and breathe by what the scoreboard says, but - if they had fun, if they cheered for their team-mates, and if they did their absolute best! Thus, we implement the star system, so they are encouraged no matter how the game ends on the scoreboard. We love to watch as their skills improve from the beginning to the end of the season. We cannot always guard children from winning or losing a game, but we can promote what’s most important and that’s what we aim to do.

We do try and create even teams by conducting evaluations, but children always play differently in a “game-scenario”. If they are new to Football, it may take a few weeks to understand how the game is played.

I’ve always been inspired by this quote, “It’s what you get from games you lose that is extremely important.” Therefore, we can’t always win every single game, but we can encourage children to do their very best, have fun, cheer for the team-mates and learn to be more like Christ, both on and off the fields. Let’s encourage each and every player out on these fields and show them the “winner” inside of them ...

Looking UPWARD,
Lizzy M. Christian

League Picture Schedule: Sat., March 19

Upward Picture Day Schedule: Sat., March 19

8:00:

Warriors, The Surge, Packers, Spirit Starz

8:15:

Saints, Eagles, Bears, Pink Princesses

8:30:

Glory Girls

9:00:

Colts, L4h, Jaguars, Shining Stars

9:15:

Scorpions, The Storm, Mountaineers, The Uplifters

9:30:

Pom-Pom Allstars



Parent Announcements: 3/7/11

Dear Upward Football/Cheer Parent,
Just a few reminders and save-the-dates for the upcoming week of Upward Flag Football & Cheerleading:

• Picture Day is next Sat., March 19: Your coaches will hand out your picture day package forms this Saturday!
• SAVE THE DATE: Please save the date for our Upward Awards Celebration, which will be held on Sun., April 17 at 4:30 p.m. Also, please plan to stay for the “Kiss-the-Cow” at 11:00 a.m. on the last game day – Sat., April 16.
• Concessions Snack/Drink Tickets: Upward Concessions is now selling tickets for Parents or Coaches to purchase for a $1 ticket per child to come up to receive one snack and drink per child. If a parent forgets to bring snack or if it’s the Coaches turn to bring snacks and drinks, this could help tremendously! Just purchase tickets at the Concessions stand to hand each child on your team. For example, purchase 12 tickets for $12 and each child receives one snack and one drink. (Idea from an Upward Parent!)
• Field Fundraiser: Voting continues this Saturday for “KISS THE COW.” Any of the Coaches, NRBC Pastors, Referees or Upward Commissioners can be nominated. Votes are $1 PER vote. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see your child’s Coach “Kiss-the-Cow”. Stop by the concessions stand this Saturday to cast your vote.

• We need pictures: Please send your game day and practice photos to us at: nrbcupwardphotos@yahoo.com. We need them to post on our website, blog and for our end of the season powerpoint.
• Just a reminder to stay tuned to our blog & website for updated information & league announcements as well as Game & Weather Cancellations/Updates.
• Just a reminder of our Parking Policy:

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. We will have a few reserved handicapped parking spots near the fields (marked with Handicap signs).

  

If you have any questions pertaining to the League, please do not hesitate to contact myself or one of the Upward Coaches.

Looking UPWARD,
Lizzy Christian

Nansemond River Baptist Church

Sports & Recreation Director
757.484.3423
www.nansemondriver.org

Kiss-the-Cow Voting begins THIS SATURDAY!