NRBC Blog

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Parent Announcements for 10/1

Dear Parents:
As you have heard, Nansemond River’s Fall Family Festival is this Sat. from noon to 4:00 p.m. There will be a lot of activity around the church as members arrive to set up and vendors arrive with blow ups, rock wall, etc. In an effort to keep a path open and space available as vendors arrive, the church has received permission to use the parking lot at the Lutheran Church on the other side of the recreation fields for UPWARD families and volunteers . If you are able to park there and walk around, we appreciate your efforts. However, if you choose to park in the church parking lot, please be cautious of additional traffic and be aware that you need to move your vehicle after games or if needed to allow vendors, fire trucks, etc. to gain access. We hope your family will join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship at the Fall Festival from noon to 4:00 p.m. with an antique car show, games and activities for all ages, clowns, food, funnel cakes and more! Everything is free and is usually a great afternoon of family fun!

Dunk Tank: Sat., October 1 (8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)


$5 for 3 shots or $50 to push the target!

Dunk Tank Schedule

8:30 a.m. Chris Vorwald, Field Commissioner

8:45 a.m. Dean Boerrigter, Team Pythons (1-2 div.)

9:00 a.m. Joe Mason, Coach Commissioner & Team Cheetahs (K4/K5 div.)

9:15 a.m. Mike DiGeorge, Team Seekers (5-8 div.)

9:30 a.m. TBA

9:45 a.m. TBA

10:00 a.m. Will Christian, Team Thunderbolts (K4/K5 div.)

10:15 a.m. Lizzy Christian, League Commissioner & Team Blaze (5-8 div.)

10:30 a.m. Lisa LeBlanc, Team Eclipse (K4/K5 div.)

10:45 a.m. Paul Dillard, Team Strikers (3-4 div.)

11:00 a.m. Russ Christian, Team Mustangs (5-8 div.)

11:15 a.m. Lizzy Christian, League Commissioner & Team Blaze (5-8 div.)

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Dunk Tank Madness Schedule: Sat., October 1

Sat., October 1 - UPWARD Field Fundraiser Event - $5 for 3 shots


8:30 a.m. Chris Vorwald, Field Commissioner & Referee

8:45 a.m. Dean Boerrigter, Team Pythons (1-2 div.)

9:00 a.m. Joe Mason, Coach Commissioner & Team Cheetahs (K4/K5 div.)

9:15 a.m. Mike DiGeorge, Team Seekers (5-8 div.)

9:30 a.m. TBA

9:45 a.m. TBA

10:00 a.m. Will Christian, Team Thunderbolts (K4/K5 div.)

10:15 a.m. Lizzy Christian, League Commissioner & Team Blaze (5-8 div.)

10:30 a.m. Lisa LeBlanc, Team Eclipse (K4/K5 div.)

10:45 a.m. Paul Dillard, Team Strikers (3-4 div.)

11:00 a.m. Russ Christian, Team Mustangs (5-8 div.)

11:15 a.m. Lizzy Christian, League Commissioner & Team Blaze (5-8 div.)

Monday, September 26, 2011

Sat., October 1st - day full of events!

Parents:

First, just wanted to remind you that this Saturday, October 1st, is our Dunk Tank Madness Fundraiser where you/the kids can dunk several of the Upward Coaches & Commissioners. A schedule will be posted later this week. The event will take place on the Upward Fields from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Shots are $5 for 3 throws. DON'T MISS OUT!



Second, this Saturday is NRBC's Annual Community Outreach - the Fall Family Festival ... here is some information on the event:


Sat., October 1 from Noon to 4:00 p.m.

Join us for an afternoon of fun family fellowship! Games and activities for kids of all ages... Moonwalk... Rock Wall... Giant Slide...Games and Prizes... Antique Car Show... Hay Ride...Funnel Cakes.... Hot Dogs & Chowder.... Snow-Kones.... Clowns & More!

Everything is free and open to the public. Please invite your friends, neighbors and family members! Plan to stick around after the games.

Pictures from First Game Day!

Here are a few pictures that were shared with us from the First Game Day in our K4/K5 Division:



Thursday, September 22, 2011

Lost Game Schedules?

Parents:
Do not fret if you lose or misplace a Game Schedule - they are now posted on our website:
http://www.nansemondriver.org/upward.html

Hope this helps!
NRBC Upward Sports

Parent Update & Announcements: Upward Fall Soccer

Upward Parents:
I just wanted to say how excited all of the Commissioners, Coaches and Referees are for our opening game day this Sat., September 24th. Just a few reminders as we enter into our first week of games …

Game Day Field Rules:
• Please no dogs (or pets) on the Recreation fields as we continue to promote the safety of all children and families in our League. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we really want to protect all involved in the League.

• Please park in the gravel parking lot and not in the grassy area. Again, this is solely for the protection of all children and families – we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

*Please visit the Concessions Stand this Saturday – we will have snacks, fresh coffee, (sports drinks/water/soda) drinks and Upward apparel that can be purchased.

*We have port-a-pots and a hand-washing station near our Recreation fields, so please utilize them, if needed!

Please mark your calendars for the following League Events …
First Game Day: Sat., September 24 (games will either be at 9:00 or 10:00 a.m.)

Dunk Tank Madness (where you can dunk the Upward Coaches and Commissioners): Sat., October 1

League Picture Day: Sat., October 15 (pictures by Lifetouch Sports Photography)

Last Game Day: Sat., November 12

Awards Celebration: Sun., November 13 at 3:00 p.m. (NRBC Worship Center)


Weather Cancellation Policy:
• In the event of inclement weather during practices, your Coaches will decide whether they cancel or move indoors for a scaled down practice.
• In the event of inclement weather on game days, the Upward Commissioners will decide whether games will be cancelled by 8:00 a.m. Stay tuned to this blog for weather cancellations on game days.



Looking UPWARD,
Lizzy Christian
Upward League Director

Monday, September 12, 2011

Date Change: Dunk Tank Madness

Just an update - our Dunk Tank Madness Fundraiser has been switched to Sat., October 1st during games. All proceeds to benefit the Recreation Fields and Upward Ministry. Schedule to come with time slots of Upward Coaches and Commissioners you can dunk! $5 for 3 shots!


Friday, September 9, 2011

Practices begin next week!

Hopefully all Upward players have heard from their Coaches. Just a reminder that Upward practices begin next week - the week of September 12. All practices will be from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Make sure you bring water, a soccer ball and weat shin guards/cleats or tennis shoes to your practice.
If you have any questions, please email Lizzy Christian at: lchristian@nansemondriver.org or call the office (757) 484-323.

Reminder of Soccer Ball sizes:
K4/K5: Size 3
1st - 4th Grades: Size 4
5th-8th Grades: Size 5
See you next week!