Tue Mar 09, 2010
 



Upward Flag Football

Every child plays. Every child learns. Every child is a winner.

Our Mission...To introduce children to Jesus Christ by creating opportunities to serve through sports.

AWARDS CELEBRATION

Tuesday, November 3rd - 6:30 pm

First Baptist Church O'Fallon Worship Center

General League Information

Boys & Girls Leagues - ages K5 - 6th grade (09-10 school year)

Play on 70 yard field

9 minute quarters

One hour practice, once a week (Monday, Tuesday or Thursday)

8-week game schedule

All games played on Saturdays at FBC O'Fallon fields

Registration Information

Registration for the 2009 season is complete.

107 Participants registered for our 1st season of Upward Flag Football!

Important Dates

Practices start August 24th

Games start September 12th

Picture Day - October 3rd

Awards Celebration - November 3rd

Printable Resources

Coach/Referee Application - please complete and return to the Welcome Center or Youth Office.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are needed in the following areas, please email upward@fbcofallon.org if you're interested.

- Head Coach/Assistant Coach : Your time commitment will be two hours per week - 1 hour practice, 1 hour game. You will need to attend the Coaches Training Conference, at least one Player Evaulation Day and the Awards Celebration. Your responsibilities may include general coaching responsibilities, practice devotions (provided by Upward) and refereeing (if needed). You will need to submit a completed Coach/Referee Application.

- Referee : Your time commitment may vary, based upon your availability. You may referee one game per Saturday or multiple games one Saturday out of the season. Your availability should be discussed with the Referee Commissioner. You will need to attend the Referee Training Confereence and the Awards Celebration, and be available to attend at least one Player Evaulation Day. Your responsibilities may include general Upward refereeing responsibilities and gathering coaches and players midfield for encouragement and prayer before play. you will need to submit a completed Coach/Referee Application.

- Prayer Team Member : Your time commitment and responsibility is 100 days of daily prayer for the season and the needs of the players and families, starting shortly after the player evaulations. You will need to attend the Prayer Partner Meeting at the start of the 100 days of prayer and plan to attend the Awards Celebration.

- Half-time Testimony Leader : Your time commitment will be half-time at one game on one Saturday during the 8-week season. You may commit to more, if you would like. Your responsibility will be to provide a brief testimony or devotion during the half-time at one of the games.

- Concession worker & field maintenance

 

For more information

Click (here) to view Upward Flag Football FAQs

Email upward@fbcofallon.org or call 618-632-6223

For more information about Upward Unlimited, visit www.upward.org

  Check out the Facebook page for Upward Flag Football pictures

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