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Upward Soccer Ministry
Kindergarten - 6th Grade boys and girls!

 

Would your child like equal playing time?  Upward Soccer, a league where every child plays. Every child learns. Every child is a winner.

We’re excited to announce that WUMC offers the Upward soccer program for Kindergarten (age 4 by Sept. 1, 2009) - 6th grade boys & girls.  Upward is an evangelistic sports ministry specifically designed to promote salvation, character, and self-esteem in every child.  Upward provides opportunities for all believers, no matter what denomination, to become meaningfully involved in the ministries the church. You will have the opportunity to pray for the program, coach a team, referee a game, share a devotion, and develop relationships in order to open avenues of ministry to the people of the community participating in the program.  Click here for more information about the Upward Program.

PALS Recreation Ministry

We also offer a recreational program for children with special needs!  The spring session is now over.  Stay tuned for fall dates!  Click here for more information and to register your child!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

FALL REGISTRATION IS NOW IN PROGRESS.

  • Early registration: $75 per child through August 14
  • Late registration: $85 per child August 15-28
  • Soccer shorts are optional at a cost of $12.
  • Make checks payable to SLCOF.
  • Click here to download the registration form.
  • Forms can also be picked up at the church.
  • K4 & K5, 1st & 2nd grade, and 3rd & 4th grade play 4 vs. 4 without a goalie.
  • 5th & 6th grade play 6 vs. 6 with a goalie.

BRING OR MAIL YOUR FORM AND FEE TO:

Woodlake United Methodist Church  (click here for directions)
c/o Upward Soccer Registration

6601 Woodlake Village Parkway

Midlothian, VA 23112

 

Church Office:  804-739-4535

 

Form and registration fee may be dropped off at the church office anytime between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

SOCCER EVALUATION:

Everyone must attend one soccer evaluation on:

Saturday, August 14, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Age 4 (as of September 1, 2010) through 6th Grade (current grade) Boys and Girls.

 

Evaluations and games will take place at the WUMC Hampton Park Campus soccer field.
15640 Hampton Park Drive

Chesterfield, VA 23832

Click here for directions.

LEAGUE SCHEDULE:

Practices begin the week of Monday, August 30.

First Game is on Saturday, September 11.

Awards Celebration is on Thursday, November 4.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact the Director of Children's Ministries, Beth Christian, at 739-4535 ext. 28 or the Upward League Director, Bruce Misiaszek, at 608-8042.

 

We can also use lots of help in launching this exciting new children’s ministry!  If you would like to serve, there are many opportunities for coaches, referees, devotion leaders and assistants.

I'D LIKE TO VOLUNTEER WITH UPWARD!

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