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"The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ.  For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body..."  1 Corinthians 12:12
 

Spring Upward Soccer 2012

Please call the Upward Hotline at 804-746-8974, Option #3 for Soccer,
if you have any questions and for updates regarding weather related cancellations.

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All Upward Soccer games and practices will be held on the fields at New Hanover Presbyterian Church.
Please Note: There is no smoking allowed on the fields at New Hanover Church,
and no pets are allowed on the fields. Thank you for showing respect for
authority and good sportsmanship at all times.

 


Information for Upward Soccer 2012

  • Click Here to Register Online for Upward Soccer 2012 Beginning December 5th
     
  • December 5, 2011 - Early Registration Begins ($85)
     
  • January 22, 2012 -  Early Registration Closes
  • January 23 - Late Registration Begins ($100)
  • February 4 -  Evaluation Day
  • February 10 - Online Registration Ends at 11:00 am (Note: Online registration will be temporarily closed from Feb. 3 at 10:00 until Feb. 5)
  • February 11 - Registration Deadline / Make Up Evaluation Day (for those unable to attend a session on February 4)
  • March 19 - Practice Begins
  • March 31 - First Games
  • April 7 - No Games / Easter
  • May 26 - No Games / Memorial Day
  • June 2 - Last Games / Celebration Day
     
  • Every player must attend one soccer evaluation. They will take place at New
    Hanover Church soccer fields on Saturday, February 4, as follows:

    Last Names A through F: Anytime between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM
    Last Names G through M: Anytime between 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM
    Last Names N through Z: Anytime between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM

    Make-up evaluations will be offered on Saturday, February 11, between 9:00
    AM and 12:00 PM, for those who are unable to attend one of the above
    sessions.

     
  • Spring Upward Soccer 2012 is for 4-year-olds (as of 4/1/2012) through 6th Grade.
  • Games and practices will be held at New Hanover Presbyterian Church, located at 10058 Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville, Virginia, 23116 (Click for directions)
  • Teams will practice one night each week on either Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays, from 6:00 to 7:00. Games will be on Saturdays.
     
  • For up to the minute Upward Soccer information, call the Upward Hotline at 746-8974 and choose Option #3.
     
  • Once again the league will be for those 4 years of age (as of 04/01/2012) through 6th grade.
  • There is a multi-child discount available at registration.
     
  • Families registering more than one child will get $10 off each registration after the initial child. Refunds will not be offered for the first child if you register additional children later.
    Financial aid is available on a limited basis.
    Completed form must be turned in to the Cool Spring Rec Center prior to registering.
     
  • We always have a need for coaches and referees. If you would like to be a coach or referee, please be sure to indicate that when you register your child.
    You can download the Upward Soccer Coach / Referee Application Form Here.

    We hope you have enjoyed your past experience with Upward Sports in basketball, cheering, flag football and soccer. We look forward to your family participating again this year.


 

Upward Soccer 2011 Game Day Photos:

Week 8: June 4th
Devotional: Betting on the End of the World

Blast vs. Kickers   (3rd and 4th Grade Boys
)
Voltage vs. Admirals   (3rd and 4th Grade Boys)
Italy vs. Germany   (5th and 6th Grade Boys)
Whitecaps vs. Flash   (3rd and 4th Grade Girls)
Buckeyes vs. Terrapins   (1st and 2nd Grade Boys)
Spain vs. Japan   (5th and 6th Grade Girls)



Week 7: May 21st

Devotional: Betting on the End of the World

Beavers vs. Dragons   (Pre-Kindergarten Boys and Girls
)
Cougars vs. Cheetahs   (Pre-Kindergarten Boys and Girls)
Rattlers vs. Rams   (Pre-Kindergarten Boys and Girls)
Hokies vs. Redbirds   (1st and 2nd Grade Girls)
Longhorns vs. Jayhawks   (1st and 2nd Grade Boys)
Spartans vs. Pirates   (1st and 2nd Grade Girls)



Week 6: May 14th

Polar Bears vs. Penguins   (Pre-Kindergarten Boys and Girls
)
Wolves vs. Cobras   (Pre-Kindergarten Boys and Girls)
Leopards vs. Hawks   (Kindergarten Boys and Girls)
Grasshoppers vs. Eagles   (Kindergarten Boys and Girls)
Hoosiers vs. Pirates   (1st and 2nd Grade Girls)



Week 5: May 7th

Tigers vs. Bears   (Kindergarten Boys and Girls
)
Blazers vs. Redbirds   (1st and 2nd Grade Girls)
Brazil vs. England   (5th and 6th Grade Boys)
Wolverines vs. Miners   (1st and 2nd Grade Boys)
Terrapins vs. Minutemen   (1st and 2nd Grade Boys)



Week 4: April 30th

Devotional: What is in your Easter Basket?

Eagles vs. Lions   (Kindergarten Boys and Girls
)
Pumas vs. Panthers   (Kindergarten Boys and Girls)
Avalanche vs. Lightning   (3rd and 4th Grade Girls)
Yellow Jackets vs. Wolverines   (1st and 2nd Grade Boys)
Australia vs. France   (5th and 6th Grade Girls)



Week 3: April 16th - Due to inclement weather, the photographer was unable to take photos this day.


Week 2: April 9th

Devotional: What is in your Easter Basket?

Bearcats vs. Sooners   (1st and 2nd Grade Girls
)
Loggerheads vs. Wolfpack   (1st and 2nd Grade Girls)
Bulldogs vs. Cardinals   (1st and 2nd Grade Girls)
Hurricanes vs. Gators   (1st and 2nd Grade Boys)
Aces vs. Terrapins   (1st and 2nd Grade Boys)




Week 1: April 2nd

Kangaroos vs. Leopards   (Kindergarten Boys and Girls
)
Impact vs. Fever   (3rd and 4th Grade Girls)
Jayhawks vs. Mustangs   (1st and 2nd Grade Boys)
Portugal vs. China   (5th and 6th Grade Girls)




Upward Soccer - Upward promotes character and self-esteem in every child by providing:

  • A substitution system that promotes equal playing time for each player.
  • An evaluation process to provide equal opportunity for improvement.

Players Will:

  • Sign up individually, not as a team.
  • Practice and play a game once each week.
  • Get equal playing time every game.
  • Will learn new drills to improve your soccer skills.
  • Will receive special recognition awards every game.

Every Player Will Receive:

  • An Upward Soccer Game Jersey and an Upward Soccer Tee Shirt.
  • Soccer socks that match your Jersey
  • Note that this year the registration fee includes shorts.
  • Upward Soccer water bottle.
  • Upward Soccer car magnet.
  • An end of the year award

Upward Soccer 2010 - Click for Game Day Photos

Upward Soccer 2009 - Click for Game Day Photos

Upward Soccer 2008 - Click for Game Day Photos

Upward Soccer 2007 - Click for Game Day Photos

Upward Soccer 2006 Game Day Photos

Upward Soccer 2005 Game Highlights Photos

Highlights Page 1
Highlights Page 2
Highlights Page 3

See Previous Upward Soccer Photos (Fall 2003)

Updated 1/29/12