Upward Sports: Introducing Children to Jesus Christ by Creating Opportunities to Serve Through Sports.

Upward Hanover is a sports ministry of Cool Spring Baptist Church, located in Hanover County, Virginia.  Read all about Upward Here.


 










Upward Soccer 2010

The Upward Soccer League seeks to develop character in every player by providing an equal opportunity for improvement, while stressing sportsmanship in every situation.

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.
All Upward Soccer games are played 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 2010

  • Upward Soccer 2010 is for 4-year-olds (as of 4/1/2010) through 6th Grade.
  • Games are played at New Hanover Presbyterian Church, located at 10058 Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville, Virginia, 23116 (Click for directions)
  • For up to the minute Upward Soccer information, call the Upward Hotline at 746-8974 and choose Option #3.
  • Game Day Photos from Week #8, June 5th are available
     
  • Download the 2010 Upward Soccer Game Day Schedule Here
     
  • Download the May 8th Picture Day Schedule Here

  • Registration Began - December 1, 2009
  • Late Registration Ended - February 21
     
  • Practice Begins - March 22
  • Easter - April 4 (no game)
  • First Game - April 10
  • Picture Day - May 8
  • No Games on May 29 (Memorial Day)
  • Final Game - June 5
  • End of Season Celebration - June 5
     
  • Upward Soccer is for children age 4 (as of 4/1/10) through 6th grade. Early registration price was $80 through 1/31/10, increasing to $95 after 1/31.
    Families who register more than one child may get $5 off each registration. Enter promotional code "Family" during checkout. Please register all children at same time to obtain $5 discount for all. 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. Click Here for the Financial Aid Form.

     
  • We always have a need for coaches. If you would like to be a coach, please be sure to indicate that when you register your child. We will contact you when training will be held.

    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 2010 Game Day Photos:


Week 8: June 5th
Online Devotional: A Modern Day Miracle - The Scoffers and Unbelievers

Lightning vs. Falcons   (Pre-Kindergarten Boys and Girls
)
Red Birds vs. Hurricanes   (1st and 2nd Grade Boys)
Bearcats vs. Cornhuskers   (1st and 2nd Grade Boys)
Jayhawks vs. Huskies   (Kindergarten Boys and Girls)
Mountaineers vs. Crimson Tide   (Kindergarten Boys and Girls)
Terrapins vs. Cardinals   (1st and 2nd Grade Girls)



Week 7: May 22nd
Online Devotional: A Modern Day Miracle - The Scoffers and Unbelievers

England vs. Singapore   (5th and 6th Grade Boys
)
Battery vs. Silverbacks   (3rd and 4th Grade Boys)
Kickers vs. Surge   (3rd and 4th Grade Boys)
Celtic vs. Voltage   (3rd and 4th Grade Boys)
Razorbacks vs. Badgers   (1st and 2nd Grade Girls)
Fire vs. Inferno   (3rd and 4th Grade Girls)
Crew vs. Admirals   (3rd and 4th Grade Girls)



Week 6: May 15th

Panthers vs. Rattlers   (Pre-Kindergarten Boys and Girls
)
Penguins vs. Eagles   (Pre-Kindergarten Boys and Girls)
Trojans vs. Golden Eagles   (1st and 2nd Grade Boys)
Jamaica vs. Austria   (5th and 6th Grade Girls)
Greenland vs. Denmark   (5th and 6th Grade Girls)


Week 5: May 8th

The photographer was unable to take photographs this week.



Week 4: May 1st
Online Devotional: Witness a Modern Day Miracle - Nadia Found!

Portugal vs. Brazil   (5th and 6th Grade Boys
)
Sooners vs. Lobos   (Kindergarten Boys and Girls)
Golden Bears vs. Cowboys   (Kindergarten Boys and Girls)
Commodores vs. Golden Knights   (Kindergarten Boys and Girls)
Jays vs. Tigers   (
Kindergarten Boys and Girls)



Week 3: April 24th

Online Devotional: Witness a Modern Day Miracle - Nadia Found!

Leopards vs. Polar Bears   (Pre-Kindergarten Boys and Girls)
Dragons vs. Lions   (Pre-Kindergarten Boys and Girls)
Wolves vs. Rams   (Pre-Kindergarten Boys and Girls)
Owls vs. Cougars   (Pre-Kindergarten Boys and Girls)
Yellow Jackets vs. Spartans   (1st and 2nd Grade Boys)




Week 2: April 17th

Longhorns vs. Tar Heels   (1st and 2nd Grade Boys
)
Hoyas vs. Fillys   (1st and 2nd Grade Girls)
Boilermakers vs. Gators   (1st and 2nd Grade Girls)
Gamecocks vs. Miners   (1st and 2nd Grade Girls)
Breakers vs. Expos   (3rd and 4th Grade Girls)



Week 1: April 10th

The photographer was out of town this week.


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


See Previous Upward Soccer Game Day Photos Here - You will be redirected to photo pages on the Cool Spring Website.



Updated 6/10/10