When are practices held?

 

Practice starts the week of November 16th at the same place and same time each week. Players will always practice at the same time and same location all season long. The location is always at Oak Park Christian Center. Practice times are either Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday “no Wednesdays” from 5-6pm, 6-7pm, 7-8pm or 8-9pm . Usually the younger divisions practice in the early time slots.  Again only one practice a week lasting 1 hr.

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We have other commitments in the evenings, can we request a practice time?

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When you register you can choose one night of the week that does not work for your child to practice – we cannot 100% guarantee any other practice night request after that.

When are the games played?

 One 1 hr game on Saturdays (January through February) between the hours of 8:00am – 8:00pm.  K-4th  6th will cheer in the gym at Oak Park Christian Center.

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​I noticed most of the practices and games are at churches, do I need to be a member for my kids to be able to play?

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No. Biblical truths are shared at every practice and game, but you do not need to attend a church to play Upward.

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Who will coach my child’s team?

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Most volunteer coaches are parents of a player on the team. If you as a parent sign up to coach you can pick the night and time you wish to practice. Coaches are given first priority when assigning practice nights and times. How about that for an incentive?! Yes, your child and any other player they are linked with through the registration carpool link will be placed on that coaches team. Again we do the best to honor carpools however there are no guarantees.

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 Can beginners participate?

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Yes! Many  have never cheered before.

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Will my child actually get to play?

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Everyone makes a cheer team. 

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What ages play together?

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The divisions are: 

K-5 to 4th 

5th & 6th  

​May change due to skill level and enrollment numbers

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What do the players wear for the games?

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High quality Cheer top, Mock Turtleneck, and Skort provided with your registration fee. Most players wear their uniform for both practice and games.​​

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When can I find out about my child's team/practice night?

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Practice Schedules and Teams will be emailed out after our last evaluation day.​ You should hear from your coach early November. 

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Do I have to attend all of the evaluations?

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​No – Just one. Cheer only needs to come in to confirm uniform size. This is helpful because kids grow fast!  

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How can I coach my child’s team?

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When you register, you can mark the box that indicates you would like to volunteer to coach your child’s team. That’s all there is to it! We have a coaches meeting in early November. You will also be given an app that gives you step-by-step instructions on how to run a practice and coach a game.