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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
 

Upward Soccer 2008

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


General Information:

Important 2008 Upward Soccer Dates:

  • The 2008 Upward Soccer season ended May 31. A big THANK YOU to all directors, coaches, referees, concession workers, field maintenance workers, parents and anyone else who helped make this season GREAT!

    Registration for next season begins in January, 2009!
     
  • End-of-Season Celebration, May 31st

    Upward Soccer players and parents enjoyed two shows by Dana Tison, “outrageous comedy juggler”, along with clowns, balloon artists and face painters. In addition, each player, coach and volunteer received a voucher for a free hot dog and drink at the concession stand.  Players also received their end-of-season awards from their coaches.
     


Upward Soccer 2008 Game Day Photos:


Week 8: May 31st

Online Devotional: Can You Identify This Christian? 
Interactive

Grasshoppers vs. Monkeys (Pre-Kindergarten Boys and Girls
)
Jammers vs. Liberty (3rd and 4th Grade Girls
)
Camels vs. Pandas (Pre-Kindergarten Boys and Girls)
Panthers vs. Pumas (Kindergarten Boys and Girls)
Trailblazers vs. Extreme (5th and 6th Grade Boys)




Week 7: May 17th
Online Devotional: The Long Walk . . .

Llamas vs. Gerbils (Pre-Kindergarten Boys and Girls
)
Racoons vs. Dolphins (Pre-Kindergarten Boys and Girls
)
Magic vs. Jammers (3rd and 4th Grade Girls)
Rhinos vs. Coyotes (Pre-Kindergarten Boys and Girls)
Penguins vs. Falcons (Kindergarten Boys and Girls)




Week 6: May 10th
Online Devotional: The Long Walk . . .

Gators vs. Terripans (3rd and 4th Grade Boys
)
Riptide vs. Twisters (1st and 2nd Grade Girls
)
Cougars vs. Lions (Kindergarten Boys and Girls)
Jazz vs. Spirit (5th and 6th Grade Girls)
Diamonds vs. Starzz (5th and 6th Grade Girls)



Week 5: May 3rd

Wildcats vs. Elephants (Pre-Kindergarten Boys and Girls
)
Squirrels vs. Giraffes (Pre-Kindergarten Boys and Girls
)
Mustangs vs. Falcons (Kindergarten Boys and Girls)
Polar Bears vs. Cobras (Kindergarten Boys and Girls)
Legends vs. Expos (5th and 6th Grade Boys)




Week 4: April 26th

Mystics vs. Lynx (3rd and 4th Grade Girls
)
Starburst vs. Meteors (3rd and 4th Grade Girls
)
Tigers vs. Seminoles (3rd and 4th Grade Boys)
Cavaliers vs. Terripans (3rd and 4th Grade Boys)
Tar Heels vs. Hokies (3rd and 4th Grade Boys)




Week 3: April 19th
Online Devotional: Anatomy of a Soccer Ball

Chipmonks vs. Cardinals (Pre-Kindergarten Girls and Boys
)
Gazelles vs. Badgers (
Pre-Kindergarten Girls and Boys)
Monkeys vs. Geckos (Pre-Kindergarten Girls and Boys)
Seagulls vs. Koalas (Pre-Kindergarten Girls and Boys
Bears vs. Dragons (Kindergarten Girls and Boys)
Leopards vs. Cheetahs (Kindergarten Girls and Boys)




Week 2: April 12th
Online Devotional: Anatomy of a Soccer Ball

Heat vs. Comets (1st & 2nd Grade Boys
)
Flash vs. Blazers (
1st & 2nd Grade Boys)
Rockets vs. Infernos (1st & 2nd Grade Boys)
Mercury vs. Force (1st & 2nd Grade Boys)
Fury vs. Blazers (1st & 2nd Grade Boys)




Week 1: April 5th


Blizzard vs. Avalanche (1st & 2nd Grade Girls
)
Cyclones vs. Flames (
1st & 2nd Grade Girls)
Hurricanes vs. Lightning (1st & 2nd Grade Girls
)
Rapids vs. Riptide (
1st & 2nd 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 2007 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 6/2/08