11. Befriend at least one non-believing family if possible, serve them, witness to them and use every opportunity the Lord provides to share the Gospel and offer the opportunity to accept the Lord’s free gift of eternal salvation.

What We Offer at SOAR Sports:

• Philosophy of encouragement and quality instruction over "winning at all costs"
• Loving volunteer head coach (that agrees to background checks), that teaches Christian character building.
• Each player receives a team uniform, team  picture and participation trophy. Individual pictures (trading cards, picture calendars, etc.) are available at additional cost. Individual pictures are taken on ‘Picture Day’ and distributed at the end of the season.
• 8-10 games Typically Friday nights or on Saturday
• Reduced number of game players to provide each more touches and decisions with the ball.
• 1 practice per week-convenient to family schedules
•  A Philosophy of Equal Playing time for all players.
• Groomed practice and game fields.
• Paid office staff with over 15 years experience to assist you.
• Online registration and roster postings.
• Fee discounts for head coaches, long term supporters/players (players play for free after 20 seasons!!)
• Money Back Guarantee—for any reason! (You must notify SOAR office prior to the first game weekend.)
• Loyalty Discounts for returning players (see office for details)

• $120.00 per player )
• $100.00 for second player / same family ($220 for both)
• $90.00 for third player / same family ($310 for three)
• $100.00 for each additional player
• SOAR Sports requires that fees be paid at time of registration.  Scholarships are available for families experiencing financial hardship or to those who serve in the mission field and are supported financially by faith promises.
• Click HERE to request an installment payment or scholarship

Expectations of Players

Each player should strive to:

·       Have a humble heart in victory and defeat.

·       Do their best and remain gracious regardless of the outcome.

·       Keep their emotions under control.

·       Show respect for their opponent.

·       Not cheat.

·       Encourage the competition and help them be at their best.

·       Compete against themselves-not the competition.

·       Compete out of joy not fear.

·       Not ‘trash talk’ but edify with their words.

·       Respect authority.

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Expectations of Coaches and League Leaders

·          Coaches should have regular and punctual attendance records at all practices and games.

·          Coaches will make practices fun and challenging for each player.

·          Coaches will ensure that each player will receive equal playing time during games. Coaches may decide to give more playing time to participants that regularly attend practice activities-if extra time is available).

·          Devotionals will be presented at every practice (unless prohibited by an Act of God) and are:

          a. age appropriate

            b. are substantive and challenging

·          Coaches will not yell or exhibit any type of anger toward players, referees, or other league participants. A characteristic of good sportsmanship includes accepting and submitting to both good and bad refereeing (authority) with humbleness.

·          Coaches will never be left alone with a player without the supervision of another adult. Parents should help coaches adhere to this policy by being punctual at activity start and finish times.

·          Coaches will not curse or using foul language of any kind.

·    Coaches will provide clear, regular, and thorough communication to parents.

·          Coaches are to meet prior to the game to match up skill levels of players so that the game challenge is appropriate for each player.

Resolving Problems with volunteer or paid staff members

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Expectations of Parents

At all times, we agree to and support:

·          I will not force my child to participate in sports.

·          I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth, not adults.

·          I will inform the coach of any physical or mental disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.

·          I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league.

·          I (and my guests), will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game, practice or other sporting event.

·          I (and my guests), will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing, taunting: refusing to shake hands, or using profane language or gestures.

·          I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well-being of the athletes.

·          I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.

·          I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials, and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.

·          I will teach my child that doing one’s best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his/her performance.

·          I willl praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time.

·          I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participant for making a mistake or losing a competition.

·          I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning. I will also de-emphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.

·          I will promote the emotional and physical well-being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.

·          I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the game field, and will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place.

·          I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol.  I will refrain from their use at all sports events.

·          I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team.

·          I also agree that if I fail to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, I will be subject to disciplinary action that could include, but is not limited to the following:

1.       Verbal warning by official, head coach, and or Director of SOAR Sports

2.       Written warning

3.       Parental game suspension with written documentation of incident kept on file by SOAR Sports

4.        Game forfeit through the official or coach

5.        Parental season suspension