Upward

We cordially invite you to consider volunteering with our program, as your support plays a vital role in its success. We are looking for individuals to fill key positions such as coaches, assistant coaches, scorekeepers, and referees, and many of our volunteers are parents of participants in the program. Your experience doesn’t have to be extensive, but we kindly ask that you adhere to the following guidelines:

1. All coaches and referees are required to complete a background check through the church to ensure a safe environment for all participants. Previous volunteers may be subject to rechecking, depending on circumstances.

2. We aim to maintain a respectful atmosphere, so we appreciate your cooperation in refraining from the use of vulgar language or any inappropriate behavior.

3. Participation in our training sessions is essential, as they are designed to prepare you for your role effectively.

4. We kindly request your commitment to uphold the program’s guidelines to foster a positive experience for everyone involved.

Thank you for considering this important opportunity to contribute to our community! Your involvement is greatly appreciated.

We kindly ask everyone to contribute to a positive environment and demonstrate a Christ-like attitude.

We appreciate the efforts of referees, who are often volunteers rather than trained professionals. Therefore, we encourage coaches, parents, and participants to refrain from yelling or disrespecting them during games.

While we encourage support for players, we ask that you avoid any negative comments directed toward coaches, players, scorekeepers, or referees. It’s important to remember that remarks aimed at your child can affect their peers as well. Encouragement should be uplifting for one player without diminishing the contributions of others.

As this is a faith-based program, we request that all participants respect each other’s beliefs and refrain from discouraging others in their spiritual journeys. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the teachings, please feel free to reach out to the program director or their assistant for clarification.

Please note that rules may vary based on the specific level, program, and location. For any rule inquiries, we encourage you to speak with the director at the scoreboard table. Other school programs, community programs, and Upward programs may have different structures and guidelines.

We value your feedback about the program; however, we kindly ask that any concerns be addressed directly to the program director or their assistant.

We also ask that parents and spectators avoid confronting referees, opposing teams, coaches, or players regarding gameplay. Should any issues arise due to excessive physical contact, inappropriate language, or hostility, we encourage you to promptly inform the director or assistant. If those representatives are unavailable in an urgent situation, please approach your coach to address the matter with the referees respectfully.

While this list does not cover every guideline, it emphasizes key expectations for our community.

We appreciate your understanding that not adhering to these guidelines may result in you and your child being suspended from the game or the season, depending on the nature of the infraction. In such circumstances, please note that refunds will not be issued. We may also need to ask you and your child to leave the premises, and failure to comply could necessitate contacting the Mt. Juliet Police Department. Thank you for your cooperation in creating a positive experience for everyone involved.