Announcement on Measles Concerns & Response - We are OPEN FOR CHURCH THIS WEEKEND!
With the recent outbreak of measles in Hamilton County we are being proactive to help keep your family safe. We are taking every precaution possible to protect the health of our church community. Measles is easily spread from infected individuals to people who are not immune. Please take this opportunity to place the health of your family first.
We will be opening the Babies and Preschool Ministry for this weekend. Please understand that we cannot assure that we are a measles free facility. We recommend that any child that has not been immunized stay home for at least one more week.
Our facilities are completely safe and sanitized; this measure is due to the person-to-person nature of measles transmission. In other words, per the advisement of the Indiana Department of Health, we encourage participation only if you fit these criteria:
Click here to download information from state and county health officials.
Sports are a great way for children to learn about teamwork, respect for authority and sportsmanship. Coaches and referees play a vital role in that.
We understand that for most participants and their families, the difference between a good and bad sports league experience is the coach. Success is not determined by wins and losses, but how the love of Christ is conveyed to each participant.
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Typically, a season begins with two to four weeks of practice followed by eight weeks of games and practices. Practices are one night a week and one hour long. Each team will have one game a week with that game lasting one hour.
Using the substitution system you will learn in the training provided, coaches are free from monitoring playing time for each player. The system allows for equal playing time for each player. The substitution system provides every child the opportunity to be in the starting lineup at different times throughout the season, assures that no child sits the bench back-to-back segments (possessions for flag football), and allows every child to play at least half of the game.
Refereeing is a ministry position. A referee represents the highest level of authority on the field. In addition to knowing the rules that are unique to the game and the league, referees and are charged with being a teacher and a coach to help players better learn the game as it is played.
For most participants and their families, the difference between a good and bad sports league experience is the coach. The role of the coach is to uphold the values of White River Sports. Their success is not determined by wins and losses, but how they convey the love of Christ to each participant. Coaches are to model the circle of affirmation. In the circle of affirmation, the coach avoids negative responses towards referees. This will encourage parents and players take the same approach.
Yes. It is very important for players to improve their skills. By calling all penalties and fouls, players can learn the game correctly. The referee acts as an extension for the coach by explaining all penalties and violations to each player.
