Hickory Grove United
Recreation Ministry
Basketball Program
Thank you for your interest in the Hickory Grove United Methodist Church Basketball Program. The program is dedicated to showing the love of God while teaching fundamentals about basketball and sportsmanship. For many of you this may be your child’s first experience in a team sport. Fantastic! We are here to enrich your child with a warm supportive environment to explore their athletic side. As your child rises though the age groups the level of competition will also increase. We will strive to lead a Christian team focusing on developing a positive self esteem through competition.
Please feel free to contact our Recreation Ministry Board of Directors (email rec@hgumc.com or 704.537.4686 ext. 45), our Ministry Staff and especially your coach at any time. We welcome you and expect you to have an excellent season of Basketball.
Here is some general information about our Basketball program:
Registration begins in October
Practices begin late October/early November, after your registration is received your coach will contact you.
Games begin the first weekend of December
Our teams play in the Metrolina Ministries Youth Basketball League www.playbookforlife.com (email recminister@carolina.rr.com).
Age divisions:
5-6 may not reach the age of 7 before October 15
8 and under may not reach the age of 9 before October 15
10 and under may not reach the age of 11 before October 15
12 and under may not reach the age of 13 before October 15*
14 and under may not reach the age of 15 before October 15*
18 and under may not reach the age of 19 before October 15* (18 year old must be in high school)
* a copy of the child’s birth certificate must be submitted for the 12, 14, 18 and under divisions
We will have a team prayer before each game and practice and team cheer. We will praise the effort of each child remembering that we are here to have fun and learn. We look forward to a rewarding season with you and your child.