Program Overview

SECTION 1 PURPOSE AND MEMBERSHIP

The Northwest Warriors Sports Club, Inc. (“NWSC” or “The Club”) is an Indiana non-profit corporation, formed to provide Christian home-educated elementary, junior high, and senior high young men and women an opportunity to enjoy competitive basketball while developing Christian character. While an emphasis is placed on competition, our primary goal is to glorify God and be a testimony to Christ. All parents and players who are a part of the NWSC, in applying their signature to the registration, are agreeing to:

− read the Statement of Faith (also below) and understand the position and purpose of NWSC.

− agree to support the position of NWSC and not do anything to disrupt the unity and purpose of the Club.

− abide by the Core Values and Guidelines (below) for Participation of NWSC.

− read and sign the Parental Consent, Participant Release and Emergency Medical Care Authorization.

− meet their share of the financial needs of NWSC by paying the established fees.

− fulfill a responsibility as described in the Descriptions of Club Positions

 SECTION 2 STATEMENT OF FAITH

  1. The Bible is the inspired, inerrant Word of God and the final authority for all matters of life.
  2. There is one God, triune – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
  3. Man was created by the direct act of God on the 6th literal day of creation.
  4. Mankind is now sinful by nature and separated from God.
  5. Reconciliation is offered to man through the substitutionary death & resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ.
  6. Jesus is truly God and truly man. He took on flesh, was born of a virgin, died a physical death, and rose from the dead in bodily form.
  7. Those who repent of their sins and believe in Jesus as their Lord and Savior will have eternal life.
  8. The Holy Spirit has a continuing, indwelling ministry by which Christians are able to live a godly life.
  9. There will be a day when all people stand before God and give account of their life.
  10. God has ordained parents as the primary authority over their children.

 SECTION 3 CORE VALUES

Humility – Be teachable, Do not seek glory for yourself

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Philippians 2:3

Let another praise you and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips. Proverbs 27:2

Walk humbly with the Lord. Micah 6:8

Passion – Commit to excellence, Be disciplined

Do you not know that in the race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way to get the prize. 1 Corinthians 9:24

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. Colossians 3:23

Unity – Team first, Do not divide our house

If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. Mark 3:24

How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity. Psalm 133:1

And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Colossians 3:14

Servanthood – Be aware of others’ needs and seek to help, Make those around you better

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. Philippians 2:4-7

Thankfulness – Be grateful in every circumstance

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present you request to God. Philippians 4:6

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

 SECTION 4 GUIDELINES FOR PLAYER PARTICIPATION

  1. No tobacco, alcohol or illicit drugs.
  2. No unclean or profane speech.
  3. Courtesy and respect are to be displayed at all times.
  4. Dress / appearance code: everything should be done in modesty and love.

There should be no exposure of undergarments, no unduly casual clothes, and no radical hair. Coaches will address individual circumstances with players and parents as warranted and players will conform to the coaches’ decisions. Board members will address individual circumstances with parents and other spectators as warranted and parents and other spectators will conform to the board member’s decision.

  1. Players may not wear jewelry or watches on the court.
  2. Respect the property of others and the Club.
  3. Players are expected to attend all practices and games or notify coaches when absence is necessary.
  4. Players provide their own ‘indoor use only’ basketball shoes.
  5. Players provide their own water at practices and games.
  6. Players are expected to arrive at game sites 30 minutes prior to the start of each game, unless otherwise instructed by a coach.
  7. The board members will resolve violations of the Core Values and Guidelines for Participation as requested either by a coach, a player, or a parent.
  8. There is no presumption of a right to participate in the Club, and the board members, in their sole discretion, will make all decisions regarding any invitations to participate, acceptance of any applications, or continued participation in the Club.
  9. Issues or conflicts with play time, perceived favoritism, unbecoming behavior or speech, or any such concerns should be first addressed with the coach, and if resolution is not achieved, this should then be communicated to another trusted board member.

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