Welcome to the Kids at the Creek Sports Program
The Kids at the Creek Sports Program is an INDOOR sports program for kids ages 3 – 6 years old (by September 2011 including 1st Graders). KATC Sports is a place where every child gets to play and the games are safe, exciting and fun. We encourage fair play, positive competition and family involvement. KATC Sports allows everyone to play in a non scoring environment where parents are encouraged to participate.
At KATC Sports everyone is a WINNER!
Each sport includes a 30 minute practice followed by a 30 minute game on the same day
KATC Winter Sports Registration is now OPEN
For the Winter season we have our Winter Sampler season and Basketball Season being offered.
Our Winter Sampler allows our kids to play 3 weeks of Basketball, 2 weeks of soccer and 2 weeks of floor hockey. A great chance to try out three sports in one season. It will be 7 weeks of a great time!
We also are offering 7 weeks of basketball.
KATC Sports is designed for the kids to “practice” for 30 minutes and then to play a “game” for 30 minutes. There are no Saturday games. All sessions are held in the gym of Gold Creek Community Church.
The following are the choices for registration, which are completed online only and on a first come first serve basis If changes need to be made to the registration we will let each person know, we only anticipate this happening if there are not enough children registered in a specific time slot.
KATC SPORTS WILL START THE WEEK OF JAN 23 due to the snow.
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Monday 4-5 pm Winter Sampler. Your child will get a chance to play 3 weeks of basketball, 2 weeks of soccer and 2 weeks of floor hockey. This time slot is for 3/4 year old students who are currently enrolled in a Pre-School aged class. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Please only register if you can coach.
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Tuesday 5-6 pm Winter Basketball. Does your child enjoy playing basketball? Here is their chance to learn new skills and to improve some of their skills. This time slot is for 5/6 year old students who are currently enrolled in a Kindergarten aged class. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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What does it cost?
The cost for our 7 week Winter Session is $65 for a child currently enrolled in KATC Preschool and $70 for those not currently enrolled. Your child will receive a t-shirt within the first few weeks of the season and a medal during the KATC Sports award ceremony which will happen at the end of the season.
When can I register?
Registration is open December 2 and fills at a first come first serve basis.
What equipment does my child need to bring?
We will provide basketballs however if your son or daughter would like to bring their own basketball they are welcome to do so. For Winter Sampler athletes we request that each child bring a soccer ball.
How long is the season?
The season will run 7 weeks. – Starts the week of January 16th and ends the last week of February. – we will push the start 1 week to the week of 1/23 and run through the first week of March.
Who will be my child’s coach?
KATC Sports is a volunteer based coaching program, which means parents or another family member will need to volunteer to coach. Each coach undergoes a background check and will submit a volunteer application. We also will be asking for assistant coaches to help. Coaching experience is not required.
Should parents be expected to participate?
Each child reacts differently to a new environment including new teammates and new sport, so we ask that parents be prepared to step in a help their child become accustomed to their environment. Also there are times when a child might have a “melt down” on the court or need re-direction from their parent. If this does happen we ask that you as the parent step in and help your child, the coaches are not able to understand your child as well as you can.
Can I drop my child off and pick them up at the end of the session?
It is not recommended that you drop off your child and pick them up at the end of the session. While we are a volunteer led coaching program and parents do not need to be involved the entire time we find that many of the kids look to their mom/dads for confirmation during their practice/game. If you must leave please let your coach know.
I am trying to register but it won’t let me?
You must create a user name and password. If you have done that, be sure to create “individual” for your son/daughter as our registration is age specific and will not allow adults to register. We also set age parameters for each registration so if your child is not the appropriate age the system will most likely not allow you to “select” your child to register them. If you still can’t register please email Alex Johnson- Alex@goldcreek.org
The time says it’s full where can I be put on a wait list?
If your desired time slot/sport is full there will be a wait list form for you to complete. This will be taken on a first come first serve basis and there is no guarantee that a spot will open up for your child.
When do team practices begin?
Teams practice and play on the same day, the season begins the week of September 19th and runs 7 weeks ending the week of October 31st .
How many players are on each team?
Our goal is to have 6 players on each team, with two teams playing/practicing at a time.
What if my team/time slot does not fill up?
If your desired time/sport does not have enough players to have two teams we will give you the option to change to another team/sport or will refund your money.
What kind of shoes should my child wear?
We strongly recommend tennis shoes as the kids will be playing on gym floor.
Volunteer Coaches Needed!
Every team needs a coach and we are looking for volunteers to be coaches for the 2011 Fall Sports League. Please contact the KATC Sports Director, Alex Johnson at alex@goldcreek.org No formal experience necessary however enthusiasm is contagious.
How old do I have to be to volunteer?
You must be at least 18 years old to be a volunteer. While we strongly encourage parents to be the coaches we are always look for volunteers to help with coaching, setup of equipment, put away of equipment etc. Are you interested? Email Alex Johnson: Alex@GoldCreek.org
Volunteer Requirements:
All volunteers must go through a thorough background check done by KATC Sports and Gold Creek Community Church, including a background a background and reference check. Please email Alex Johnson: Alex@GoldCreek.org for more information and to get a information packet.
Will my child receive a trophy and have a season ending party?
Yes part of the registration fee will cover the cost of a trophy as well as a end of the season party the week of December 12th. We will hold the end of the season party at Gold Creek Community Church. More information will be sent out during the season.
If you have questions regarding KATC Sports please email Alex Johnson- KATC Sports Director – Alex@goldcreek.org