Children & Youth Basketball
Sardis partners with the Metrolina Youth Ministries Youth Basketball League. The league is comprised of over 30 churches in and around the Charlotte area. The purpose of MMYBL is to provide a ministry opportunity for each church within the league. The league strives to provide a competitive, but wholesome environment where the character of Christ is displayed. The league is open to children 5 years old to 18 years old.
Frequently Asked Questions (Please scroll down for answers)
1. Which division should I sign my child up?
2. How do I register my child?
3. I would like to coach a team. Whom should I contact?
4. Where are practices and games held?
5. When will games be held?
6. When does the season end?
7. When will practices begin?
1. Which division should I sign my child up in? Divisions are separated by age groups. August 31 is the birthday cut off for playing in a division. Example: If your child turns 7 on or before August 31st they must play in A Division or higher. If they turn 7 years old after August 31 they would play in the AA Division or higher. Players who also play for their school basketball teams are not permitted to play in this league.
6 and under…………AA coed
8 and under…………A Boys / Girls
10 and under………B Boys / Girls
12 and under………C Boys / Girls
14 and under………D Boys
15 and under………D Girls
16 and under……..EE Boys
18 and under……..E Boys / Girls
2. How do I register my child? You may register your child to play on a team online HERE The registration form contains the ability for a parent to make a special request regarding the placement of their child on a specific team or other request. While we will make every effort to accommodate these requests, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to fill all special requests.
3. I would like to coach a team. Whom should I contact? Great! Thank you so much for volunteering to coach this season! If you would like to coach, please designate your intent on the registration form when registering your child. You may also contact Jeff Wilkinson to express your interest in coaching.
4. Where are practices and games held? All practices will be held at Sardis Presbyterian Church. Each team will have one weekly practice lasting 90 minutes. Practices may occur on Sunday afternoon or in the evenings on Monday-Thursday. The specific day and time of practice will be consistent throughout the season and selected by the coach. Parents will be contacted by their coach by the end of October with their practice day and time.
All games are played on Saturday and will be held at Sardis or at one of the other churches participating in the league. Games are approximately one hour in duration.
5. When will games be held? Games will begin on the first Saturday in December and continue through the end of February.
6. When does the season end? The season will end no later than the last Saturday in February barring any inclement weather that will delay the season. The AA division will play 8 games with no playoff, and the A division and older divisions will play 8 games in addition to a single elimination playoff.
7. When will practices begin? Practices are allowed to commence on or after November 1. Your child’s coach will contact you by the end of October with the day and time of their practice for the season.
Yoga
Yoga meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. in the Sardis House. The cost is $5/session. For more information, contact the church office 704.366.1854.
Adult Pick-up Basketball
We play each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. For more information contact Clay Sellers.
Pickleball
We play each Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall starting mid-March through the end of October. For more information, contact Micah Martin.
Exercise Group
This group of adults meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. in Room 202. For more information, contact Cynthia Perry.
Sardis Walkers
We meet at 7:00 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in the Gathering Place and walk around the campus. For more information contact Jan Torrence.