FAQs:
Who We Are
Force Athletics is a not-for-profit organization established in 2004 for the benefit of home educated students or private school students who are interested in participating in competitive sports and/or cheerleading programs.
Who manages Force Athletics? We have a five person board that oversees the day-to-day operations of our organization. Our board is made up of five home school parents, both men and women. All members are actively involved in the home school community and their local churches. Each has demonstrated leadership skills, a servant heart, and interest and experience in various sports. Board members serve specified term lengths as established by Force Athletics bylaws.
How is Force Athletics organized? Our organization is designed with layers of accountability providing necessary checks and balances, with players accountable to coaches, coaches accountable to the five person board and all ultimately accountable to the home school families we serve.
What about financial policies and organizational procedures? Our financial records, bylaws and procedures are open to participating families in accordance with the open records laws for 501(c)3 Non Profit Organizations.
OUR VISION
What is your purpose? Through sports, students are taught the value of hard work, discipline, team building, sportsmanship, and other values that help develop a participant’s character.
Athletes who genuinely have a love for God, have a conviction to represent Him on the field, have a teachable, humble attitude and have a selfless “team before me” approach.
Coaches who love their athletes and work hard for them in preparation, strategic improvement and college exposure; who respect and speak well of parents and each other, and who represent Christ’s character and humility to opposing coaches, officials and other athletes.
Parents who support and pray for all their coaches, who respect the coaches’ decisions even if they don’t agree, and who are more concerned about an athlete’s character on and off the field than their playing time.
An administration that is organized and enthusiastic about the successes of the team that is properly and fairly enforcing all regulations and guidelines, and is keeping parents informed and involved in a structured and productive manner.
PARTICIPATION
Who can participate? Football and baseball participation is open to all area home school boys who are abiding by Georgia home school laws meet the age and eligibility requirements of each sport, or boys who attend a private school which does not have a football or baseball program. Football and baseball are open to boys age 13 and above, and cheerleading is open to girls age 12 -12th grade. Marching Band participants must audition and have at least 1 year experience playing an instrument.
How do I get involved in a particular sports program? If you are interested in getting involved in a sports program offered by Force Athletics, you can find out more by visiting our sports page and selecting one of the programs. On each sports page, you will find information regarding team requirements, pre-season clinics, tryouts, and coaching contacts.
Are parents invited to participate? In order to make these programs run smoothly we have to have parent involvement. Each program will make the volunteering needs known and parents are required to participate and help out.
What is your policy regarding participation by those of different faiths? We do not promote or endorse any particular Christian denomination. However, we do abide on fundamental Christian beliefs and ask that all families desiring to participate in a Force Athletics sports program to respect those Christian beliefs. Force Athletics does not discriminate against participants on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin.
SPORTS PROGRAM DETAILS
What sports does Force offer? At this time, we offer three sports programs and a marching band program. Our sports include baseball, cheerleading, and football. For more information about each sport, visit the individual program pages on this website.
What are your logo and colors? Force Athletics has the same logo as the Georgia Force Arena Football team and our colors are black, royal blue, white & silver.
When do the sports programs run? Baseball conditioning and tryouts are held in January, and the season runs from March through May. Cheerleading has conditioning in February through April, 3-4 night practices occur for the football season from August through November. Our marching band tryouts are in February, practices begin in March, and the season runs concurrent with the football program. Football player evaluations begin in January, spring training is held in late April/early May with practices beginning the last week of July, and the season runs from August through November.
Which leagues does Force participate in? Force football participates in the GFC (Glory For Christ) High School Football League (http://www.georgiafootballleague.com). The Force baseball program is not in a league per se, but hopes to take part in the Home School World Series Association in the near future.
How much does it cost? Participation fees are comparable to equivalent sports programs in the area. Force Athletics is non-for-profit organization, and the necessary fees for uniforms, equipment, and supplies are shared equally by participating families in each sports program.
What are your program policies? Participating families are provided with individual program information including policies & procedures, code of conduct, budgets, contacts, dates, and more at the information meeting held for each sport prior to pre-season clinics and tryouts. Check the sports program pages on this website for details regarding when these meetings are held.
Can athletes letter in sports? Any student in grades 9-12, that completes a season as a Varsity participant and has shown good sportsmanship and attitude is eligible to receive a varsity letter. Varsity letters will be presented at the close of the season at the awards banquet.
CONTACT INFORMATION
How do I contact the Force Athletics organization? Force Athletics’ mailing address is Force H.S. Athletics C/O Robin Souder, 2685 Shumard Oak Drive, Braselton, GA 30517. Our web address is www.ForceAthletics.org. E-mails can be sent to info@forceathletics.org
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How can I contact someone on the Force Athletics staff? Our Board members are actively involved and visible at Force Athletic events and are available for contact by e-mail or phone. For further contact information, please go to our Contact Us page.
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
Who are your sponsors, and how can I become one? Force Athletics is proud to be sponsored by several fine organizations such as TheraSport, Wal-Mart – Buford, GA, Wendy’s – Buford Drive, Dole Package Foods, Norton & Associates, PC, SunTrust, Freight Shakers, REMA Tip Top, Premium Motor Care, Daniel J. Vincent, DDS, Anytime Fitness, among many others. We encourage families to visit these sponsors and show their appreciation for making Force Athletics programs possible. We welcome any other individuals or organizations interested in sponsoring Force Athletics to contact us! Your sponsorships and donations are critical to allowing us to build these sports programs and we greatly appreciate your financial support. If you or your company is interested in becoming a sponsor and/or making a donation, please email us at sponsors@forceathletics.org. We are a non-profit 501(c)3 and all donations are tax deductible.
If you did not get your question answered on this page, then please send your comments or questions to info@forceathletics.org. We will contact you as soon as possible. Be sure to include a phone number if you would like for someone to call you.