We're looking to recruit anyone who is interested in serving in the Sports Ministry this summer. Currently, we're really interested in finding video-savvy people and photogs for a Sports Ministry A/V Crew. If you have an active interest in photography, video production or video editing, we're looking for YOU.

We're looking to grow and promote this ministry with the combination of photo and video media. We would like to capture the highlights of this upcoming season and multipurpose it for future activities, such as season reviews, outreach promotions, etc etc. (Think mini-commercials or ESPN Top 10 highlights).

Primary responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Being available to attend most Cumberland CCU basketball games (you won't have to go to every one, but if you can that would be ideal)
• Recording highlights and snapshots of the players/game with photography or video capture
• Archiving and uploading videos/photos
• Video editing as needed
• You must own your own equipment (sorry, we don't have any to rent or lend out). Consider it your contribution to a growing Church ministry.

If videos and photographs aren't your thing, never fear! In addition, to photos and videos, we're also looking to increase our current group of Sports Editors. If you have an interest in writing or would like to share a testimony or experience you have regarding a particular game or something relating to sports, we need some passionate writers as well. Most of you facebook or update your personal blogs anyway, why not put your skills to greater use by contributing the the Cumberland Sports Ministry Blog? If you are interested in writing short blog posts (kind of like articles you read in newspapers or ESPN articles), you are exactly who we are looking for.

If you are or know of someone who would be interested in either of these volunteer positions:
For Chinatown Campus please contact Gordon Yu
For Daly City Campus, please contact Dominic Lau

Feel free to email cumberland.sport@gmail.com for more information.

The Cumberland Sports Ministry has taken much time this week to plan and prepare for the upcoming summer basketball season. Players should be receiving (or have received) the status of their application this week.

We want to remind the players who will be participating this year to be responsible for the commitments towards our church, your coach, staff, teammates and supporters. We have high expectations for your personal growth and we value your friendship. Cumberland players demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship and play with a Christ-like attitude and our methodology is Christ-centric with a focus on fellowship and spiritual growth. With that being said, there is but one more piece to complete this process before you put on a Cumberland jersey.

FORMS AND FEES ARE DUE SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 2010.

Players will need to complete the Media Release Form and Liability Waiver Form and turned in by 3/28.

Registration fees and jersey rentals are also due this Sunday, 3/28. Please speak with your coach if you will difficulty submitting these four items by the due date.

Finally, a new requirement by the CCU, players now also need to register online. Please follow detailed instructions from your coach to complete this. If you are not registered online, you will NOT be officially recognized by CCU to be on the roster.

Please ask any questions or concerns you have with your coach or Committee staff.
Congratulations and welcome to Cumberland Sports Ministry 2010.

This past Sunday, we mentioned some changes we plan to implement for this new summer season of CCU Basketball. This year, your team assignments will be grouped based on who can grow, learn and play best together. Please be aware that this may mean

As Spring approaches, it only means one thing: Summer is on the way! The Cumberland Sports Ministry would like to welcome all who are interested in participating and competing in the Chinese Christian Union (CCU) Summer sports leagues. Our mission is to develop mature Christians and engage others with the message of Christ through healthy sports competition.

Dear Readers,

There will be some changes to the CCU Blog. We are currently trying to sort out bloggers / readers. If you would like to contribute you can always comment. You don't need to log on to Comment. There is an anonymous log-in for people who don't want to log in. Thanks.

I found this article online http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/sports/coach_relationships.html#

and I think it really breaks down the responsibilites of players and coaches.

Please read it and trust me it's worth the read.

Thanks

and Praise the Lord for he is Good.