The Sparks-a-Rama and AwanaGames™
What are the Sparks-a-Rama and AwanaGames™?
These special events in the spring of the club year bring together the clubs from your area to compete in games that your clubbers enjoy and have been practicing throughout the club year. The Sparks-a-Rama features six events; the Awana Games feature ten events.
Why should our club participate?
These events major on FUN, and are a wonderful time of competition for your clubbers in a wholesome atmosphere. Even more importantly, this is a time when unsaved parents will come to watch their child participate, and they will hear the gospel presented during the half time message.
Other benefits of participation include:
Incentive for clubbers to achieve in their handbooks: each must complete ten sections this club year to be allowed on the team
Your clubbers will benefit from the time spent with their leaders in practice
This will challenge your athletically inclined clubbers
Provides opportunity to see what other Awana clubs are doing
Increases parent contact, even seeing them drop off and pick up their children
Sparks-a-Rama and AwanaGames™ Teams
The Sparks-a-Rama team consists of 10-14 players; five must be boys and five must be girls. Other players your choice.
AwanaGames™ Division 3 teams shall consist of a minimum of 10 players (five boys and five girls) and a maximum of 14 players (seven boys and seven girls). No more than half can be fifth- or sixth-graders.
If you need help finding another church to combine with, your Ministry Team Members may be able to help you. See other registration information under "Special Notes" on next page.
School grade and age requirements apply to team members.
To allow a maximum number of churches to participate, each church may register one team in each category (Sparks, Division 3). A second team may also be registered, but is on a stand-by basis only – please send payment with registration request; a refund will be given if this team cannot be accepted to playing status. These will be accepted to active status based on space available and in the order registrations are received.
Sparks-a-Rama Awards
All members and the coach of the Sparks-a-Rama team will receive a Sparks-a-Rama participation patch to wear on their Sparks vest or leader uniform. The first place team will also receive a plaque.
AwanaGames™ Awards
Finals Awards:
First Place - Medallions and a Wall Banner
Second through Fourth Place - Finals Ribbons
SPECIAL NOTES
This event is free, there is no admission cost for spectators at the AwanaGames™; however, a love offering will be collected to defray the cost of the event, and purchase the equipment that is used.
Dress Code: The following applies to all team members and coaches: NOshorts, spandex or bike shortswill be allowed. Clubbers or coaches who do not comply are not allowed on the game floor.
Team Registration: See the Registration form for Registration Costs and Deadlines. Thank you for sending your registrations in on time!
Your registration is not complete until we receive names of AwanaGames™ Staff volunteers to work during each session your church is competing in. Please send these names along with your team Registration.
AwanaGames™ Staff service pins are awarded to those who work at the AwanaGames™. It is a big help to the missionaries if all staff will check out when leaving, and pick up their pin at that time! This saves us time during this hectic season, and keeps office funds available for other needs.
Team Shirts: These are a local church option. Pinnies and neckerchiefs are available for teams to wear during competition, but if you choose to purchase team color shirts it is your responsibility to order them from a local supplier or from Awana Headquarters.
Sparks-a-Rama and AwanaGames™ Staff Form
(Mail with your registration form)
Church Name______City______
Commander ______Phone______
Please copy this form for each volunteer. Each church must supply a minimum of two volunteers to work the event that your clubbers participate in. Please do not schedule those who will be Coaches.
Volunteers must arrive at least 45 minutes prior to event.
Volunteer’s Name______
Address:______
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Phone #:______
I will work at the: a. Sparks-a-Ramab. AwanaGames ™c. both
(Please circle where you can work.)
I would like to work in the following area: 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rdChoice
Timer (AwanaGames™ only)______
Starter______
Scoreboard Helper______
Ticket Sales______
Equipment Assistant______
Nurse/Paramedic______
Scorekeeper (must have completed training)______
Line Judge______
(must have completed training and passed test)
Master of Ceremonies______
Selling Pom-poms______
Set up/Clean up______
I will work wherever needed.______
2009 SPARKS-A-RAMA AND AWANAGAMES™
REGISTRATION FORM
CHURCH CITY/STATE Registration#
AwanaGames ™ CONTACT PERSON (Confirmation will be sent to this address) PHONE (Day)STREET ADDRESSPHONE (Evening)
CITY, ST, ZIPE-MAIL
WHICH AWANAGAMES™HOW MANY TEAMS ARE YOU
ARE YOU REGISTERING FOR? REGISTERING?
LOCATION / SPARKS1st Team
$50.00 / Additional Sparks
Team
$40.00 / Div. 3 Co-ed
1st Team
$50.00 / Additional
Div. 3
Co-ed team
$40.00 / Team Color
Richmond Hill – March 14
Registration deadline – Feb. 28 / Enter Number of Teams here
Macon – March 14
Registration deadline – Feb. 28 / Enter Number of Teams here
Waycross – March 21
Registration deadline – March 7 / Enter Number of Teams here
Coaches Names
Sparks
Division 3
REGISTRATION:$50.00 for the first sparks team and T&T team before registration deadline.
$40.00 each additional team after the first Sparks and T&T teams are registered before registration deadline.
Please note: Registrations must be postmarked by the deadline above or there may not be any guarantee that your team will play. Any questions or concerns please contact your Awanamissionary.
We need your help to ensure that there are enough personnel to run this event. Each church must supply a minimum of 2 volunteers to work the event that your clubbers participate in. Place their names on the enclosed Sparks-a-Rama and AwanaGames staff form and mail back with this registration. Please note that your team is not registered until we have in hand your volunteer list. Thanks for your assistance!
TOTAL REGISTRATION FEES ENCLOSED:
Make checks payable to Awana Clubs International and mail to:
Tina Anthony
559 Winifred Road
Leesburg, GA 31763
Office use only
Date Received:Check #:Amount:
Medical Release
To Whom It May Concern:
As a parent and/or guardian, I do herewith authorize the treatment by a qualified and licensed medical doctor of the following person in the event of a medical emergency which, in the opinion of the attending physician, may endanger his/her life, cause disfigurement, physical impairment or undue discomfort if delayed. In case of minor, this authority is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach the parent and/or guardian.
Name of Participant: ______
This release will be in effect starting ______. My signature also serves to indicate my willingness to take full financial responsibility for any and all medical services rendered for the above named participant. My signature also serves to indicate my willingness for my insurance company: ______
Policy number: ______to be billed for any and all medical fees and services should they be needed and to release Awana Club International and its registers from liability.
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Signature Witness
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Notary Public if required Date
Address of participant: ______
City: ______State:______
Ph: (____)____-______
Family Doctor: ______
Ph: (____)____-______
List any specific medical allergies, chronic illness or other conditions:
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Contact person in case of emergency: ______Ph: (____)____-______
Date of last tetanus shot: ______
This medical release will be carried by the Coordinator, Commander or other responsible adult.
T&T AwanaGames™
Team Member Roster Sheet
CHURCH: / CITY:NAME OF COACH: / REGISTRATION #:
Please turn this form in on the day of AwanaGames at the coaches’ registration table.
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SECTIONS: Write “Yes” or “No” as to whether a child has completed the 10-section requirement in order to be able to play.
GRADE:Child must be in fourth grade / sixth grade or lower.
AGE: Child’s age on September 1 of this club year.
Division 3
Coed Team
Minimum of 5 girls and 5 boysMaximum of 7 girls and 7 boys
Maximum (3) 5th/6th grade boys and (3) 5th/6th grade girls
Indicate with an (x) in the appropriate columns the events in which each payer will participate.
Each team member must play in at least 2 events and no more than 6 events. /
Beanbag Relay 3 Heats
Heat 1: 5 – GirlsHeat 2: 5 – Boys
Heat 3: Team Heat - 5 girls/5 boys /
Sprint Relay (3 players) 1 heat
Heat 1: 2 – 3rd/4th & 1 – 5th/6th girls / Beanbag Bonanza (5 players) 2 HeatsHeat 1: 5 girls
Heat 2: 5 boys / Three-Legged Race (2 players) 4 Heats
Heat 1: 2 3rd/4th grade girls
Heat 2: 2 3rd/4th grade boys
Heat 3: 2 5th/6th grade girls
Heat 4: 2 5th /6th grade boys / Sprint Race (2 players) 2 Heats
Heat 1: 1 – 3rd/4th grade girl
Heat 2: 1- 3rd/4th grade boy / Four-way Tug (2 players) 4 Heats
Heat 1: 2 – 5th/6th grade girls
Heat 2: 2 - 5th/6th grade boys
Heat 3: 2 5th/6th grade girls
Heat 4: 2 5th /6th grade boys / Knock-It-Down 6 Heats (1 player each)
Heats 1-3: Girls
Heats 4-6: Boys / Marathon Relay (3 players) 1 Heat
Heat 1 – 3rd/4th grade & 2 – 5th/6th grade boys / Marathon Race (1 player) 2 Heats
Heat 1: 5th/6th grade girl (5 laps)
Heat 2: 5th/6th grade boy (6 laps) / Balloon Relay (5 players) 2 Heats
Heat 1: 5 girls
Heat 2: 5 boys
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T&T AwanaGames™ Team Assignment Sheet
THIS SHEET IS FOR THE COACHES’ CONVENIENCE. DO NOT TURN IN.
Sparks Team Member Roster Sheet
CHURCH: / CITY:NAME OF COACH: / REGISTRATION #:
Please turn this form in on Sparks-a-Rama Day at the coaches’ registration table.
NAME / SECTIONS / GRADE / AGE / DATE OF BIRTHGirls / 1.
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Pastor/Commander Team Coach
SECTIONS: Write “Yes” or “No” as to whether a child has completed the 10-section requirement in order to be able to play.
GRADE: Child must be in second grade or lower.
AGE: Child’s age on September 1 of this club year.
SPARKS-A-RAMA TEAM ASSIGNMENT SHEET
Indicate with an (x) in the appropriate columns the events in which each player will participate. No player may participate in more than one heat of an event except in total team events..Each team member must play in at least 1 event. /
Sparky In-N-Out 2 Heats
10 Players Each Heat /Sparky Safari 2 Heats
Heat 1: 3 GirlsHeat 2: 3 Boys /
Rabbit Hunt
10 Players /Sparky Bowl 6 Heats
Heats 1-3: GirlsHeat 4-6: Boys / Sparky Train 2 Heats
Heat 1: 5 Girls
Heat 2: 5 Boys / Balloon Pop 2 Heats
10 Players Each Heat
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THIS SHEET IS FOR THE COACHES’ CONVENIENCE. DO NOT TURN IN.
Event Participation Agreement This Event Participation Agreement (hereafter this “Agreement”) is intended to supplement the Awana Ministry Agreement, currently in effect, between Awana Clubs International, a not-for-profit corporation of Illinois, with offices at One East Bode Road, Streamwood, Illinois60107 (hereafter “ACI”) and
Name of Church ______(hereafter the “Church”)
State and Nature of Church’s Corporation ______
Address ______
The Awana Ministry Agreement licenses and enables the church to use Awana® programs in the Church. This Agreement enables the Church to send groups of children or young people to participate in regional events sponsored by ACI Regional Ministry Divisions.
The Agreement between the Church and ACI regarding participation in Awana regional events is as follows:
1. Term of This Agreement : This Agreement will become effective on the date signed and will remain in full force and effect as long as the church maintains the Awana Ministry Agreement referenced above and continues to pay its annual registration fee to ACI as described in the Ministry Agreement.
2. Events: Awana events include, but are not limited to, AwanaGames™, Bible Quizzing, Camp-a-Rama™, Sparks-a-Rama™, Summit™ , or any other Awana sponsored event (individually, “Event” and collectively, “Events”).
3. Specific Event Participation: The Agreement is a precondition to the Church’s participation in any Event. To participate in a specific event, the Church will complete an Event Registration Form for any Event in which it desires to participate. Each time the Church participates in a specific Event, such participation is subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
4. Conduct at Events: The Church understands and agrees that any behavior inconsistent with Event guidelines or any behavior by a member of the Church’s Team that impedes or obstructs the progress of the Event, gives ACI’s regional staff the right to take corrective action including removal of the Church’s Team from an Event or termination of the right to participate in any further Events by the Church. For purposes of this Agreement, the Church’s Team means not only children and youth participating in the Event, but also the leaders including any Church-related volunteers, staff, employees, officers, members, congregants, or invitees.
5. Church Responsible for Screening and Child Protection Precautions: For the purposes of child protection, the Church is solely responsible to screen, select, train, and supervise all members of the Church’s Team participating in the Event and shall not permit any persons who have not been properly screened to participate in the Event.
6. Church Agrees to Indemnify and Hold ACI Harmless: The Church agrees to indemnify and to hold ACI harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, or liability arising from the Church’s involvement and participation in an Event or arising from any conduct or activities of any member of the Church’s Team. This provision survives the termination of this Agreement.
7. Relationship of Church and ACI: Members of the Church’s Team involved in an Event are not volunteers, agents, employees, or staff of ACI.
8. Legal Authority: The person signing below has authority from the governing body of the Church to sign on behalf of the Church and to commit the Church to the terms of this Agreement.
For the Church For Awana Clubs International
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Signature Authorized Signor
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Printed Name Printed Name
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TitleAwana Missionary
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Date
12/3/2018