Basketball - Fall II 2024

The wait is over - it's time to register for Flames Basketball!

This program is for homeschooled boys and girls, ages 11-19 as of 2/13/2025 (state tournament date). 

Tournaments
- East Coast Tip-Off: November 15-16 in Inwood, WV
- VHAC State Tournament: February 13-14 in Harrisonburg, VA
- East Coast Nationals: March 3-7 in Gatlinburg, TN. We will have fundraisers to cover costs.

Practice Dates/Locations
Our practice dates and locations will vary. We are extremely blessed to have access to not one, not two, but THREE gyms: Warren County Middle School, Ressie Jeffries Elementary School, and New Hope Bible Church. Your coaches will keep you updated on practice dates and locations, as well as any schedule changes that may occur. We will meet from 6:15-9:15pm; boys and girls have separate gyms for most practices.

Payments
You can pay the full $240 at registration, or split the fee into two $120 payments. Please pay in full on or before our first practice on November 1. This payment will cover practice space, the state tournament, uniform rentals, and instruction from some of the most passionate coaches to every step onto the court!

Let's TORCH THE COURT!!!

Practice Days/Dates for WCMS and RJES
November: Fri 1, Mon 4, Tues 5, Mon 11, Tues 12, Fri 15, Mon 18, Tues 19, Fri 22
December: Tue 3, Wed 4, Friday 6, Tues 10, Wed 11, Fri 13, Tues 17, Wed 18, Fri 20
January: Thurs 2, Fri 3, Sat 4, Tuesday 7, Sat 11, Mon 13, Fri 17, Mon 20, Wed 22, Fri 24, Mon 27, Wed 29, Fri 31
February: Mon 3, Wed 5, Fri 7, Mon 10, Fri 14, Tues 18, Fri 21, Mon 24, Wed 26, Fri 28

NHBC practices TBD

Notes
- Players are expected to attend every practice.
- HS Teams may have to play Junior Varsity & Varsity depending on our enrollments.
- Games may be scheduled on Saturdays.
- Boys MS & HS Coaches are Molaika Beer, Chris Davis, and Billy Dunbar.
- Girls MS Coaches are Keith LeValley, Shelly LeValley, and David Cook.
- Girls HS Coaches are Joe Wobbe and Matt Scherbinski.
- 1st year and non-competitive HS registrants for girls' basketball may register but will practice with the MS squad to learn basic fundamentals. Advancement to HS competition will be decided after the coach has had an opportunity to evaluate your ability.

Flames Homecoming Dance - Fall 2024

WHO: Flames members and guests ages 13-18
WHEN: Saturday, October 19, 7-10pm
WHERE: New Hope Bible Church, 80 N. Lake Street, Front Royal
COST: $25 for Flames, $30 for Guests
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 12

What to Expect
- Clean pop/country/swing/line-dance music (no slow dance songs will be played)
- Pre-approved Flames parents will chaperone this event.
- Our photographer, Brianna Orndorff, will be taking photos of the event and special shots in front of a backdrop.
- We will provide will punch, water, and light refreshments.
- Attendees will vote for the following awards at the event: Best Dressed (guy/girl), Best Dancer (guy/girl), Homecoming King/Queen

Dress Code
- Gentlemen: slacks or nice jeans, a collared shirt, and a tie (a hat or jacket is welcome but not required).
- Ladies: dress or a skirt and blouse. The skirt/dress length (including slits in the side or back) should be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee, and the top must not have a plunging neckline or reveal the midriff. Strapless dresses are acceptable as long as they are modest.
- Ladies and Gentleman may wear dress shoes or clean sneakers in good condition.

Other Info
- Once at the dance, attendees must stay inside the building. Do not come and go from the dance or hang out in the hall/bathrooms.
- Cell phones are permitted into the auditorium; please use respectfully. You may take selfies with friends but do not take someone’s picture without their knowledge and consent. Silence your phone during the dance. You may set it to vibrate in case a parent calls. You may leave your cell phone with a chaperone while dancing.
- While our policy does not allow public displays of affection or dating at events, during swing dancing and the like, you may hold hands, twirl, or link arms with your dance partner.
- Please make sure your child understands the Code of Conduct (Appendix 2 of the Flames Bylaws).
- If you have an emergency during the event, tell a chaperone immediately and contact your parent/guardian. If medical attention is needed, a chaperone will call for emergency assistance.

Spaghetti Dinner - Fall 2024

Enjoy a spaghetti dinner and bid on items in our Silent Auction while helping our JV Girls' Basketball team get to East Coast Nationals! 

Dinner is served on Friday, October 11, 6:45pm, at New Hope Bible Church (80 N. Lake Ave., Front Royal, VA). 

The athletes will be your server for the evening. Purchase your tickets in advance from any of our JV Girls, or here on the website. 

If you're not able to attend the dinner but want to show your support, you can donate online and choose "Basketball" from the dropdown menu. Any amount helps!