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Is NLS a competitive sports organization?
Yes and No. Depending on the sport and age group, game score is kept resulting in one team winning and the other losing. However, with our coaching program, we strictly enforce equal play. For basketball, there are substitutions every 5 minutes and for football each player plays every position. To become a coach with NLS, one has to ensure participant has fun and learns about the particular sport being played.
What do I need to bring to each game?
For every sport, each participant is responsible to provide
1. Water or sports drink
2. Mouthpiece (flag football)
3. Closed toe sport footwear (Cleats for Flag Football)
4. Team jersey is required for each game. This is given out at the beginning of the season.
5. Bring your own basketball (K-to 3rd- Youth Size ball 27.5, 4th and up women's 28.5 or men's size 29.5,)
Does NLS have a program to ensure safety of participants?
A safe program begins with planning. Next Level Way is the program used to communicate NLS expectations to coaches. Through this program, expectations for Next Level Sports volunteer coaches are communicated (Click here to view coaching expectations.) While accidents may happen, we plan for having zero incidents through closely monitoring games, communicating and demonstrating fair and safe play, and enforcing rules of game.
My child has never played before, how will be he/she fit in?
Most participants in the NLS are just beginning. Next Level is instructional and is designed to be inclusive. Our drills are set up to challenge the more skilled, and also give beginners confidence to continue improve and have fun.
Who do I contact regarding questions I may have about a game experience, registration, or how to get involved?
For information regarding any of our sport programs, financial aid, sponsorship / donations, and general parent concerns, please email [email protected] or call 888-642-1936. All inquiries will be addressed to within 48 hours.
What happens on inclement weather?
The Lower Merion Township and School District determines game cancellations due to weather. All game cancellations will be updated on website. NLS makes every opportunity to make up game cancellations but reserves right to not to do so if scheduling prevents that from happening.
Is NLS looking for parent coaches?
Next Level is always looking for parent coaches. Every parent or person does not qualify to coach. Individual does not have to be an expert, however, they must be able to follow Next Level Coaching Guidelines and Next Level Way philosophy.
NLS Refund Policy
A full refund will be issued one week before the start of the upcoming session. A partial credit will be issued 72 hours before the start of each session to be used within a year of purchase minus 5% for administrative/processing fees. No credit or refund will be issued once the session has started. Please note that once your child is registered into any NLS program automatic out of pockets costs, planning and insuring cost are incurred. Please be sure to email your request within 72 hours before the start of the session. Refund request must me sent to [email protected] within 72 hours of the start of the session.
Is NLS a competitive sports organization?
Yes and No. Depending on the sport and age group, game score is kept resulting in one team winning and the other losing. However, with our coaching program, we strictly enforce equal play. For basketball, there are substitutions every 5 minutes and for football each player plays every position. To become a coach with NLS, one has to ensure participant has fun and learns about the particular sport being played.
What do I need to bring to each game?
For every sport, each participant is responsible to provide
1. Water or sports drink
2. Mouthpiece (flag football)
3. Closed toe sport footwear (Cleats for Flag Football)
4. Team jersey is required for each game. This is given out at the beginning of the season.
5. Bring your own basketball (K-to 3rd- Youth Size ball 27.5, 4th and up women's 28.5 or men's size 29.5,)
Does NLS have a program to ensure safety of participants?
A safe program begins with planning. Next Level Way is the program used to communicate NLS expectations to coaches. Through this program, expectations for Next Level Sports volunteer coaches are communicated (Click here to view coaching expectations.) While accidents may happen, we plan for having zero incidents through closely monitoring games, communicating and demonstrating fair and safe play, and enforcing rules of game.
My child has never played before, how will be he/she fit in?
Most participants in the NLS are just beginning. Next Level is instructional and is designed to be inclusive. Our drills are set up to challenge the more skilled, and also give beginners confidence to continue improve and have fun.
Who do I contact regarding questions I may have about a game experience, registration, or how to get involved?
For information regarding any of our sport programs, financial aid, sponsorship / donations, and general parent concerns, please email [email protected] or call 888-642-1936. All inquiries will be addressed to within 48 hours.
What happens on inclement weather?
The Lower Merion Township and School District determines game cancellations due to weather. All game cancellations will be updated on website. NLS makes every opportunity to make up game cancellations but reserves right to not to do so if scheduling prevents that from happening.
Is NLS looking for parent coaches?
Next Level is always looking for parent coaches. Every parent or person does not qualify to coach. Individual does not have to be an expert, however, they must be able to follow Next Level Coaching Guidelines and Next Level Way philosophy.
NLS Refund Policy
A full refund will be issued one week before the start of the upcoming session. A partial credit will be issued 72 hours before the start of each session to be used within a year of purchase minus 5% for administrative/processing fees. No credit or refund will be issued once the session has started. Please note that once your child is registered into any NLS program automatic out of pockets costs, planning and insuring cost are incurred. Please be sure to email your request within 72 hours before the start of the session. Refund request must me sent to [email protected] within 72 hours of the start of the session.