Marshalltown, Iowa Fellowship of Christian Athletes

If you have been coming to the Weekend of Champions/State Retreat in Marshalltown for years, you need to throw phrases like “that’s not how we’ve always done it” or “we’ve never done it that way before” out of your vocabulary! And replace it with “Flexibility” because we have some exciting changes for you this year!

So that you can come prepared, here are a few Changes you should be aware of for this year:

1) We are going to be registering downstairs, not in the foyer upstairs through the main doors! Thus you will need to enter using the Northeast Downstairs doors! (by the gym). We are planning on Registering in the Fireside Room which is across from the kitchen, right by the gym.

2) Since we are having the PowerTeam, the opening assembly will start at 7 pm (earlier)!!

3) If you arrive after 7 pm, have your students bring their stuff to the gym, then have them go find a seat in the auditorium so they can see as much of the assembly as possible. You (assuming you are the Huddle Coach/Adult who brought them) will then need to register your students before joining the assembly. Tell your students to meet you back downstairs after the program to get their nametags, playbook, etc. Then they will be able to join their huddle (since they won’t know what huddle they are in until they have their name tag).

4) Students will not sit with their huddle Friday Night (unless they arrive early enough, find fellow huddle members and want to sit with them on their own). Following the assembly, the girls will go to their rooms and meet up with their huddle and the boys will go to the gym and meet up with their huddle.

5) This year with every 8 student registrations you receive a free adult registration. (was 10 in the past)

6) FCA Merchandise will be for sale in the Fireside Room (across from the kitchen) and Power Team merchandise will be for sale upstairs in the lobby.

7) The Power Team will take up a freewill offering during their programs. The Registration fee is helping to underwrite the cost to bring the Power Team in, thus you and your students should not feel pressured to give additionally; however, we do encourage you to give as you feel God leading.

Time: Registration Friday at 6:00 p.m.—Good-byes/Departure Sunday at 11:45 a.m. (both at First Baptist Church)

Location: First Baptist Church (700 East Olive Street), Marshalltown High School (1602 South 2nd Ave.), and Marshalltown Community College (3700 South Center Street)

Student Housing: Students will be housed at either First Baptist Church or the Community College

Adult Housing: Rooms have been reserved at the Comfort Inn for adults. The reserved rooms feature two- queen beds and are non-smoking. They’re available for $55/night by contacting Ashley Clark at the state office (515-727-1868 or ashleyclark@fca.org). You must contact her no later than March 5 to ensure you will have a room for that weekend.

Hotel Payment:
You will pay the Central/Western Iowa FCA office for your room, not the hotel. This can be done by one of the following ways:
1. Send a check payable to FCA to 2600 Grand Avenue, Suite 114 Des Moines, IA 50312
2. Call (515) 727-1868 with your Credit Card number

Cost of Retreat: We’re offering an Early Bird Registration prior to March 12th, 2010. Make note below of your particular level of payment. Take advantage of the savings and register early!

	Before 3/12/10	After 3/12/10
*Student	35	40
*Huddle Leader	15	15
Adult	35	40
Children with Adults	15	15
*Cost includes: 2 overnights, four meals, insurance and programs

Packing List: It is necessary is bring a sleeping bag, pillow, towels, toiletries, Bible, pencil/pen, notebook, workout gear, and casual clothes. You may also bring spending money for FCA merchandise that will be available during the weekend.

STEP ONE: Register each person (adult, student, child, and huddle leader) by one of these options:

All printed forms should be mailed to Jan Sipe—1704 Olson Way—Marshalltown, IA 50158

STEP TWO: Health Record and Consent for Treatment Form
To participate in this event, we must have a signed Health and Consent form.

We are glad you are going to join us! Don’t forget to bring your health form to the Registration Table on Friday, March 26th, 2010. There will be a nametag and huddle booklet waiting for you!!