UPPER-LEVEL Basketball Camps 2021 (as of March 19, 2021)

We are grateful to offer an UPPER-LEVEL basketball camps option in April-May 2021. We will continue to follow the COVID-19 protocols until further notice. 

​Please read the CDC directives/guidelines and seriously consider if it is a low risk for your player to join us this season. 
UPPER LEVEL basketball is a league for individuals with special-needs* ages 8 & older. We provide a safe, family friendly environment for individuals to play without the fear of ridicule or exclusion. *For this league, special-needs is defined as a person who is in a self-contained class in the public school system OR receiving special services through adult development disabilities programs OR who requires adaptive devices to be mobile.

These rules and plans are subject to change,
depending which direction ​the pandemic goes
​and/or changes directed by the Governor.

Quote from CDC Guidelines reference team sports:
"Participation is allowed for participants of any age. However, we recommend that participants should refrain if:
  • They are 65 years of age or older.
  • They have underlying health conditions including high blood pressure, chronic lung disease, diabetes, severe obesity, asthma or weakened immunity."

CDC Guidance for Direct Service Providers

"Are my clients at increased risk for becoming infected or having severe illness from COVID-19?People with one of the disability types listed may be at increased risk of becoming infected or having severe illness from COVID-19.
  • People who have limited mobility and/or who cannot avoid coming into close contact with others who may be infected
  • People who have trouble understanding information or practicing preventive measures, such as hand washing and social distancing
  • People who may not be able to communicate symptoms of illness
  • People who are blind or have low vision who rely on touch or tactile information
  • People who need alternative communication methods, such as sign language or braille, who may not have access to information
Adults with disabilities are three times more likely than adults without disabilities to have serious underlying medical conditions. They may have an increased risk for serious illness from COVID-19 if they are older adults live in a long-term care facility or have certain underlying medical conditions. Learn more about people who are at higher risk for severe illness." (read the CDC guidance here)
We are continuing to operate under the ADH COVID protocols. We are being careful, deliberate, and strategic in moving forward and maintaining a safe and sanitary environment.

The Family Life Center is currently open for fitness classes and individual workouts!
​​We will continue with our current schedule until further notice. ​Understand that maintaining these opportunities and moving forward are dependent upon government updates and guidance.

ADH Restrictions, June 15, 2020

Please be aware that the most recent Arkansas Department of Health state directive requires screening for all staff and participants, and “those who have any of the following characteristics should NOT be allowed to enter:
  • Have had a fever of 100.4°F or greater in the last 2 days
  • Have a cough, difficulty breathing, sore throat, or loss of taste or smell
  • Had contact with a person known to be infected with COVID-19 within the previous 14 days”
Additionally, you “may wish to refrain from entering if
  • You are 65 years of age or older.
  • You have underlying health conditions including high blood pressure, chronic lung disease, diabetes, severe obesity, asthma, or weakened immunity.”
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Walkers must wear masks, except when actively exercising, and maintain the 12-feet social distancing (unless with family unit).
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Individuals using the exercise machines and/or weights must wear masks, except when actively exercising, maintain the 12-feet social distancing, and use the towel and disinfectant spray provided by FBC fitness to clean each piece of equipment after use.

Click here for additional information, especially information related to fitness classes.

FBC Fitness Member COVID Waiver

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FBC Fitness members must read, sign, and turn in this COVID-19 specific waiver in order to participate in fitness classes and individual workouts. Click the link here to read the waiver. We'll also have copies at the FLC.
 In this corner, HOPE!
​Are you looking for a place to serve? Do you enjoy helping people achieve better health? Come to our volunteer orientation to hear how you could be involved.
THIS GROWING MINISTRY NEEDS YOUR HELP!
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We come to know others better and more quickly when we participate in common interests. Getting to know someone is much easier sitting in the boat on the lake than sitting in a chair in the office. You get to know someone much more personally on Monday mornings during basketball than you do on Sunday mornings during worship. That's just the way it is.
I'm Wallace Yamauchi, the Fitness and Recreation Minister at First Baptist Church. Thanks for stopping by our site. We hope you'll stop by our campus and get plugged in to one of the many activities we offer. And come back often to this page where you'll find new pictures, videos, and information about upcoming events. I'm sure you'll find something that catches your eye. And if not, let me know. We may just get that curling league going after all!

*As quoted by Steve Connor; Sports Outreach: Principles & Practice for Successful Sports Ministry; c2003; Christian Focus Publications, Ltd., p59) 

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First Baptist Church
2350 Central Avenue ~ Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901
501-623-9999 ~ www.firsthotsprings.com