CLAY (Christian League of Athletics for Youth) was founded in 2004 and has grown from a local recreation league into one of the largest sports outreach programs in the world. The 2015 CLAY basketball season will offer various league packages for players from 1st grade through high school. New this season are leagues in Marion County, Ohio. Registration is open from October 15 through November 15 for leagues taking place from January through March.

1. 2015 CLAY BASKETBALL SEASON
“Using the Holy Spirit to shape the spirit of competition.”

2. “Using the Holy Spirit to shape the spirit of competition.”
ABOUT CLAY TEAM SPORTS

3. OUR HISTORY
Ø CLAY (Christian League of Athletics for Youth) was founded in
2004 as the continuation of the 100+ year old Erie County
Church Athletic Association.
Ø Since then, CLAY has grown from a recreation league for local
Sunday school students into one of the most robust and
influential sports outreach programs in the world.

4. ATHLETE’S PLEDGE
As an athlete, I can be a role model and inspire others.
Therefore, I promise to:
Live with integrity on and off the field of play;
Use my talents and gifts to honor my team, my family and my
faith;
Hold myself accountable to a higher standard;
And work to have a positive impact on my community.

5. CLAY CODE (WHO WE ARE)
Ø Christian: Faith-based, God-centered, Jesus focused.
Ø League: A group of like-minded people and organizations
promoting the same goals.
Ø Athletics: Sports, recreation, competition, healthy lifestyles.
Ø Youth: From first grade through high school, our mission is our
kids.

6. CLAY CODE (WHAT WE STAND FOR)
Ø Love: Show love for those you know and those you don’t.
Ø Joy: Take joy in the achievements if your child and their
opponents...no matter how small.
Ø Peace: Allow peace to override the “heat of the game.”

7. CLAY CODE (WHAT WE STAND FOR)
Ø Patience: Players, coaches and officials will not always make
the play or call you would…but since it’s just a game, it’s OK.
Ø Kindness: Not everyone will always do it right. They might
need better training…or they might be doing the best they can.
Ø Goodness: Players don’t always see the “big picture.” Draw
them one that draws them in.

8. CLAY CODE (WHAT WE STAND FOR)
Ø Faithfulness: Be true to Who We Are (see previous).
Ø Gentleness: Be faith in talking about others. If it’s not nice,
don’t say it.
Ø Self-Control: Do not allow your actions to be swayed by
outside influences.

9. “Using the Holy Spirit to shape the spirit of competition.”
WHAT’S NEW FOR 2015

10. LEAGUE PACKAGES
Ø Rookie Package (Free!)
Ø Starter Package ($35/player)
Ø All-Star Package ($65/player)

11. ROOKIE PACKAGE (FREE!)
Ø CLAY Huddles
Ø Specialty Rules
Ø Concussion Awareness Training
Ø Volunteer Training
Ø Background Checks (additional fee)

12. STARTER PACKAGE ($35/PLAYER)
Ø Rookie League Resources
Ø T-Shirts / Awards
Ø Insurance
Ø IC9:24 Kids Camp
Ø Youth412 Challenge

13. ALL-STAR PACKAGE ($65/PLAYER)
Ø Starter League Resources
Ø Paid Referees (Certified)
Ø Paid Gyms
Ø Online Scheduling (By County)

14. CLAY DISTINCTIVES
Ø CDC Concussion Awareness Training
Ø Medical/Liability Insurance
Ø Volunteer Training
Ø Background Checks
Ø Part of the Paradigm Shift Ministries platform

15. PARADIGM SHIFT MINISTRIES
Ø CLAY Huddles (Practice / Game Day)
Ø Daily Devotions / Weekly Videos
Ø Children’s / Youth Programming
Ø Coming summer 2015!
Ø …In the Streets (Community Service)
Ø November 29 & January 31
Ø PrayGrowServe.com (Online Network)

16. “Using the Holy Spirit to shape the spirit of competition.”
REGISTRATION INFORMATION

17. 2015 CLAY BASKETBALL LEAGUES
Ø Ohio
Ø Starter Leagues
Ø Marion County (new for 2015!)
Ø Pennsylvania
Ø All-Star Leagues
Ø Crawford County (6th season!)
Ø Erie County (11th season!)
Ø Is your county next?

18. LEAGUE CALENDAR
Registration: October 15 – November 15
Preseason: November 15 – December 31
Regular Season: January 1 – February 28
Postseason: March 1 – March 21

19. HOW TO REGISTER TEAMS
www.CLAYTeamSports.com
www.PrayGrowServe.com/groups/sports

20. “Using the Holy Spirit to shape the spirit of competition.”
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS