PROGRAMS
Athletics
New Life Camp Athletics programs are designed to train players to pursue excellence in both sports competition and their relationship with Christ. Players are challenged in areas of discipline and teamwork while learning life lessons that illustrate the greater truths from God’s Word.
Purpose of Storm Athletics:
Storm Athletics exists to provide athletes an opportunity to pursue excellence in sports for the glory of God by empowering them to live out their faith.
The New Life Storm is the homeschool athletics program of New Life Camp, competing against other home school teams as well as public and private schools in the area. The goal of each team is to honor Christ through athletic excellence. All participants are required to be registered with the North Carolina Department of Non-Public Education (DNPE) in order to participate.
As of August 1st of current school year, players must not have reached:
- Their 19th birthday for Varsity competition
- Their 17th birthday for Junior Varsity competition
- Their 14th birthday for middle school competition (15th for MSG Basketball and MSB Soccer). *Note- Players must have reached age 11 by August 1st to be eligible for middle school competition.
TAKE A LOOK:
- Please read through the Storm Parent Handbook for important information and guidelines. The 2024-2025 Parent Handbook is coming soon.
- Meet your Storm Coaches.
- Visit Max Preps to see your team’s schedule, scores, and other information.
- You can watch your teams via live stream through our Storm YouTube channel. Click here to check it out and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE!
STORM ATHLETICS REFUND POLICY: (Pricing will be listed under each sport below)
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- Cancellation prior to or during tryouts: full refund. If there is an outstanding balance for the participant, the refund will be applied to that balance.
- Cancellation during the first week of practice: full refund less the registration fee for that sport. If there is an outstanding balance for the participant, the refund will be applied to that balance.
- Cancelation after the first week of practice: no refund
- We will frequently and transparently communicate with you along the way, and we welcome your input and feedback also.
Teams
- Middle School – Coach: Justin Hime
- Varsity – Coach: John Posey
Pre-Season Information
- Location: Honeycutt Park – 1032 Clear Creek Farm Dr. Raleigh, NC
- Start Date: October 14, 2023
- Days: Saturdays
- Times:
- Middle School Boys: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Varsity Boys: 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Registration
- Regular Season
- Opens: October 10, 2023
- Closes: November 2, 2023
Dates
- Tryouts: Location – Honeycutt Park – 1032 Clear Creek Farm Dr. Raleigh, NC
- Middle School
- Days: November 4th & 11th
- Times: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
- High School
- Days: November 4th & 11th
- Times: 12:00 – 2:00 pm
- To participate in Tryouts, you will need to do the following:
- Register online
- Complete all online forms
- Pay your $50 deposit
- If you have never played Storm sports before, you will need to provide a copy of your birth certificate by:
- Dropping off at the Main Office
- Mailing to: 9927 Falls of Neuse Rd. Raleigh, NC 27614
- Emailing to: the NLC Registrar
- Register online
- Middle School
- Spring Storm Sports Kickoff: February 17, 2024 at 10am
- Picture Day: Wednesday, April 3rd
- Senior Night: Friday, April 26th
- Awards Ceremony: May 9, 2024 at 6pm
Pricing for 2023-2024 season
- Middle School – $600
- Varsity – $700
2023 Pre-Season Training:
- 11-18 year-old Girls (As of August 1st)
- Begins: September 8, 2023
- Days: Fridays
- Times: 3:00 – 4:30pm
- Location: Johnson Gym
- 11-13 year-old Boys (As of August 1st)
- Days: Mondays
- Times: 3:30-5:00pm
- 14-18 year-old Boys (As of August 1st)
- Begins: August 15, 2023
- Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
- Times: 6:00 – 8:00pm
- Location: Johnson Gym
2023-2024 Regular Season Teams
- Middle School Girls – Coach: Drew Tidwell
- 11-13 years old (as of August 1, 2023)
- Middle School Boys – Coach: Wesley Jones
- 11-13 years old (as of August 1, 2023)
- JV Boys – Coach: Shawn Simpson
- Cannot be 17 years old (as of August 1, 2023)
- Varsity Girls – Coach: Aaron Miller
- Cannot be 19 years old (as of August 1, 2023)
- Varsity Boys – Coach: David Trower
- Cannot be 19 years old (as of August 1, 2023)
Dates
- Registration:
- Begins: September 19, 2023
- Closes: October 19, 2023
- Season Kickoff/Uniform Distribution:
- Date: November 4, 2023
- Time: 10:00am
- Location: Johnson Gym
- Tryouts:
- To participate in Tryouts, you will need to do the following:
- Register online
- Complete all online forms
- Pay your $50 deposit
- If you have never played Storm sports before, you will need to provide a copy of your birth certificate by:
- Dropping off at the Main Office
- Mailing to: 9927 Falls of Neuse Rd. Raleigh, NC 27614
- Emailing to: the NLC Registrar
- Middle School Girls Tryouts:
- Start Date: October 23, 2023
- Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
- Times: 2:00-4:00 pm
- Middle School Boys Tryouts:
- Start Date: October 23, 2023
- Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
- Times: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
- JV Boys Tryouts:
- Start Date: October 23, 2023
- Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
- Times: 6:00-8:00 pm
- Varsity Girls Tryouts:
- Start Date: October 23, 2023
- Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
- Times: 4:00 – 6:00pm
- Varsity Boys Tryouts:
- Start Date: October 23, 2023
- Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
- Times: 6:00-8:00 pm
- To participate in Tryouts, you will need to do the following:
- Black & White Games: November 9, 2023
- Picture Day – November 15, 2023
- Homecoming – Thursday, December 14, 2023
- Senior Night – February 6, 2023
- Awards Ceremony – TBD
Pricing for 2023-2024 season
- Middle School – $565
- JV – $590
- Varsity – $590
Storm Cross Country Description and Contract
Teams
- Women’s Cross Country 11-18 years old (As of August 1st)
- Coach: Gi Hime
- Men’s Cross Country 11-18 years old (As of August 1st)
- Coach: Aron Hall
Registration
- Begins: June 27th
- Closes: July 21st
Dates
- Parent Meeting: Saturday, August 5th at 10:00am in the Johnson Gym
- Program Begins: August 3rd
- Practices:
- Middle School: Beginning August 3, 2023
- Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (Monday optional)
- Times: 4:00-5:30 pm
- Varsity: Beginning August 3, 2023
- Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Times: 4:00-5:30 pm
- When & Where:
- The first practice is on August 3rd and will be at the Falls River Greenway Dam entrance. Click here for directions. Regular practice days and locations are as follows.
- Monday: Durant Nature Park
- Tuesday: Buffalo Road Track
- Wednesday: Falls River Greenway Dam
- Thursday: New Life Camp
- *Practice locations can change, but notice will be given to runners 24 hours in advance. Coaches try to keep practices near New Life Camp.
- Middle School: Beginning August 3, 2023
- To participate you will need to do the following:
- Register online
- Complete all online forms
- Pay your $50 deposit
- If you have never played Storm sports before, you will need to provide a copy of your birth certificate by:
- Dropping off at the Main Office
- Mailing to: 9927 Falls of Neuse Rd. Raleigh, NC 27614
- Emailing to: the NLC Registrar
- Picture Day: TBD
- Senior Night: October 12th
- Awards Night: October 30th @ 7pm
Pricing for 2023 season
- Middle School: $160 (Plus the cost of the uniform. More details to come.)
- Varsity: $160 (Plus the cost of the uniform. More details to come.)
Teams
- Varsity Boys Golf – Head Coach: Chris Coqueugniot
Registration
- Opens: January 11, 2024
- Closes: February 9, 2024
Dates
- Season Kick-off/Orientation: February 17, 2024 at 10:00am
- Tryouts:
- Dates, Times and Locations:
- February 15, 2024 from 4:00-6:00pm at Brevofield Golf Club
- February 16, 2024 from 4:00-6:00pm at Brevofield Golf Club
- To participate in tryouts, you will need to do the following:
- Register online
- Complete all online forms
- Pay your $50 deposit
- If you have never played Storm sports before, you will need to provide a copy of your birth certificate by:
- Dropping off at the Main Office
- Mailing to: 9927 Falls of Neuse Rd. Raleigh, NC 27614
- Emailing to: the NLC Registrar
- Dates, Times and Locations:
- Practices: Begin February 19, 2024
- Days, Times and Locations:
- Mondays from 4:30-6:00pm at Location TBD
- Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00pm Brevofield Golf Club
- Storm Golfers are strongly encouraged to practice a third day each week with a 9 or 18-hole round (preferably with a Storm Golf teammate.)
- Days, Times and Locations:
- Picture Day:
- Wednesday, April 3rd
- Senior Night
- Friday, April 26th
- Awards Night:
- May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm
2024 Pricing
- Varsity Boys: $400
Spring
- Middle School Girls – Coach: TBD
- JV Girls – Coach – Coach: Jonathan Williford
- Varsity Girls – Coach: Sean O’Connor
Registration
- Opens: January 11, 2024
- Closes: Extended to February 23, 2024
Dates
- Season Kick-off/Orientation: February 17, 2024 at 10am
- Pre-Season Training:
- Varsity Girls
- Start Date: January 10, 2024
- Days and Times: Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00pm, Saturdays at 11:00am-12:00pm
- Location: NLC
- End Date: February 10, 2024
- Varsity Girls
- Tryouts:
- Middle School Tryouts: TBD
- JV Girls: Begins February 13, 2024 (See Varsity)
- Varsity Tryouts: Begins February 13, 2024
- Days: Tuesday (4:00 – 6:00 pm in Johnson Gym) and Thursday (3:00-5:00 pm Upper Field)
- To participate in tryouts, you will need to do the following:
- Register online
- Complete all online forms
- Pay your $50 deposit
- If you have never played Storm sports before, you will need to provide a copy of your birth certificate by:
- Dropping off at the Main Office
- Mailing to: 9927 Falls of Neuse Rd. Raleigh, NC 27614
- Emailing to: the NLC Registrar
- Practices:
- Middle School Girls: TBD
- JV Girls: See Varsity
- Varsity Girls: Begin February 19, 2024
- Days and Times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 3:00-5:00pm
- Picture Day: Wednesday, April 3rd
- Senior Night: April 25th
- Awards Night: May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm
Prices for 2024 season
- Middle School – $375
- JV Girls – $375
- Varsity – $420
Teams
- JV Boys – Coach David Trower
- Varsity Boys – Coach: Coach Todd Burr
Registration
- Begins June 27th @ 10am
- Closes July 21st @ 5pm
Dates
- Parent Meeting: Saturday, August 5th at 10:00am in the Johnson Gym
- Program Start Dates:
- Tryouts:
- JV Tryouts: Begins July 24th
- Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
- Times: 5:30-7:30pm
- Varsity Tryouts: Begins July 24th
- Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
- Times: 5:30-7:30pm
- To participate in tryouts, you will need to do the following:
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- Register online
- Complete all online forms
- Pay your $50 deposit
- If you have never played Storm sports before, you will need to provide a copy of your birth certificate by:
- Dropping off at the Main Office
- Mailing to: 9927 Falls of Neuse Rd. Raleigh, NC 27614
- Emailing to: the NLC Registrar
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- JV Tryouts: Begins July 24th
- Tryouts:
- Practice Days and Times:
- Middle School: (Middle School will be practicing with Varsity during the times listed below until further notice)
- Days: Beginning July 31st (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)
- Times: 5:30-7:30pm
- Varsity:
- Days: July 31st (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
- Times: 5:30-7:30pm
- Middle School: (Middle School will be practicing with Varsity during the times listed below until further notice)
- Picture Day: TBD
- Senior Night: TBD
- Awards Ceremony: October 30th @ 7pm
Prices
- JV Boys – $375
- Varsity Boys – $420
Teams
- Varsity Boys: Coach Melissa George
Registration
- Register Today!!
- Closes March 11th @ 5pm
Dates
- Parent Meeting: TBD
- Program Start Dates:
- Tryouts: Green Road
- March 5th & 7th
- Times: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
- To participate in tryouts, you will need to do the following:
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- Register online
- Complete all online forms
- Pay your $50 deposit
- If you have never played Storm sports before, you will need to provide a copy of your birth certificate by:
- Dropping off at the Main Office
- Mailing to: 9927 Falls of Neuse Rd. Raleigh, NC 27614
- Emailing to: the NLC Registrar
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- Tryouts: Green Road
- Practice Days and Times:
- Varsity: Begins: March 19th
- Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
- Times: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
- Varsity: Begins: March 19th
- Picture Day: Wednesday, April 3rd
- Senior Night: Friday, April 26th
- Awards Ceremony: TBD
Prices
- Varsity Boys – $225
2024 Volleyball Workouts:
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- Middle School & JV Girls
- Dates: May 9, 14, 23, 28
- Times: 1:30-3:30 pm
- Varsity Girls
- Dates: April 7; May 4, 11, 18, 25; June 8, 22, 29
- Times: 6:30-9:00 pm
- These free trainings are for current and prospective Storm players.
- Middle School & JV Girls
2024 Teams
- Middle School Girls
- Coach:
- JV Girls
- Coach:
- Varsity Girls
- Coach:
2024 Registration:
- Begins June 24th @ 10am
- Closes July 19th @ 5pm
2024 Dates
- Parent Meeting: TBD
- Program Start Dates:
- Middle School Tryouts: TBD
- Days: TBD
- Times: TBD
- JV Tryouts: TBD
- Days: TBD
- Times: TBD
- Varsity Tryouts: TBD
- Days: TBD
- Times: TBD
- To participate in tryouts, you will need to do the following:
- Register online
- Complete all online forms
- Pay your $50 deposit
- If you have never played Storm sports before, you will need to provide a copy of your birth certificate by:
- Dropping off at the Main Office
- Mailing to: 9927 Falls of Neuse Rd. Raleigh, NC 27614
- Emailing to: the NLC Registrar
- Middle School Tryouts: TBD
- Practice Days and Times:
- Middle School: TBD
- TBD
- JV: TBD
- TBD
- Varsity: TBD
- TBD
- Middle School: TBD
- Black and White Games: TBD
- Middle School: TBD
- Varsity: TBD
- Picture Day: TBD
- Senior Night: TBD
- Awards Ceremony: TBD
2023 Prices
- Middle School – $375
- JV – $375
- Varsity – $420
If you have questions or would like more information concerning our Storm Homeschool Athletics program, please email our Athletic Director, Battle Watkins.
New Life Basketball League
The New Life Basketball League uses the sport of basketball to love and accept players of all skill levels right where they are. This is integral in our desire to introduce families to New Life found in Jesus. Our desire is to take out the pressure found in much of youth sports and just make basketball fun. Throughout the season we will be teaching character traits that not only apply to the basketball court but to life as a whole. New Life Basketball is a family-based program and relies on the involvement of parents and volunteers. Our core values are:
- Fun
- Character Building
- Belonging
- Love & Acceptance
- Respect for teammates, opponents, coaches, officials, and parents.
Registration Opens: December 5, 2023
Registration Closes: February 16, 2024
Dates
- Coaches Training: February 22, 2024 (7pm – 9pm)
- Team Placements Announced: February 9, 2024
- First Practice: March 2, 2024
- Referee Training: March 14, 2024 (7pm – 9pm)
- First Game Day: March 23, 2024
- No Games: March 30, 2024
- League End Date: May 11, 2024
2024 New Life Basketball League Times:
- Coed 7-8: 9:00 – 11:00 am (8ft goal, size 5 ball)
- Girls 9-10: 11:00am – 1:00pm (9ft goal, size 6 ball)
- Boys 9-10: 11:00am – 1:00pm (9ft goal, size 6 ball)
- Girls 11-14: 1:00 – 3:00pm (10ft goal, size 6 ball)
- Boys 11-14: 1:00 – 3:00pm (10ft goal, size 7 ball)
- Pricing for 2024 Season
- $220 per player – a non-refundable deposit of $100 is required for registration. Full payment is due on or before March 2nd.
- Refund Policy
- There will be no refunds on the minimum deposit; by registering, you are committing to the program under these potential restrictions.
- Cancellation prior to team placement: full refund less $100 non-refundable registration fee. If there is an outstanding balance for the participant, any applicable refund will be applied to that balance.
- Cancellation the day of or after team placement: 50% refund
- Cancellation after the first week of practice: no refund.
- We will frequently and transparently communicate with you along the way, and we welcome your input and feedback.
Boys and girls play in separate divisions.
- Coed 7-8 years old
- Girls 9-10 years old
- Boys 9-10 years old
- Girls 11-14 years old
- Boys 11-14 years old
- All practices & games occur back to back so that there is only 1 trip to New Life Camp per week.
- All practices take place at New Life Camp.
- All practices and games are on Saturday
- Each weekend, players will participate for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
- Most weekends consist of
- A 30 minute practice
- A 5 minute water break
- A 10 minute devotion
- A 1 hour game
We have plenty of ways you can volunteer in our New Life Basketball League! For more information and to apply as a head coach or referee, see our Volunteer Page.