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.

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What You Need To Know About New Life Storm Athletics

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.

To Participate You Will Need To Do The Following

Storm Athletics Refund Policy

  • Pricing will be listed under each sport
  • 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.

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Fall Storm Sports

Storm Cross Country Description and Contract

Teams 

  • Middle School Cross Country
    • Coach: JP Hall
  • HS/Varsity Cross Country
    • Coach: Gi Hime
    • Coach: Aron Hall

Registration

Dates

  • Season Kick-off/Parent Meeting: August 10, 2024 (10:00am – 12:00pm)
  • Program Tryouts: Middle School and High School Combined
    • Tuesday, July 30, 2024: Buffaloe Road Aquatics Center Track (4:00-5:45 pm)
    • Wednesday, July 31, 2024: Falls Lake Greenway Entrance (4:00-5:45 pm)
    • Thursday, August 1, 2024: Forest Ridge Park (4:00-5:45 pm)
  • Practices:
    • Middle School:
      • Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
      • Times: 4:00 – 5:45 pm
    • Varsity:
      • Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
      • Times: 4:00 – 5:45 pm
    • When & Where:
      • Rotation: Durant Nature Reserve, Buffalo Road Track, Falls Lake Greenway, Green Hills County Park
  • Picture Day: October 9, 2024
  • Senior Night: TBD
  • Awards Night: October 29, 2024 (6:00-8:00 pm)

Pricing for 2024 season

  • Middle School: $200
  • Varsity: $200

Soccer Workouts 

  • Saturdays from 8:00 – 10:00 am
  • Dates: June 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27

Teams

  • JV Boys – Coach: Isek Rogers
  • Varsity BoysCoach: Todd Burr

Registration

Dates

  • Season Kick-off/Parent Meeting: August 10, 2024
  • Program Start Dates:
    • Tryouts:
      • JV Tryouts: Begins July 30, 2024
        • Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
        • Times: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
      • Varsity Tryouts: Begins July 30, 2024
        • Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
        • Times: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
  • Regular Season Practice Days and Times:
    • JV Boys: Begins August 5, 2024
      • Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
      • Times: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
    • Varsity: Begins August 5, 2025
      • Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
      • Times: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
  • Picture Day: October 9, 2024
  • Senior Night: October 14, 2024
  • Awards Ceremony: October 29, 2024 (6:00 – 8:00 pm)

2024 Pricing

  • JV Boys – $450
  • Varsity Boys – $500

2024 Volleyball Workouts:

    • 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.

2024 Teams

  • Middle School Girls – Black Team (Developmental)
    • Coach: Katlyn Carney
  • Middle School Girls – Royal Team
    • Coach: Renee Jones
  • JV Girls
    • Coach: Lindsey Senter
  • Varsity Girls
    • Coach: Bill Carpenter

2024 Registration: 

2024 Dates

  • Season Kick-off/Parent Meeting: August 10, 2024
  • Volleyball Tryouts: NLC Activities Center
    • Middle School Tryouts: July 30, 2024
      • Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
      • Times: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
    • JV Tryouts: July 30, 2024
      • Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
      • Times: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
    • Varsity Tryouts: July 30, 2024
      • Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
      • Times: 8:30-10:00 pm
  • Regular Season Practice Days and Times:
    • Middle School Black Team: Begins August 5, 2024
      • Days: Wednesdays & Fridays
      • Times: 2:00-3:30 pm
    • Middle School Royal Team: Begins August 5, 2024
      • Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
      • Times: 3:30-5:00 pm
    • JV: Begins August 5, 2024
      • Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
      • Times: 5:00 – 6:30 pm
    • Varsity: Begins August 5, 2024
      • Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
      • Times: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
  • Black and White Games: TBD
    • Middle School: TBD
    • Varsity: TBD
  • Picture Day: October 9, 2024
  • Senior Night: October 15, 2024
  • Awards Ceremony: October 29, 2024 (6:00 – 8:00 pm)

2024 Prices

  • Middle School – $450
  • JV – $450
  • Varsity – $500

Teams

  • Middle School Girls: Coach Melissa George

Registration

Dates

  • Fall Kick-off/Parent Meeting: August 10th – 10am in the NLC Tabernacle
  • Program Start Dates:
    • Tryouts: Millbrook Exchange Park
      • August 6 & 8, 2024 (Tuesday & Thursday)
      • Times: 3:00-5:00 pm
  • Practice Days and Times:
    • Varsity: Begins: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
      • Location: Millbrook Exchange Park
      • Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
      • Time: 3:00-5:00 pm
  • Picture Day: October 9, 2024
  • Senior Night: TBD
  • Awards Ceremony: October 29, 2024 at 6:00pm

Prices

  • Girls Tennis – $275

Winter & Spring Storm Sports

Teams

  • Middle School –
  • JV – Coach: Justin Hime
  • Varsity – Coach: John Posey

Pre-Season Workout Information

  • Location: Honeycutt Baseball Field
  • Dates and Times:
    • Saturday, October 12, 2024 – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
    • Saturday, October 19, 2024 – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
    • Saturday, October 26, 2024 – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Registration

Dates

  • Tryouts (Come to 1 or both dates)
    • Location: Honeycutt Baseball Field
    • Dates and Times:
      • Saturday, November 2, 2024 – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
      • Saturday, November 9, 2024 – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Spring Storm Sports Kickoff: TBD
  • Picture Day: TBD
  • Senior Night: TBD
  • Awards Ceremony: TBD

Pricing for 2024-2025 season

  • Middle School – $710
  • JV – $710
  • Varsity – $820

2024-2025 Regular Season Teams

  • Middle School Girls – Coach: Drew Tidwell
    • 11-14 years old (as of August 1, 2024)
  • Middle School Boys – Coach: Richard Ryder
    • 11-13 years old (as of August 1, 2024)
  • JV Boys – Coach: Wesley Jones
    • Cannot be 17 years old (as of August 1, 2024)
  • Varsity Girls – Coach: Aaron Miller
    • Cannot be 19 years old (as of August 1, 2024)
  • Varsity Boys – Coach: David Trower
    • Cannot be 19 years old (as of August 1, 2024)

Dates

  • Registration:
  • Season Kickoff/Uniform Distribution:
    • Date: November 9, 2024
    • Time: 10:00 am
    • Location: New Life Camp

Tryouts

    • Middle School Girls Tryouts:
      • Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (Activities Center)
      • Monday, October 21 from 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm (Activities Center)
    • Middle School Boys Tryouts:
      • Monday, October 21 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm (Johnson Gym)
      • Tuesday, October 22 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm (Activities Center)
      • Thursday, October 24 from 3:00 5:00 pm (Johnson Gym)
    • JV Boys Tryouts:
      • Start Date: October 21, 2024
      • Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
      • Times: 6:15 – 8:15 pm (Activities Center)
    • Varsity Girls Tryouts:
      • Start Date: October 21, 2024
      • Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
      • Times: 4:00 – 6:00 pm (Activities Center)
    • Varsity Boys Tryouts:
      • Start Date: October 21, 2024
      • Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
      • Times: 6:15 – 8:15 pm (Activities Center)

Regular Season Practices Begin: Friday, October 25, 2024

  • Black & White Games: November 12, 2024
  • Picture Day – November 13, 2024 (Times: TBD)
  • Homecoming – December 20, 2024
  • Senior Night – TBD
  • Awards Ceremony – March 13, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

Pricing for 2024-2025 season

  • Middle School – $670
  • JV – $695
  • Varsity – $695

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
  • 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.)
  • 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 GirlsCoach: 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
  • 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

  • Varsity Boys: Coach Melissa George

Registration

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:
          • 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
  • Practice Days and Times:
    • Varsity: Begins: March 19th
      • Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
      • Times: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
  • Picture Day: Wednesday, April 3rd
  • Senior Night: Friday, April 26th
  • Awards Ceremony: May 9th at 6:00pm

Prices

  • Varsity Boys – $225

If you have questions or would like more information concerning our Storm Homeschool Athletics program, please email our Athletic Director, Battle Watkins.

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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: TBD
Registration Closes: TBD

Dates

  • Coaches Training: TBD
  • Team Placements Announced: TBD
  • First Practice: TBD
  • Referee Training: TBD
  • First Game Day: TBD
    • No Games: TBD
  • League End Date: TBD

2024 New Life Basketball League Times: (2025 League Times coming soon)

  • 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)

2025 Game Schedule Coming Soon

  • 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
  • Girls 15-18 years old
  • Boys 15-18 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.