Welcome!

Thank you for you interest in becoming part of Elev8 Sports! Our program started almost 20 years ago with just a few teams for younger aged players and has grown to cover preschool - 12th grades. We have over 700 players and 200 volunteers every season that are dedicated to making Elev8 a great experience for all participants.

​We hope that your family will join us this season!
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Vision

We seek to provide a solid basketball experience built on the foundation of our three core values. Those areas are character, honor and hope in Christ. Character and Honor can at times be difficult to find in today's sports. We seek to encourage participants in these areas by providing an encouraging environment that is laid on the foundation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 
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What about this church stuff?

Elev8 Sports is a partnership ministry of Columbia Presbyterian Church and Crossroads Nazarene Church.  While Elev8 is a ministry of the church, we do not require any church membership or affiliation in order to participate. Elev8 is open to people of all faiths and spiritual backgrounds. We do require each Head Coach to have a solid relationship with  Jesus Christ and to be faithfully seeking to grow in this relationship. Each team will have a 5-10 minute devotion at every practice. 
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What about Head Coaches?

The Head Coach is the key to our program! We seek out men and women that have solid character and a foundation built on a solid relationship with Jesus Christ.  All of our Head Coaches have been screened by the Leadership Team and required to complete annual background checks. If you are interested in coaching click here to fill out our coaching application.
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How can I get involved?

Parents/ Guardians are an important part of Elev8 and there are many ways that you can take part in the season. See below:
Volunteer Roles:
  • Head Coaches
  • Assistant Coaches
  • Referees
  • Team Snack Coordinator
  • Evaluation Day Volunteer
  • Closing Ceremony Volunteer
Other Practical Ways to Help:
  • Volunteer to operate score board
  • Encourage both teams during games
  • Encourage our volunteer refs
  • Help keep practice/ game locations clean
  • Keep an eye on your children (for their safety)
  • Pitch in during gym set up and take down
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Elev8 Leadership Team
League Commissioners
Michael Dransfield - Director, Elev8 Sports
​Mark Shoger - Director, Information Technology
Jim Murduck | Andrew Parlette
Thomas Fahs | Bunny Amason
​Richard Brash - Crossroads Liason

Sue Sciannella - Elev8 Administrative Assistant
Elev8 minis, B1 & B2 - Andrew Parlette
G1 & G2 - Bunny Amason
B3 & B4 - Paul Johnson
G3 & G4 - Mark Armstrong
High School Men - Jim Murduck
High School Women - Mark Shoger
Referees - Thomas Fahs