The Crusaders Organization was founded in late Jan 2008 after much research was done into the availability of traveling, competitive sports teams in our area. Although, there are other competitive youth teams available, we saw the need for the development of a youth sports organization that recognized a desire to learn and play at a competitive level above experience. The Crusaders Sports Network seeks out youths that display potential and express a desire to play competitive sports. Our teams start as young as 8 yrs. old, both boys and girls. [ More About Crusaders Sports... ] News: Feb 6-7th, 2010 Castlewood, VA Our 2/3rd grade team participated in their very first tournament this weekend. Playing up to the 9U... [ Click Here For More ]   Photo of the Month [ Click Here ]

Crusaders Sports Creed: I will: expect the best of myself, listening to my coach; seeking daily improvement, leaving no room to criticize others. be committed to scheduled practices and tournaments. do my part to promote safety in practices and tournaments. learn by my mistakes and use them for greater accomplishments. support and encourage my team mates to succeed. make personal sacrifices on behalf of my team. maintain a positive attitude towards all I meet. discipline myself to be in the best physical and mental condition. contribute to the success of my team by playing to the best of my abilities. take pride in myself and my team and our ability to succeed. respect my opponent, showing enthusiasm about their success as well as mine, treating them with courtesy and kindness. remove myself from negative environments disallowing the presence of trouble. be self-confident with the unconditional belief that we are all important and we all have a special role to play in basketball and life. have fun and enjoy the company of my team mates, family, and friends.