Q: What date is Blitz?
A: Friday, November 1, 2024
Q: Who can go to Blitz?
A: Blitz is an event for any 6th-8th grade student in central Iowa. All students attend Blitz in connection with a church group. If students would like to come to Blitz but are not connected with a church group, you can email the Blitz registrar to learn how to register.
Q: I want to register my son or daughter for Blitz. What should I do?
A: Contact the youth pastor at your child’s church. Or email the Blitz registrar.
Q: I am a middle school youth pastor or youth leader at my church and want more info about registering my group for Blitz but I can't access the "Youth Leaders" page.
A: Email the Blitz registrar to get a special password to access the Youth Leaders page, which contains tons of behind-the-scenes info to help your group register for and participate in Blitz.
Q: I have Sky Socks from Sky Zone laying around at home from a previous trip to Sky Zone. Can I use them at Blitz?
A: Yes! If you have Sky Socks from Sky Zone, you should bring them and use them at Sky Zone! If students don’t have Sky Socks, they will be provided.
Q: What grade must students be in to attend Blitz?
A: Talk to your youth pastor. Most churches bring 6th-8th grade students or 7th-8th grade students, depending on what grades are included in your church's middle school or junior high ministry. 5th grade and 9th grade students are not allowed to attend.
Q: What time is Blitz?
A: Ask your youth leader for the exact timing of Blitz.
Q: How much does Blitz cost?
A: Ask your youth leader for info about cost.
Q: Should I eat a full dinner before I come to Blitz?
A: Yes, students should come to Blitz on a full stomach. It would not be fun to show up hungry to an all-night event! Students need to have energy to sustain them throughout the entire 12-hour event. Eating a good meal and drinking lots of water before they come will help with that.
Q: Will there be food at Blitz?
A: Students will be given pizza around 10 PM. A light breakfast will be served when they return to Valley Church for the 8:00 am pick up. The cost of pizza and breakfast will be covered by the registration fee. We recommend students bring extra money to purchase snacks throughout the night or pack their own snacks to bring along.
Q: Should I bring extra money to Blitz?
A: The registration fee will cover all expenses for the night but students are welcome to bring extra money to purchase snacks and beverages at certain venues.
Q: Should I bring anything else to Blitz?
A: Students may want to bring a drawstring bag to store their extra money, an extra shirt (boys may want to do this so they don’t have to wear the same sweaty shirt all night…the girl students and adult leaders would highly appreciate it), a small stick of deodorant, a bottle of water, some snacks, and other simple “all-night survival” items.
Q: What should I wear?
A: Students MUST wear tennis shoes and socks to Blitz. Students are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes. We recommend they dress in layers since things can get hot and sweaty on the buses but also cold at places like ice skating.
Q: Should I bring my cell phone to Blitz?
A: Students can bring their cell phones at their own risk.
Q: Can I come late to Blitz or leave early?
A: You must work that out with your own youth leader.
Q: Can I sleep during Blitz?
A: We do our best to keep Blitz high-energy so students don’t get sleepy. We will be moving around every 60-90 minutes for the whole night! However, students are welcome to sleep at venues as physical space permits at those locations or during the 15-minute bus ride between venues. Don’t expect a comfortable or quiet sleep environment.
Q: Can I use roller blades instead of roller skates at Skateland? Can I bring my own ice skates to Metro Ice?
A: Skateland has rollerskates and rollerblades you can rent for free, so there’s no need to bring your own rollerblades. However, students are allowed to bring their own rollerskates or rollerblades. You can bring your own skates to skate at Metro Ice. Just remember you’re responsible for your belongings all night!
Q: My student has a gluten allergy. Do you have gluten free options?
A: We will order gluten free pizza for students who cannot eat gluten. We will provide gluten free donuts for breakfast on Saturday morning.