Where Every Child is a Winner! Registration begins Mid-August! Parents are encouraged to register early for availability. Everyone is invited to participate in this life-changing experience that is open to the community.

Upward Soccer League seeks to develop character in every player by providing an equal opportunity for improvement, while stressing sportsmanship in every situation.

To achieve our mission with a Christlike attitude, we are committed to:

• Being keepers of the promise.
• Creating seed casters.
• Using conflicts as ministry opportunities.
• Looking for ever-changing ways to share a never-changing message.
• Being a first class, organized, detailed evangelistic ministry, partnered together as a unified team.

Upward Soccer operates on the same principles as Upward Basketball. Through Soccer, Upward and First Baptist Church wants every child to know that they are winners! We also want them to know the love of God at a very early age while learning soccer skills.

Soccer is open to boys and girls four years old through 6 th grade. Instructional League (4s and 5s), teams are co-ed. 1st thru 6 th Leagues play boys and girls separately.

Upward is designed for children to learn the game of soccer so all children, whether they have played before or not, are encouraged to join. Children are placed on teams to keep them balanced so one team does not have all experienced players or all novice players.

Registration for soccer usually opens in late July or early August. Evaluations occur about two weeks before practices begin in August and the season ends in mid to late October. Each season concludes with an Awards Celebration where every child receives an award for their hard work. Specific Upward dates change from season to season, but parents may contact the church office for specific days.

First Baptist Church strives to keep Upward affordable for every family. The basic cost is $50.00 per child. The cost goes up the day of the first Evaluation Night. The cost includes a jersey, socks, and much more. Soccer shorts can be purchased through Upward or black short from home may be used. Each child must also have shin guards. Soccer cleats are optional.