Upward Soccer Spring '26
Southside Baptist Church is excited to partner with Upward Sports for our inaugural soccer season! Our soccer league will run from April through June 2026. Serving both boys and girls K4 - 5th Grade (4 -11 y/o).
Our fun, co-ed league is designed to develop young athletes physically, socially, mentally, and spiritually. Don't let your kids miss out on this encouraging, first-class, Christ-centered atmosphere!​​
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Why Upward?
​We are starting a sports ministry to provide a league for our community, as we know parents want a great sports experience. The soccer league is our chance to serve and meet families doing something they enjoy. As ambassadors for Christ, we want to reach families; using sports focuses on our community and allows us to minister to the involved families.
Mission Statement: Promoting the Discovery of Jesus through sports.
Our mission is based on Luke 2:52: “And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.”
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Each team practices only once a week for one hour
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8-game season
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Equal playing time for everyone
All games and practices are held at Southside Baptist Church
Game Format
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K4 - K5 division will play 4v4 on a small field using a size 3 soccer ball and no goalie
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K - 1st grade division will play 5v5 on a small field using a size 4 soccer ball and no goalie
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2nd - 3rd grade division will play 5v5 on a small field using a size 4 soccer ball and no goalie
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4th - 5th grade division will play 7v7 on a mid-size field using a size 5 soccer ball with a goalie
Key Information
When?
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​​Early Registration: Oct. 24 - Feb. 12
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Registration Closes: March 5
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Player Evaluations: March 6-7
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Practice Begins: April 6
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First Game: April 18
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Last Game: June 13
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*All dates are tentative & subject
to change
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Who?
K4- 5th Grade Boys & Girls (4-11 y/o;
Co-ed League​)
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Interested in Coaching? We are looking for coaches who are followers of Jesus, too!
How Much?
Early Registration (10/24- 2/12): $100
Starting Feb. 13: $120
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What's Included?
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Reversible Jersey
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Socks
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Shorts *Optional (Available for purchase at an additional cost)*
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Free Snack and Drink after the Game ​​​
What To Expect
An Upward Sports experience is an excellent experience for your family.
Upward Sports was founded in 1995 out of a desire for the church to meet the needs of families in the community. By focusing on the sports experience and the whole person, a church can help participants grow mentally, athletically, spiritually, and socially. The sports experience you will find provided by a local church helps participants learn a sport and learn for life by understanding God’s plan for their life.
PLAY
All children deserve opportunities to be active, learn, and have fun!
WHOLE PERSON
The whole athlete is engaged in learning a sport and knowledge from God that applies to life.
FUN
Playing a sport is about having fun while learning the fundamentals to gain confidence.
HEALTHY COMPETITION
Playing a sport is about giving your best effort during competition while respecting your opponents, coaches, and officials.
You will find coaches who take the time to teach beginners and challenge those with experience to reach their full potential. Coaches understand a bigger picture and demonstrate how Jesus can change and guide our lives.
No matter where you are in life, we want to serve you and provide the best experience for you and your family.
Player Evaluations
All participants must attend ONE player evaluation on one of the following days:
Player Evaluations will be held at Southside Baptist Church
(Please Choose ONE to attend)
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Friday, March 6, come anytime between 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Saturday, March 7, come anytime between 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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​Evaluations help us put together equal teams.
Key Aspects of Upward Soccer Evaluations
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Purpose:
To fairly place players on teams and ensure a positive and balanced experience for all participants.
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What to expect:
Players will participate in drills, such as kicking, dribbling, and agility exercises.
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No tryouts:
Upward Soccer does not hold tryouts. Evaluations are not tests, but rather a way to gather information to create balanced teams.
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Focus on skill development:
Evaluations help coaches tailor practices to address individual player needs and foster improvement.
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No need to be perfect:
All players will be placed on a team, regardless of their skill level.
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Positive and encouraging environment:
Upward emphasizes sportsmanship and character development alongside soccer skills.
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Flexibility:
Evaluations are usually held on multiple days to accommodate busy schedules, and some programs offer make-up evaluations.
Questions?
League Director: Chase Greeson
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Google Voice: ‪(980) 330-1319‬
Email: chase@ssbcgreensboro.com
