Upward is an evangelistic sports ministry specifically designed for boys and girls four-years-old through sixth grade. Emphasis is placed on “Christlikeness” and good sportsmanship—not championships and trophies.
Upward Sports Mission Statement: To introduce children to Jesus Christ by creating opportunities through sports. More information about Upward Sports can be found here.
Upward Soccer 2022 is available for children Pre K 4 - 6th grade. Four year old players must be 4 by January 1st, 2022.
Registration is $100.00 through February 6, 2021. Registration after February 6 is on a space available basis only; fee increases to $120.
*Registration costs include uniform shirt/shorts/socks. Players must provide their own shin guards and footwear/cleats.
Player Registration HERE
Volunteer Registration HERE.
Evaluations
Everyone is required to attend one evaluation. Evaluations for all age groups are held at the soccer fields of Friendswood Methodist. You will receive an email sign up for a time slot after registering. Slots are available on the following dates/time ranges.
Tuesday, February 1, 4:30 – 6 pm OR Sunday, February 6, 2 - 4 pm
Games/Practice
Teams are coed. You can exclude a night you are not available to practice. You can also request a carpool link to another player, but ONLY one (and that player must request a link to you for the system to recognize the request).
PreK4 (4 y/o by Jan 1, 2022) - Kinder
Practice/play their games on EITHER Friday evenings at 6:00 pm OR Saturday mornings at 8:30 am, at Friendswood Methodist for one hour (you choose which day).
1st - 4th grade
Practice one hour EITHER Monday or Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm at Friendswood Methodist. Games will be Saturday mornings at 10:00 and 11:00 am, also at Friendswood Methodist.
5th - 6th grade
Practice one hour EITHER Monday or Thursday evenings at 6:00 at Fellowship Bible Church (1720 E. Broadway, Pearland). Games will be Friday evenings at 6:00 pm, also at Fellowship Bible Church.
Dates
First practice - starting March 4 (on your team's assigned practice day)
First game - March 25 or 26
Last game - May 20 or 21
For more information, contact us at upward-soccer@friendswoodmethodist.org
Upward Football 2022 is available for children Kindergarten - 6th grade.
For more information on Upward Football & Soccer, contact Courtney Hoffman @ courtney@friendswoodmethodist.org