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When is a game more than just a game?  Upward Sports Leagues offer incredible Bible-based team sports for kids in Grades K-8.  While they learn the skills of the game, they're also learning sportsmanship and valuable principles from God's Word. 

The Upward Sports Staff at Redland Baptist Church desire to change this generation and recognize that every kid is a winner. Additionally, Upward seeks to strengthen children and their families by:

  • Maximizing the families' schedules by having only one hour of practice and one game a week.
  • Facilitating an atmosphere of sportsmanship by not keeping league standings in any division.
  • Allowing all children an equal opportunity to play.
  • Training coaches and referees to encourage and teach, not intimidate.
  • Providing opportunities to see changed hearts and lives among children, family members, and volunteers.

Registration Fees:

Early registration (August 1st to October 30th) costs $85 per child

Any registration after October 31st, the cost is $95 per child.

Deadline to register is November 20, 2011

Online registration is now open. Please feel free to pick up a registration form at Redland Baptist Church to register. Please note that payment is due at the time of registration.

For more information contact Wendy Callahan at 301-460-3748.

Evaluations will be held on November 5th and 12th at 9am –noon in the ROC the new recreation facility at Redland Baptist Church. Practices begin the week of December 5th. The first Game Day is January 14th and Closing Ceremonies will be held on March 17th.

Welcome Coaches

A special thank you to all of our coaches, referees, and volunteers who make this ministry possible. Through many of you children's lives have been, and will continue to be changed. If you are interested in coaching or other volunteer opportunities, we are always looking for people to serve.  We offer training for all positions listed below:

  • Coaches and Assistant Coaches
  • Concessions (Game Day)
  • Referees
  • Setup teams
  • Prayer Commissioner
  • Evaluations (Pre-Season) November 5th and 12th from 9:00am to noon(at Redland Baptist Church in the new recreation facility, the ROC)

If you have a heart for coaching and growing children through sports, we would love for you to be a part of our team. To sign up as a volunteer, contact Wendy Callahan at 301-460-3748 or email .

Volunteers must attend the scheduled training meeting on Sunday, October 23rd at 1 pm if they have not already attended one.

For more information contact Wendy Callahan 301-460-3748 or email .