MILLIONS OF KIDS. THOUSANDS OF COMMUNITIES. COUNTLESS CHANGED LIVES. FIND OUT WHY!
The mission of Upward Sports at Christ Community Church is to give every child and teenager an equal opportunity to play and learn youth sports—whether they’re new to the game or have been playing for years. Our desire is that your child will develop great character in a team environment and make lasting memories and friendships along the way! Upward Sports is a cost-affordable, family-friendly league offering soccer, flag football, and cheer for children and youth. All practices and games take place at the Christ Community Church sports fields in Omaha, Nebraska.
UPWARD SPRING SOCCER
At CCC Upward Soccer, our mission is to create an unforgettable sports experience for every child and teenager—one where they feel valued, encouraged, and excited to grow both on and off the field.
What Makes Our League Special?
✅ Every player guaranteed at least half-game participation, promoting fairness & fun for all
✅ Affordable and family-friendly
✅ Low time commitment for busy families
✅ Safe and supportive environment
✅ Rooted in Christian principles
✅ Focus on developing skills, confidence, and teamwork
Who Can Play?
Our league is open to boys and girls from age 5 through 12th grade. Depending on registration numbers, we offer:
Boys Divisions
Girls Divisions
Co-Ed High School Divisions
Whether your child is brand-new to soccer, has years of experience, or is hoping to rediscover the joy of the game after feeling burnt out, all skill levels are welcome. We provide a low-pressure, encouraging environment where players can have fun, grow, and enjoy soccer again.
Season Details
Time Commitment
📅 Practices – One 60-minute evening practice per week (Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday).
👦 Kindergarten teams – No weekday practice; instead, they have a 15-minute mini-practice before their Saturday game.
⚽ Games – One game per week on Saturdays (morning or afternoon depending on division).
Cost & Registration
💰 $130 per child
Registration opens December 20th and is complete once full payment is received. Registration closes February 1st.
Please register your child/teenager in the grade they are currently in for the spring soccer season.
👨👩👧 Sibling Discount Available!
What’s Included in Registration?
Every player receives a Spring Soccer Player Kit, which includes:
Reversible jersey
Shorts (no pockets)
Socks
Age-appropriate soccer ball
Player provides: Cleats (optional for kindergarten) & shin guards (required for all ages).
Key Dates
📅 Registration Deadline: Sunday, February 1st, 2026
📣 By Saturday, February 21st, 2026:
Communication of your child’s team placement, practice day/time, team name, coach, and season schedule will be sent via text and email.
⚽ Indoor Practice/Training:
Saturday, March 21, 2025 | Omaha Sports Complex - 14706 Giles Rd, Omaha (Times TBA based on division).
🏟️ Indoor Games:
Saturday, March 28 & Saturday, April 11 | Omaha Sports Complex - 14706 Giles Rd, Omaha (Times TBA based on division).
🎉 Outdoor Games:
Saturdays, April 18–May 16 (no games on Easter weekend — April 4) | CCC Sports Fields - 404 S 108th Ave, Omaha (Times TBA based on division).
🌱 No Makeup Games throughout the season
Uniform Sizing
Please be aware when ordering your child/teen uniform kit. See referenced sizes below.
VOLUNTEERS
Get Involved!
Coaching Opportunities
Do you love Jesus and want to make an impact on kids and teens? You don’t need prior coaching experience—just a willingness to lead! We’ll equip you with all the tools you need. Coaching is a 1 practice and 1 game day per week commitment.
Sign up to coach! | Contact us at upward@cccomaha.org or by text at (402) 819-8664
“A coach will impact more people in one year than the average person will in an entire lifetime.” – Billy Graham
📘 Coach’s Training:
Monday, February 16, 2026 | CCC — Christ Community Church
6:00 PM–7:30 PM (90-minute training)
If you can’t make the training, don’t let that stop you from signing up — we’ll make sure you’re set up and supported!
Referee Positions (Paid & Volunteer)
Looking to earn extra cash? We pay our referees! No experience? No problem. We provide training! Looking for Adults, College Kids, High school students who have a background in soccer, however not required as we have great training and want to be a part of our Upward Referee Team! Can also earn volunteer hours toward National Honor Society or school requirements.
Sign up to referee! | Contact us at upward@cccomaha.org or by text at (402) 819-8664
⚽ Referee Training:
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | Omaha Sports Complex — 14706 Giles Rd, Omaha
(Time TBA)
Friend & Sibling Requests
At CCC Upward Soccer, we strive to create balanced teams by evaluating players through a set of questions during registration. We ask that each parent/guardian answers these questions as objectively as possible, based on how their child/teen would perform within our recreational soccer league (rather than in a different league, travel, or club team). Objectivity is key to helping us draft teams with equal skill levels. While this system is not perfect, we work hard to balance teams as fairly as possible. However, we acknowledge that some teams may win more games than others.
Friend Request Policy (Age-Based Divisions)
We understand the importance of allowing your child to play with a friend, and we will do our best to honor one friend request per child. To improve the chances of matching your child with a friend, please ensure that both families submit the same request.
Please note that some requests may not be possible to accommodate if:
The children fall into different age divisions,
They are of the opposite sex in a division that uses separate boys/girls teams, or
They have different practice night preferences.
For example, your child may be 8 years old (U9), while the requested friend recently turned 9 and plays in the U11 division. Our league is organized by age, not grade, so both the age and birthdate cutoff help determine division placement.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation—our goal is to create balanced, fun, and developmentally appropriate teams for every player.
Please note that multiple friend requests for the same child or team are not allowed. We kindly ask that you honor our league guidelines so we can create balanced, fun, and fair teams for everyone.
Practice Night Exclusions
Our practice nights are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings. We will do our best to honor one practice-night exclusion per player. However, due to the size of our league, please understand that we cannot guarantee this request will be honored.
We are unable to accommodate specific time requests on practice nights.
If you submit both a friend request and a practice-night exclusion, please note that the practice-night exclusion will take priority if the two conflict.
If you have multiple children playing in the league, please be aware that we cannot guarantee they will have practice on the same night.
CCC Upward Leadership Team will communicate your child’s team placement, practice day/time, team name, coach, and season schedule via text and email by end of day February 21st. .
Once your child or teenager has been placed on a team, we are not able to make changes or move players to different teams due to the size of our league.
🙌 Ways to Help Beyond Coaching
It takes a team of volunteers to make CCC Upward Soccer a success — and we’d love your help!
Volunteer time is flexible based on what you can provide (once a week, every other week, or occasionally) during the soccer season (mid-March through the week before Memorial Day).
We need help with:
✅ Gameday Team
Set up fields, break down fields, assist with MC’ing, and help create a fun Saturday experience.
✅ Mowing & Field Maintenance
If you have availability during the week, we can use help mowing and maintaining the Christ Community Church sports fields.
✅ Communications & Admin Support
Help with parent communication, scheduling, and behind-the-scenes organization.
Interested?
Contact us at upward@cccomaha.org or by text at (402) 819-8664
Food Trucks at Game Days
We love supporting local businesses! If you or someone you know operates a food or refreshment truck, let us know. While we can’t guarantee sales, our game days draw large crowds who love to support local vendors.
Interested? Contact us at upward@cccomaha.org or by text at (402) 819-8664
Location & Facilities
📍 CCC Sports Fields | 404 S. 108th Ave, Omaha, NE 68154
📍 Omaha Sports Complex | 14706 Giles Rd, Omaha, NE 68138
Testimonials
“CCC Upward Sports is awesome! I’ve had so much fun on and off the field, and I’ve made so many new friends. I can’t wait to play again next season!”
– Sam, Athlete
“This is my child’s sixth season with CCC Upward Sports. She has grown in confidence, built great friendships, and learned so much in a positive, Christ-centered environment. We are so grateful for this league.”
– Joe, Parent
“CCC Upward Sports is family-friendly, fun, and affordable. The coaches are encouraging, the atmosphere is uplifting, and the whole experience feels like community. We love it here!”
– Coach Jill
Join Us for a Great Season!
📩 Questions? Contact us at upward@cccomaha.org or by text at (402) 819-8664
We’d love to have your family be part of CCC Upward Soccer this spring! Be sure to invite your child’s friend to register too!
