Children's & Youth Sports Ministry
Our children's recreation programs feature Upward, a  program designed for 1-6th grade children that promotes salvation, character and self-esteem. With Upward, every child is a winner.This three-focus strategy promotes:
- Salvation - To share the love of Jesus Christ with everyone involved.
- Character - To help every child grow as Jesus did - spiritually, physically, mentally and socially.
- Self-Esteem - To help every child grow in their understanding and enjoyment of sports.
Upward emphasizes Christ-likeness and good sportsmanship, not championships and trophies. In addition, Upward seeks to strengthen children and families by:
- Maximizing the family 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 the coach to focus on ministry instead of strategy by giving all children an equal opportunity to play.
- Training coaches and referees to encourage and teach, not intimidate.
- Maximizing ministry opportunities by exposing children to scripture-based devotions and half-time testimonies.
- Connection families to a local church.
- Providing opportunities to see changed hearts and lives among children, family members and volunteers.
Currently, the ROC has Upward Basketball, Upward Soccer, Upward Flag Football, Upward Cheerleading and ROC Volleyball programming. For more information, contact the Recreation Ministry office at 816-268-1527.
Upward Cheerleading Clinic- August 20th from 6:30-8:00pm at the ROC. This Clinic is for all the girls signed up for the Upward Fall Cheerleading season or those interested in signing up. For more information email Monica @ jdono816@aol.com or Kristy @ kkurtz@gnresound.com or call the ROC office 268-1527.
Flag Football & Cheerleading-Check back later for 2009 dates!
 First Baptist Raytown offers Upward Flag Football & Cheerleading. When you enroll your 1st-6th grader in Upward Flag Football & Cheerleading, they will recieve quality sports instruction by caring coaches and leaders. In addition, each cheerleader receives:
- An Upward Cheerleading top & skort
- Two cheer poms & a megaphone
- Upward Cheerleading face decals
- Upward Cheerleading car magnet
- Individual awards after each game
- End of the season award
Each football player receives:
- An Upward Flag Football reversible jersey
- Flag belt
- Wristband with vinyl window for playcard
- Upward Flag Football car magnet
- Individual awards after each practice and game
- End of the season award
For more information on the next session of Upward Flag Football, call 816-268-1527 or email info@fbroc.com.
Are you looking for a place to serve? Become a coach or referee for Upward! Download our application here.
Upward Basketball & Cheerleading-Check back later for 2009 dates!
Upward promotes character and self-esteem while teaching basketball and cheer skills and techniques in a Christian environment, and with caring coaches and leaders.
Upward Basketball and Cheerleading
Equal teams * Equal opportunities * Equal playing time
Practices begin the week of December 3
Awards ceremony concludes season on February 24
Registration cost per child for basketball is $60.
Registration cost per child for cheerleading is $65.
After November 3, add $10.
Some scholarships available.
Deadline for registration is November 8.
Register online at fbroc.com or drop off registration form at the recreation office.
For more information, call 816-268-1527 or e-mail info@fbroc.com
Volleyball Leagues-Coming Soon!
 ROC Recreation leagues help children and youth build self-esteem, learn teamwork and expand their sports skills. The leagues are led by caring coaches and leaders in a Christian environment. Volleyball Leagues for 5th-8th grades are available in the spring. Register online here .
 Upward Soccer-Coming Soon!
Upward Soccer is a great opportunity for children age 4 through 6th grade to learn and play soccer. Upward Soccer focuses on sportsmanship and Christ-likeness in game play. Leagues form each spring. Register online here .
Coaches Needed
Adult coaches are needed for the Volleyball and Soccer leagues. Teen assistant coaches are also needed. If you have a heart for kids, volleyball or soccer then this is the place for you. We will have a training meeting coming up soon. For more information contact David Bundrick, the Recreation Outreach Pastor at 268-1528 or dbundrick@firstbaptistraytown.com
Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to work as wellness attendants, personal trainers and receptionists. All volunteers are required to fill out a background check. Download the form here. In addition, volunteers must adhere to the church's Child Protection Policy. For more information, please call 816-268-1527.
Scholarships
A scholarship fund has been established for the youth sports programs offered through the ROC. This fund enables us to accept every child who has a desire to participate. Please prayerfully consider contributing to ROC scholarship fund.
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