UPWARD SPRING SOCCER
At CCC Upward Soccer, our mission is to provide every child and teenager with an unforgettable sports experience where they feel valued and encouraged.
What Makes Our League Special?
✅ Equal playing time for all athletes
✅ Affordable and family-friendly
✅ Low time commitment
✅ Safe and supportive environment
✅ Rooted in Christian principles
✅ A true team sport experience
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 early afternoon depending on division).
Cost & Registration
💰 $125 per child | Registration opens January 1 and is complete upon full payment.
🚨 Late Registration Fee: $140 (after February 10)
👨👩👧 Sibling Discount Available!
What’s Included in Registration?
Every player receives the 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: February 10, 2025
⚽ Indoor Training: March 15 | Omaha Sports Complex
🏟 Preseason Game: March 22 | Omaha Sports Complex
🎉 Opening Game Day: March 29 | Omaha Sports Complex
🌱 Outdoor Games Begin: April 5 | CCC Sports Fields
🏆 Final Game: May 17 | CCC Sports Fields
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 Ryan & Rob at upward@cccomaha.org
“A coach will impact more people in one year than the average person will in an entire lifetime.” – Billy Graham
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. Can also earn volunteer hours toward the National Honor Society or school requirements.
✉ Sign up to referee! | Contact Ryan & Rob at upward@cccomaha.org
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 answer 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.
We understand the importance of allowing your child to play with a friend, and we will do our best to honor friend requests. However, please note that sometimes it may not be possible to accommodate a request if the friend is in a different grade, of the opposite sex, or has a different practice night preference. To improve the chances of honoring your request, please ensure that both you and the other parent coordinate your requests and match them accordingly. For example, your child might be in 2nd grade, while your friend's child is homeschooled and follows a mixed curriculum with 1st and 2nd grade subjects. Please remember that our league is organized based on grade level, not age.
CCC Upward Soccer will do its best to honor one friend request per child. Please note that multiple friend requests for the same team cannot be granted.
Practice Night Exclusions
Our practice nights are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. We can honor one practice night exclusion per player and are unable to accommodate specific practice night or time requests. If you and your friend request different practice nights, please note that the practice night exclusion will take priority over the friend request.
If you have multiple children playing in the league, please be aware that we cannot guarantee they will have practice on the same night.
Once registration closes, our CCC Upward Leadership Team will need 14 days to review all requests and organize teams. After this, we will communicate your child’s team placement, practice day/time, team name, coach, and season schedule via text and email. Please note that once this information is shared, we will not be able to accommodate any team or practice night changes 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! We need help with:
✅ Field setup & painting
✅ Mowing & field maintenance
✅ Game day setup & teardown
✅ Communications & admin support
✉ Interested? Contact Ryan & Rob at upward@cccomaha.org
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, however our game days draw large crowds who love to support local vendors.
✉ Interested? Contact us at upward@cccomaha.org
Location & Facilities
📍 Christ Community Church 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 made a bunch of new friends.” – Athlete
“This is my child’s fifth season with CCC Upward Sports. She has grown in confidence, made new friends, and learned so much in a positive, Christian environment.” – Parent
“CCC Upward Sports is family-friendly, fun, and affordable. We love the supportive atmosphere, great parking, and the community feel!” – Coach
Join Us for a Great Season!
📩 Questions? Contact Ryan & Rob at upward@cccomaha.org | 📞 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!
VOLUNTEERS
Help participants succeed by volunteering! Volunteer coaches are needed to lead our teams. Volunteer referees are also a vital part of the experience.
Coaches (Head Coach/Assistant)
What is required?
Complete the coach application
Attend the Coaches Training Meeting on Monday, February 26, from 6–7:30 PM
Lead a one-hour practice (first–sixth grade) during the week with your team during the season. CCC Upward Soccer will provide you with practice plans to help guide you with your practices.
Coach a one-hour game per week on Saturdays (first–sixth grade) during the season. Kindergarten group—Coaches will lead a mini-practice and mini-game once a week on Saturdays during the season (no practices during the week).
What is my role?
Teach the game through drills. Instruct the rules of the game. Instill sportsmanship with a competitive spirit. Lead the kids to know Jesus in a real way! Upward provides complete training assistance, including practice plans and drills, to help you succeed!
Contact Ryan & Rob | upward@cccomaha.org | 402.819.8664
How do I volunteer?
If your child is participating, sign up to coach when you register your child online.
If you are not registering a child to participate, or you have already registered your child, please contact Ryan & Rob | upward@cccomaha.org | 402.819.8664
Referees
What is required of me?
Complete a referee application online
Volunteer one to two hours refereeing games on Saturday mornings during the season
What is my role?
You are a role model on the field, providing encouragement to the players. You will control the game by making the necessary calls and enforcing the rules. We will provide referee training and mentorship prior to the season starting.
How do I volunteer?
If your child is participating, sign up to referee when you register your child online.
If you are not registering a child to participate, or you have already registered your child, please contact Ryan & Rob | upward@cccomaha.org | 402.819.8664
High School Volunteers
High school students can earn volunteer hours toward National Honors Society or your school's volunteer requirements! We will sign the required logging forms.
For more information, please contact Ryan & Rob | upward@cccomaha.org | 402.819.8664
We hope you can join us and spread the word for an awesome season of Upward Spring Soccer!
If you have any questions, please contact Ryan & Rob | upward@cccomaha.org | 402.819.8664