UPWARD flag football

At CCC Upward Flag Football, 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

Who Can Play?

Our league is open to boys and girls ages 5 through high school. With growing excitement and participation, we currently offer (divisions subject to change based on registration numbers:

Register with grade for Fall 2025 for correct division assignment

  • Kindergarten/1st Grade Division 

  • 2nd/3rd Grade Division

  • 4th/5th Grade Division 

  • 6th/7th Grade Division 

  • 8th through 12th Grade Division

Whether your child is new to flag football or has been playing for years, we welcome all skill levels and strive to create a balanced and enjoyable experience for every player.


Time Commitment

Practices – One 60-minute evening practice per week (Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday).

Kindergarten/1st Grade Division  – No weekday practice; instead, they have a 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 April 7th and is complete upon full payment.
Late Registration Fee: $140 (after June 7th)
Sibling Discount Available!

What’s Included in Registration?

Every player receives the Fall Flag Football Player Kit, which includes:

  • Reversible jersey

  • Shorts (no pocket shorts are allowed)

  • Flag football belt & flags

  • Age & size-appropriate football

  • Player wristband (older divisions)

Player provides: Mouth guards (required for all ages) & Football Cleats (optional for kindergarten/1st grade division)

Uniform Sizing

Please be aware when ordering your child/teen football uniform kit.  See referenced sizes here.

UPWARD CHEER

At CCC Upward Cheer, our mission is to give every child an unforgettable experience where they feel valued, encouraged, and confident — both on and off the field.

WHAT MAKES OUR LEAGUE SPECIAL?

  • Welcoming environment for all skill levels

  • Affordable and family-friendly

  • Low time commitment

  • Positive and supportive coaching

  • Rooted in Christian principles

  • Builds teamwork, confidence, and spirit

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Our cheer program is open to boys and girls ages 5 through 5th grade. Whether your child is brand new to cheer or has cheered before, we offer a fun, encouraging environment for everyone to learn and grow!

Register based on your child’s grade for Fall 2025

TIME COMMITMENT

Practices – One 60-minute evening practice per week (Thursday)
Games – One game per week on Saturdays (with a rotating schedule)

Our cheer squads cheer at CCC Upward Flag Football games and participate in fun performances throughout the season.

COST & REGISTRATION

$125 per child | Registration opens April 7th and is complete upon full payment.
Late Registration Fee: $140 (after June 7th)
Sibling Discount Available!

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION?

Each cheerleader receives the Fall Cheerleader Kit, which includes:

  • Cheer top & skort

  • Cheer poms

  • Devotional materials

Participants provide: Comfortable tennis shoes and a great attitude!

Uniform Sizing

Please be aware when ordering your child's cheer uniform kit.  See referenced sizes here.


Key Dates - 2025 Season

  • Registration Deadline: June 7, 2025

  • Player Evaluations: This year, evaluations will be determined by a series of objective questions to help balance teams.
    No in-person evaluations this season.

  • Teams Assigned & Contacted: By Friday, June 20
    (Parents/Guardians will receive an email/text)

  • Coaches Meeting: June 24 | CCC

Game Schedule

  • Opening Game Day: August 16 | CCC Sports Fields

  • No Games on August 30 (Labor Day Weekend)

  • Final Game: October 11 | 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, including practice plans.

Coaching commitment: 1 practice and 1 game day per week.

Sign up to coach: Contact the CCC Upward Leadership Team 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.

We are looking for adults, college students, and high school students. Volunteer hours may also count toward National Honor Society or school requirements.

Sign up to referee: Contact the CCC Upward Leadership Team at upward@cccomaha.org

Friend & Sibling Requests

At CCC Upward Flag Football, we strive to create balanced teams using a set of questions during registration. Parents/guardians are asked to answer these questions as objectively as possible, based on how their child/teen would perform in a recreational setting.

While our system isn't perfect, it helps us draft teams with similar skill levels. Some teams may still win more games than others, and that’s okay.

We value friendships and will do our best to honor one friend request per child. However, we cannot accommodate:

  • Requests involving different grades

  • Requests across genders

  • Conflicting practice night preferences

To increase the likelihood of a friend request being honored, make sure both parents enter matching requests during registration.

Please remember: our league is organized by grade level, not age.

We cannot honor multiple friend requests for one team.

Practice Night Exclusions

Practice nights are held on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. We can honor one practice night exclusion per player, but cannot accept requests for specific times.

If a friend request conflicts with a practice night exclusion, the exclusion takes priority.

If you have multiple children in the league, please note:

  • We cannot guarantee the same practice night for siblings

After registration closes, our team will take 14 days to process all requests and assign teams. You’ll then receive your child’s:

  • Team name

  • Practice day and time

  • Coach info

  • Season schedule

All of this will be communicated via text and email. Once teams are set, no changes can be made due to league size and logistics.

Ways to Help Beyond Coaching

It takes a team of volunteers to make CCC Upward Soccer a success. We’re looking for help with:

  • Field setup and painting

  • Mowing and field maintenance

  • Game day setup and teardown

  • Communications and admin support

Interested in helping? Contact the CCC Upward Leadership Team 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, we’d love to hear from you.

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

Location

Christ Community Church Sports Fields | 404 S. 108th Ave, Omaha, NE 68154

 

Practices & Games

The season runs from the week of August 5 through the week of October 12, excluding Labor Day weekend.

Practices: One sixty-minute weekly practice | Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday | 5:30–8:30 PM | CCC sports fields.  

Games: One game per week | Saturdays | CCC sports fields

Questions? Contact the upward team | upward@cccomaha.org |

 
 

 

VOLUNTEERS

 
 

Interested in Helping?

It takes a giant team of volunteers to live out the mission of CCC Upward Flag Football. We could use help in the following: 

  • Setting up the flag football fields before the season starts 

  • Painting the fields weekly 

  • Mowing the grass weekly

  • Setting up on game day

  • Tearing down on game day 

  • Refereeing 

  • Coaching 

  • Administrative

Testimonials

“CCC Upward Sports is awesome! I am having a lot of fun on and off the field, and I made a bunch of new friends.”  –Athlete

“This is my child’s third season in CCC Upward Sports. She has been pushed to learn new skills, make new friends, and develop her self-esteem in a positive, healthy, Christian environment.” –Parent

“CCC Upward Sports is a wholesome, family-friendly, fun, and low-investment (time and money) activity for kids. It’s in one location, has easy parking, and offers a great atmosphere where young kids get introduced to the sport, while older kids have an opportunity to play that may not be available otherwise.” –Coach

We hope you can join us and spread the word for an awesome season of Upward Flag Football!  

If you have any questions, please contact the upward team| upward@cccomaha.org |