oVCN SPORTS
OVCN Sports
Pre-K - 5th Grade
OVCN Sports takes the focus away from the scoreboard and places it on things that truly matter like team work, skill building, and community. We focus on what it means to live a life of faith and place your hope and trust in Jesus Christ.
Kids 4 years old – 5th grade are invited to play:
- Flag Football in the fall
- Cheerleading in the fall
- Basketball in the winterÂ
- Soccer in the spring
- Run the Race (fall & spring)
We invite you to be a part of the OVCN Sports family and to play with purpose!
Don't miss the next season!
Never miss information on our next seasons of OVCN Sports. Place your name on our interest list and you will receive emails when our future seasons are open for registration.Â
Flag Football & Cheer
Registration opens in June, the season starts in August and lasts eight weeks. It ends with an Awards Celebration in the OVCN Sanctuary. Teams practice once a week and games are on Saturday mornings. Flag football is co-ed.
Basketball
Registration for basketball has closed.
Registration opens in November, the season starts in December and lasts eight weeks. It ends with an Awards Celebration in the OVCN Sanctuary. Teams practice once a week and games are on Saturday mornings. All teams are co-ed.
RUN THE RACE
Run the Race is a running club for 3rd-5th graders that focuses on what it means to live a life of faith and place your hope and trust in Jesus Christ through running.
- An ten-week training program leading up to a 1-mile fun run.
- Two practices a week.
- Cost is $50 and includes a shirt, hat, journal and race registration fee for a fun run.
During practices, Head Coach Kim Peters will demonstrate different jogging, running, sprinting, pacing, and other techniques as well as stretching, nutrition, and journaling.
Soccer
Registration opens in February, the season starts in March and lasts eight weeks. It ends with an Awards Celebration in the OVCN Sanctuary. Teams practice once a week and games are on Saturday mornings.Â
All teams are co-ed. Shin guards are required, and cleats are recommended.
Registration is open until February 27, and the season starts in March and lasts eight weeks.
- K4/K5 and 1st-2nd grade teams practice on Thursdays Â
- 3rd-5th grade teams practice on TuesdaysÂ
- Games are on Saturday morningsÂ
- Practices and games are at Wilson K-8
All teams are co-ed. Shin guards are required, and cleats are recommended.
COMMONLY Asked questions
IS OVCN SPORTS FOR ATHLETES ONLY?
No. We believe that all children deserve opportunities to be active, learn, and have fun! That's why our inclusive system ensures equal play time, no matter the skill level.
IS EQUIPMENT NEEDED?
Soccer requires shin guards and athletic shoes or cleats. Basketball and Cheer require athletic shoes and Flag Football requires athletic shoes or cleats. If your child has a ball to practice at home with, that will improve their skills exponentially, but this is not required.
All other equipment is provided by us.
WHAT'S THE COST?
All sports cost $110. There are no discounts available for siblings, but if you need financial assistance you can email [email protected]. 50% scholarships are available for a coach's or referee's child as well.
The registration fee includes a uniform.
ARE OVCN SPORTS FOR CHURCH MEMBERS ONLY?
N0! You do not have to attend services at OVCN to participate in our youth sports program. All kids in our community are welcome!
HOW ARE TEAMS SELECTED?
Each team should have an even mix of seasoned or skilled players and new(er) players if possible. If your child would like to play with a friend, please include this request on your registration form.
WHAT IS TRAINING DAY?
Training Day is one of the tools we use to help us create fair teams. Each child is invited to come and run through the available drills to help us assess their skill level.
HOW LONG IS A SEASON?
Typically each season lasts about eight weeks and ends with an Awards Celebration in the OVCN Sanctuary.
