ROCSPORTS.
Upward is the sports ministry of Immanuel Baptist Church for children Kindergarten through 8th grade. Through sports, we hope to help people come to know what it means to have a relationship with God through Jesus. This is our priority. We also hope to see our participants develop relationships with one another and find community in our church.
Our sports leagues are designed to help any child, regardless of their athletic ability, have a fun learning experience through sports. Each child will receive equal playing time, loving instruction from a caring coach, devotions from the Bible at each practice, and prayer before every game.
Basketball will run from January 16 – February 27 in 2021 and will be limited in capacity due to COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines. We will be following all COVID-19 safety guidelines to help make our league safe for children, coaches and families.
We also offer summer sports camps and a ROCSPORTS High School Boys Basketball League. Sign-ups will always be available through this website and in person at the ROC.
If you have questions about Upward Sports, please contact Bradley Stevenson at: bradleys@ibclex.com or at (859) 685-3337.
Bradley Stevenson
Upward Sports Director
I have been blessed to be a part of ROCSPORTS at Immanuel since it started back in 1997. For someone who loves Jesus, sports and kids, ROCSPORTS was a great fit for me personally and my family to combine all three loves into a ministry.
– Eddie Dean
SUMMER CAMPS
IBC sports will be offering camps this summer for children who have completed Kindergarten through 12 years of age. These camps will provide an opportunity for your child to learn more about Jesus, make new friends and be active while learning more about various sports. All of our camp leaders have a desire for your child to know more about Jesus and to help nurture their understanding of him. We want all children to have safe and fun time while attending camp. Below are the weeks of camps along with the theme of each week. Each week long camp will be from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM and will take place at 3100 Tates Creek Road, Lexington, KY 40502. Full week camp fee is $150 per child. Discounts are available for multiple children and when you register for all camps. Registration information can be found below as well. Campers can choose to only attend part day as well (9-12 or 1-4). Cost for part day is $100 per week. Full time campers will be required to bring a lunch daily. Part time campers will not eat at camp.
June 21 – 25 – Flag Football
July 5 – 9 – Soccer
July 26-30 – Basketball
We will also be offering one-day camps for disc golf and volleyball (girls only). One day camps will be from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. One day camp fee is $50 per child.
June 12 – Disc Golf (Armstrong Mill Campus)
July 17 – Volleyball (Tates Creek Main Gym)
Registration begins November 1st – December 5th.
AGES:
Kindergarten – 8TH GRADE
PRICE:
Cost is $85 through December 11th
PRACTICES START:
January 11th
GAMES:
January 16th
Last game is February 27th
LOCATION:
Immanuel Baptist Church
3100 Tates Creek Rd
Lexington, KY 40502
GUIDELINES:
Please read the guidelines below before signing up.
Upward Covid Guidelines 2021
High School Basketball Boys League
REGISTRATION:
November 1st – December 5th
PRICE:
Cost is $85. Registration open until December 11th
Evaluations / Tryouts (must attend):
week of January 4th (tbd)
PRACTICE BEGINS:
Week of January 11th
GAMES BEGIN:
Sunday, January 17th
GAMES END:
February 28th