Upward Sports

Boys and girls rising K5 – 5th grade are eligible to play in our 2026 Fall Flag Football season. Stay tuned as expansion into older age groups is opened.

All practices and games are held on our church campus: 7900 Ten Ten Road, Raleigh NC 27603.
For Flag Football, practices and games are held on the fields behind the main church building. To access the fields, park in the main parking lot in the front of the church, and then walk around back.

Practices are held on our church campus, and your child’s team will practice 1x/week on either Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday evenings. Specific times are TBD. Each practice is 60 minutes in length.

The registration fee is $100 per child for the season, and includes a reversible jersey top, flag belt, wrist coach, football, and end-of-season gift. Families are responsible for providing their child all other required and optional gear, so please also factor that into your individual budget.

If you and your family need financial assistance, please reach out to Sports Director Michael Zaronas to discuss an application – michael@calvaryraleigh.com

Families are responsible for providing their child with athletic shorts (preferably black and without pockets), cleats, mouthguard, and water. The registration fee covers a reversible jersey top, flag belt, wrist coach, football, and end-of-season gift.

You do not! We welcome all individuals from our community, regardless of church membership or religious affiliation.

Children of all experience levels are welcome! Whether it’s your child’s first time playing the sport or they have multiple years of experience, our coaches are equipped to meet your child at their individual skill level and help them grow at their own pace. In addition, regardless of experience level, all participants will receive equal play time in games, ensuring every child receives an equal opportunity to cultivate their skills.

Yes! We love to involve parents in their child’s experience. Please fill out this form if you would like to volunteer: https://calvaryraleigh.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1200857.

Our coaches are a mixture of church members, parents of players, and individuals in the community.

Regardless of their affiliation with our program, we hold all of our coaches to high standards of Christlike conduct and leadership. All of our volunteers must first pass a mandatory background check, and our coaches must demonstrate a growing relationship with Jesus before being placed in charge of their team.

If you would like more information or want to report a concern, please contact Sports Director Michael Zaronas – michael@calvaryraleigh.com

Yes! While our church is located in a safe area, the safety and security of every child and family on our campus is a top priority. Members of our trained security team will be present during all practices and games to help provide a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for everyone in attendance.

Our team will also help monitor entrances, parking areas, and activity spaces to ensure children remain safely on campus during programs and are released appropriately at the end of each event.

Yes! Portable restrooms and hand-washing stations will be available next to the fields on practice nights and game days. Concessions will be available for purchase on game days.