Sports & Fitness
Youth Sports
Sports provide a fun environment for kids to learn healthy competition, specific skills, and life lessons. At Johnson Ferry, we offer kids of all ages opportunities to develop athletically, mentally, socially, and spiritually as they enjoy sports all year round. All of our leagues are coached by men and women who have been background checked.
winter
Upward Basketball
Season: November - February
Registration: CLICK HERE
Cost: $125 early bird, $140 after September 30
Participants: Kids aged K5-5th grade
Schedule:
- Practice once a week for one hour.
- Games on Saturday
SHINE Bowling
Season: January-February 2024
REGISTRATION:
Cost: $50
Participants:
- Anyone 8 and older
Schedule:
- Games are held at Stars and Strikes in Woodstock, GA
Spring
Upward Baseball
Season: February – May
Registration:
Cost: $125 early bird; $140 after January 31
Participants:
- Boys 4 years – 7th grade
Schedule:
- Practice 1 hour for 4-6-year-olds
- Practice 90min for 1st-7th grade
Games on Saturday
Upward Softball
Season: February – May
Registration:
Cost: $125 early bird; $140 after January 31
Participants
- Girls 4 years – 5th grade
Schedule
- Practice 1 hour for 4-5-year-olds
- Practice 90min for 1st-5th grade
- Games on Saturday
Upward Girl's Volleyball
Season: February – May
Registration:
Cost: $125 early bird; $140 after February 7
Participants
- Girls 4th-9th grade
Schedule
- Practice: 90 minutes once a week.
- Games: on Saturday
SHINE Basketball
Season: March-May
Registration:
Cost: $50
Participants
- Ages 8-25
Schedule
- Games on Saturday
Worship Through Dance
Season: Year-round
Registration: OPENS NOVEMBER
Participants
- Children 18 months – 12th grade
Summer
Dance Camp - Preschool
2024 Camp Dates: July 8-12 | 9:30-11:30am
Registration:
Cost: $140
Participants
- Girls 3-5 years old
Schedule
- Includes Ballet, Jazz, and Craft
- Ballet shoes required
Dance Camp - Elementary
Golf Camp
2024 Camp Dates: July 15-19 | 8:30am-noon
Registration:
Cost: $99
Participants
- Boys and Girls ages 4-9
Rising Stars Basketball Camp
2024 Camp Dates: June 10-13
Registration:
Cost: $295 (Full-Day: 8:30am-4pm) | $220 (Half-Day | 8:30am-1pm)
Participants: Boys and girls ages 5-14
SHINE Soccer
Season: June-July
Registration:
Cost: $50
Participants
- Kids aged 8-18
Schedule
- Games are on Saturday in the Activities Center
Fall
Crossover Basketball
Season: July-October
Registration: CLICK HERE
Cost: $135 early bird; $150 beginning July 22
Participants
- Boys and girls 6th-9th grade
Crossover Flag Football
Season: August-October
Registration: CLICK HERE
Cost: $135 early bird; $150 beginning July 22
Participants
- Boys, 6th-8th grade
- Girls, 6th-9th grade
Upward Flag Football
Season: August-October
Registration: CLICK HERE
Cost: $125 early bird, $140 beginning August 1
Participants
- Boys, 1st-5th grade
Schedule
- Practice once a week for one hour.
- Games on Saturday / 1-2 on weeknights
- No practice or game during fall break.
Upward Soccer K3
Season: August-October
Registration:CLICK HERE
Cost: $95
Participants
- Boys and Girls, age 3 (by September 1, 2024)
Schedule
- Meet on Saturdays to learn the basics of Soccer.
- No practice or game during fall break.
Upward Soccer
Season: August-October
Registration: CLICK HERE
Cost: $125 early bird; $140 beginning July 31
Participants
- Boys and Girls, age 4-6th Grade
Fall Worship Through Dance
Season: August-December
Registration: CLICK HERE
Cost: TBD
Participants
- Children 18 months – 12th grade
Run Club
Season: September-November
Registration: CLICK HERE
Cost: $135
Participants
- Children + Adults
- (children must be at least 10 years old)
Please CLICK HERE to see the Gym and Walking Track hours of operation for this week.
Adult Fitness
It’s the best-kept secret in East Cobb. Johnson Ferry Fitness offers classes of varied intensity for all ages. We offer free childcare for a large portion of our schedule.
Pilates Classes
Bootcamp/HIIT Classes
Barre
Senior Fitness
Join the Johnson Ferry Running Club
Come join our Johnson Ferry Running Club this fall! This training will be similar to C25K (Couch to 5K) but includes Boys, Girls, Teenagers, College Students, Adults, Parents, and just about anyone interested in preparing for and running a 5K Race.
Training begins September 3, and the final race will be on Saturday, November 9.
Registration fee includes a running shirt, medal, and covers the race entry fee.
Adult Sports
Grown-ups need a little competition too! Scratch the competitive itch with several co-ed adult sports. We offer different divisions for all skill levels. This is a great way to get some exercise, meet your neighbors, and have fun!
Co-Ed Adult Kickball
(Fall)
Co-Ed Adult Volleyball
(Spring)
Men’s Basketball
(Summer)
Pickleball
(Year-round)
Coaching and Support
We offer multiple opportunities for those interested in officiating sports, including baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, and softball.
Coaching
Apply to be a Head or Assistant Coach for one of our youth sports leagues/programs: baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, girls volleyball, flag football, Crossover Basketball, travel basketball, and/or SHINE Sports (special needs).
Referee/Officiating
Johnson Ferry Sports offers an array of programs for those interested in officiating Upward sports, including: baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, and softball. Apply now to get involved!
Special Needs Sports Buddy
Apply to be a Buddy for SHINE Sports, our program for participants with special needs held throughout the year. Sports Buddies are individuals (adults and students) who work one-on-one, shadowing a child during our SHINE Sports events. The buddy’s level of involvement with each sport depends on the individual needs of each player.
Connect
Danny Downing – Associate Pastor
678.784.5300
