Welcome to Upward Soccer at CLA!
2026 Soccer League Update
Team structures for the 2026 season have been finalized!
We will continue to accept registrations based on team availability. If a team is full, participants will be placed on a waitlist and notified if a spot becomes available. See below for important 2026 dates!
If you have any questions, contact Melaney Patchett, League Director, at upwardsoccer@cla.church or (717) 379-1041. We are looking forward to a fantastic season!
We will continue to accept registrations based on team availability. If a team is full, participants will be placed on a waitlist and notified if a spot becomes available. See below for important 2026 dates!
If you have any questions, contact Melaney Patchett, League Director, at upwardsoccer@cla.church or (717) 379-1041. We are looking forward to a fantastic season!
Use this link to register for Upward Soccer!
League Overview
Upward Soccer provides an unforgettable sports experience, and you are invited to be part of it! This sports program will help your player develop skills, strengthen their character and have fun!
Every spring, CLA hosts its Upward Soccer League for kids age 5-grade 6 on our outdoor fields. Practices and games are held on Saturday mornings in March, April and May.
Every spring, CLA hosts its Upward Soccer League for kids age 5-grade 6 on our outdoor fields. Practices and games are held on Saturday mornings in March, April and May.
Our younger athletes (age 5-grade 2) play 4v4; our older athletes (grades 3-6) play 7v7.
- Players age 5-grade 2 have practice on Saturday at 9:00 AM, followed by a game at 10:00 AM.
- Players in grades 3-6 have practice on Saturday at 10:00 AM, followed by a game at 11:00 AM.
Devotions are held at the end of each practice, and we share a weekly devotion Parent Companion Guide so you can follow along with the devotion your child hears each week!
Important 2026 Dates
- Kickoff Event | March 7 (9:00-10:30 AM) – More details to come closer to this event
- 1st practice | March 14 – Practice only
- 1st game | March 21 – Starting on this date, practices AND games will be held weekly (except Easter weekend)
- NO practice/game Easter weekend | April 4
- Final games and Awards Celebration | May 23
Volunteer as a Referee
If you're interested in serving as a referee, we provide a compensation amount per game. We will provide the tools you need to be successful.
To learn more about serving as a ref, or with any questions about this role, contact Tim Patchett, Coach Commissioner, at upwardcoach@cla.church or (717) 440-3674.
To learn more about serving as a ref, or with any questions about this role, contact Tim Patchett, Coach Commissioner, at upwardcoach@cla.church or (717) 440-3674.
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For more than 30 years, Upward Sports has had an impact on local communities nationwide.
We are so grateful to be a part of it!
We are so grateful to be a part of it!