Upward soccer niles

Important 2023 Season dates

May 15 - Early Registration

June 1 - Registration Price Increases

June 13 (POSTPONED TO JUNE 15)  - Evaluation Day (5:30PM-7:30PM)

June 24 - Evaluation Day (10AM-12PM)

July 1 - Registration Closes

August 7 - 1st Week of Practice

August 19 - Opening Ceremonies

October 7 - Closing Ceremonies


If you have questions, please email us! 

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Pray through the season

Expand the sections below to see the weekly Upward Soccer prayer focus and the devotional topics that will be covered at each week's practices. Pray your way through the 2023 season!

2022 Season Highlights video!

League information

Summit Church's Upward Soccer league is 4 vs. 4 (5yrs - 2nd grade) and 7 vs. 7 (3rd - 6th grade) soccer. We play on smaller fields and with fewer players per team than most leagues. Smaller teams allow coaches to give more individual attention to each player and allows players more opportunities with the ball.


The league consists of 4 divisions, K-5, 1st-2nd grade, 3rd-4th grade, and 5th-6th grade. Each division is mixed gender, and we make an effort to spread gender and skill level out evenly across each team. 


The league runs from August - October for kids who are 5 (by end of year) through 6th grade. Teams practice once per week, and all games are played on Saturdays. Every game and every practice is hosted at Summit Fields, on the campus of Summit Church. 


If you need to get in contact with Summit's Upward Soccer league, 

please email us or call (269) 340-7518.


Upward Soccer 2023

We want to say "thank you" to all of the volunteers, coaches, and referees that made last season a success! 

This league can't happen without great people who love Jesus and want to share that with others through soccer. 

Now, as we enter into our 2023 season, we are looking forward to another great year! 


If you are interested in volunteering with Upward Soccer, please consider filling out the forms below! 

Thank you for your interest in Upward Soccer Niles at Summit Church!


Salvador's Story

Watch as Salvador shares his story from the 2019 season and the incredible impact

it had on his team! If you are interested in coaching, fill out this form. 

  • The best way to get updates throughout the season is by following us on Facebook at Upward Soccer Niles. We will communicate special dates, potential cancellations, and other updates. You can also use it to message us if you have questions.

More than a Game

Upward Soccer programs around the nation offer an excellent sports experience while promoting positive Christ-centered values. We are not simply running a sports program. We are making an effort to impact our community and our kids for Jesus.