Sports & Recreation
Sports and recreation play a very important role at New Hope. We believe God wants us to enjoy life, and we enjoy having a good time together through sports and recreation. There is usually some type of sports league going on throughout the year at New Hope. All of our leagues are co-ed, and we encourage anyone who is interested, whether you are a beginner or pro, to play. (You must be 16 years of age to participate in a sports league.) Our philosophy regarding sports and recreation is simply to have fun - period. Our goal is to make sure everyone gets to play, friendships are formed, no one is injured, and everyone has a great time!
The following is a brief description of the various sports and recreational related events at New Hope.
Co-Ed Softball
2009 Schedule | Rules (.pdf format) New Hope has its own co-ed softball league. There are generally 10 to 12 teams in the league with 8 to 10 of the teams from our church. Games normally begin in mid-May and are played only on Saturdays at a local city park through mid-August. A minimum of three women are required to play in the field at all times. All team members are allowed to bat. It is slow pitch with the team at bat providing their own pitcher.Co-Ed Volleyball
New Hope has its own co-ed volleyball league. There are generally 8 teams in the league. There is normally a volleyball league in the fall, spring and in the summer. Games are played here at New Hope in the gym Sunday evenings. Teams play either at 5:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Teams play until time is called and then switch courts. Six players are allowed on the court at a time with a minimum of two women.
Basketball - Grades 1st through 5th
Upward basketball
Cheer - Grades 1st through 5th
Upward Cheer
Cycling
Outspokin' For Jesus! is New Hope's Christian Cycling Club. Rides are scheduled every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. The motto of this outreach ministry is "Through Our Spokes, God Speaks". Lots of fun and fellowship with this group while making the world a better place on two wheels. Check out our website for lots of photos, maps, scheduled rides, and what we've accomplished since we started in 2006:
Outspokin' for Jesus
Call Ron for ride details - (619) 997-9818