Journey Basketball League
Who it's For
K–6th Grade • Boys & Girls Basketball & Cheerleading
Discipling the next generation through basketball and cheer. We Equip, Empower, and Elevate every athlete—on the court, on the sidelines, and in life.
Quick Snapshot
- Who: Boys & Girls, K–6th Grade (Basketball & Cheerleading)
- When: Practices on weeknights · Games on Saturday
- Where: Marion · Stoney Point · Northland
- Starts: Registration opens Oct 7
- Registration: Parents register their child at the preferred practice location
- Cost: $110
Practices and Games
- Practice Begins: Week of Jan 5
- Marion & Stoney Point – Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri between 5 – 8PM
- Northland – Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri between 5 – 8PM; Wed between 5-6PM
- Gamedays: Saturdays, Jan 17 to Mar 7
- Celebration Night: Mar 10
Register based on preferred practice location. Games rotate between locations.
- Antioch Christian Church – Marion Campus (433 Cross Rd, Marion)
- Antioch Christian Church – Stoney Point Campus (300 Stoney Point Rd SW, Cedar Rapids)
- The Church on Northland (5200 Northland Ave NE, Cedar Rapids)
Get Involved!
Journey Pillars Game Format
Distinctives
- Prayer at center court
- Spiritual devotions weekly
- No league standings — focus on growth, not records
- Trained coaches who mentor and teach
Get Involved
We thrive through volunteers! Roles include:
- Coaches and Assistants
- Referees
- Scorekeepers and Timekeepers
- Game Day Hosts
Training & resources provided.
- Focus: Fun and fundamentals
- Format: 3v3 half court, no score kept
- Learning: Dribbling, passing, teamwork, listening to coaches
- Environment: Coaches on the floor guiding players in a Christ centered setting
- Focus: Growing skills with structure
- Format: 5v5 full court, score kept
- Learning: Game flow, defense, shooting, and healthy competition
- Environment: Encouragement and team development, with fair play emphasized
- Focus: Leadership and real game play
- Format: 5v5, full games with score kept
- Learning: Advanced skills, resilience, decision making under pressure
- Environment: Prepare for middle school competition while modeling Christ like character
- Practice: One evening per week
- Game Day: Cheer at one basketball game each weekend
- Focus: Team spirit, encouragement, and joy in leading cheers
- Environment: Christ centered instruction that builds confidence and teamwork
- Location: Marion only.
Programs and Participation
Parents select a practice location when registering, based on convenience:
- Antioch Christian Church – Marion Campus (433 Cross Rd, Marion)
- Antioch Christian Church – Stoney Point Campus (300 Stoney Point Rd SW, Cedar Rapids)
- The Church on Northland (5220 Northland Ave NE, Cedar Rapids)
Games are rotated across all three locations so every family experiences each site.
Athletic shoes, water bottle, and a teachable spirit. Balls and gear provided as needed.
No. We track development, effort, and character—not league tables.
We use a structured substitution system to ensure meaningful minutes for everyone. Coaches may adjust if teams are short-handed.
Yes. Coaches lead a short Christ‑centered devotion and prayer.
Games are officiated by trained referees aligned with NFHS standards and Journey modifications per level.
Cheerleaders practice once a week and cheer at one weekend basketball game. They learn cheers, teamwork, and leadership in a Christ-centered setting. Please note: cheerleading is only offered at the Marion location.
More Than a Team
Whether on the field, court, or in everyday life, we are passionate about helping others discover their God-given gifts and use them to glorify Him. At Journey Sports, we are more than a team; we are a family united by a shared vision of faith, growth, and service through community. Join us on this journey as we use sports to simply make a difference in the lives and communities we touch.