Journey Basketball League
Games Start January 17th!
Journey Basketball League games start on January 17th, 2026. Download the league schedule to see when and where your team plays each week.
Who it's For
K–6th Grade • Boys & Girls Basketball & Cheerleading
Registration is currently closed for this season.
We’re grateful for the incredible response—details below reflect the current season and are shared for reference.
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
- Registration: Closed for the current season
- 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.
STAR Players of the Week
Serve, Trust, Attitude, Respect
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.