Christ Methodist Guardians
All youth sports programs, which are organized through Christ Church Athletics, are Christ-centered with a strong emphasis on honoring and glorifying God. Our coaches teach Christian values through sports, motivation, discipline, purpose, self-control, honesty and teamwork. We are proud of the way our students conduct themselves both on and off the field. Christ Methodist Athletics registration is available for all Memphis-area youth and is not restricted to CMDS students.
WHY THE GUARDIANS?
Guardians are loyal, steadfast and undaunted. They are keepers of the faith, of the flame, of the light, of the truth and of the cause. Guardians are the last line of defense. They don’t start fights; they finish them. Guardians have something worth protecting. It’s not about the fight, but what the fight is for.
Meet Gabe
He’s the OG around here, the Original Guardian. Gabe is a feisty lion who reps everything we love about the CMDS mission and our community. Fierce, loyal, fun-loving, courageous, humble and hard-working, Gabe is the persona our kids can rally to, cheer for and celebrate with.
Inspired by a story that spans both Testaments, we chose his name in honor of God’s angel Gabriel, his Messenger on Earth. He brings hope and Good News wherever he goes. He knows the power of the Truth in moments large and small. Steadfast and faithful, even in times of uncertainty, Gabe’s presence is a constant reminder of God’s plan for us.
When you show great sportsmanship, when you dive for the loose ball, when you help somebody off the ground, when you practice harder than you knew you could, when you lift up a teammate, when you celebrate together, when you lose with grace and win with class, when you stay after practice to make sure somebody’s got a ride home… You are being a messenger of God, a hero for the Word. Your life, played to the fullest, is His message. So play it loud!
Spring Sports (Registration closed)
VOLLEYBALL 5TH-6TH GRADE:
5th Grade team & 6th Grade Team
Practices will be on Wednesdays and begin after Spring Break
League games on Saturdays
Price: $180
Volleyball clinic 3rd- 4th grade:
Clinic: Held after school on Wednesdays (February 11 - March 4th)
Price: $105, includes a Volleyball top
GOLF 6TH GRADE ONLY:
Boys and Girls
Practice once a week (day is TBD), matches throughout the week
Matches will be played in the Shelby League
Price: $185
GIRLS LACROSSE 1st- 6th GRADE:
1st & 2nd Grade Lacrosse
Introductory program to learn the basics
Practices will be once a week with no official games.
Required equipment: Stick, Mouthguard, Goggles
Price: $150
3rd & 4th Grade Lacrosse
Practices on Mondays & Wednesdays after school. Games on Saturday mornings after Spring Break.
Required equipment: Stick, Mouthguard, Goggles, Cleats
Price: $200
5th & 6th Grade Lacrosse
Practices on Mondays & Wednesdays after school. Game schedule TBD.
Required equipment: Stick, Mouthguard, Goggles, Cleats
Price: $200
SPRING SOCCER 1st -4th Grade
Boys and Girls will play on separate grade level teams
ESCRA League play, games will begin in April and will be on Saturdays
Price: $175
T-BALL, BASEBALL & SOFTBALL JK-6TH GRADE:
JK and SK T-Ball
Coed (unless there are enough girls teams within the league)
Coaches will determine practice times. Games will typically be played on Monday/Tuesday.
Price: $150
SK Coach Pitch
SK Boys with prior T-ball experience
Coaches will determine practice times. Games will typically be played on Monday/Tuesday.
Price: $150
1st/2nd Grade - Coach Pitch Baseball/Softball
Boys and Girls will play on separate teams
Teams will play in PAA League and practices and games will take place on various days throughout the week.
Price: $175
3rd/4th Grade - Kid Pitch Baseball/Softball
Boys and Girls will play on separate teams
Teams will play in PAA League and practices and games will take place on various days throughout the week.
Price: $175
All JK-4th practices start in March; games run from mid-April to the end of May.
5th/6th Grade Baseball/Softball
Boys and Girls will play on separate teams
Teams will play in the Shelby and PAA. Games will be on
various days throughout the week. Practices will begin mid-February.
Price: $185
Tennis:
Age Divisions: 5th & 6th Grade Girls and Boys
Price: $175
Building Blocks Pk - SK Soccer
For Girls and Boys in PK, JK and SK.
Sessions are on Saturdays:
Age 2.5 - 9:00 - 9:35 am
Age 3 - 10:00 - 10:45 am
Age 4 - 11:00 - 11:45 am
Registration through Building Blocks Soccer
Summer Camp (Registration in March)
Stars and Stripes: Coach Debbie Goodwin and Coach Jan Averwater
Date: June 29 - July 3
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost: $185
Grade Level: Rising JK - 6th Grade
Summer 2026 Basketball Camp: Coach Jeff Goodwin
Join CMDS Assistant Athletic Director Jeff Goodwin for our Summer 2026 Basketball
Camp.
Date: July 20 - 24
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $200
Volleyball Camp: Coach Lauren Blythe
Date: July 20 - 24
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Cost: $135
Grade Level: Rising 5th - 7th Grade Girls
Oh, The Places We Will Go: Coach Debbie Goodwin and Coach Jan Averwater
Date: July 27 - 31
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost: $200
Grade Level: Rising JK - 6th Grade
Games Camp: Coach Brian Manness
Date: August 3 - 7
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost: $200
Grade Level: Rising 1st - 6th Grade
Boys Basketball Camp + Hoopin’ on the Levee: Coach Jeff Goodwin
For 4th-6th Grade Boys. We will practice MWF for 3 weeks and then the boys play 6
games in 3 days at Hoopin’ on the Levee (P7).
Date: May 11 - 28 (Hoopin’ on the Levee games: May 26 - 28)
Cost: $185
Grade Level: 4th - 6th Grade Boys
Girls Basketball Camp + Spring Classic: Coach Jeff Goodwin
For 4th-6th Grade Girls. We will practice MWF for 3 weeks and then the girls play 6
games in 3 days.
Date: May 11 - 30 (Spring Classic games: May 28 - 30)
Cost: $185
Grade Level: 4th - 6th Grade Girls
School’s Out Camp: Coach Debbie Goodwin and Coach Jan Averwater
Date: May 26 - 29
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost: $185
Grade Level: Rising JK - 6th Grade
Lacrosse Camp: Coach Buck Towner
Date: June 15 - 18
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $200
Grade Level: Rising SK - 6th Grade
Football Camp: Coach Buck Towner
Date: June 22 - 25
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $185
Grade Level: Rising SK - 6th Grade
Hoop City Basketball Camp (Session 1 or 2)
Hoop City Basketball will be hosting two camps at Christ Methodist this summer. The top
priorities are to provide a safe environment where kids of all skill levels can learn the
game of basketball and HAVE FUN!
Use code "CCHC" in the coupon code box to receive $145 OFF CAMP. Click on the
redeem button to activate the discount. If you are registering for more than one camp or
registering multiple campers, you will need to register them individually to get the
discount applied to each camp or camper.
Date: Session 1– June 1-4, Session 2– July 6-9
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $295 (use coupon code CCHC for $145 off)
Ages: 5 to 14
Fall Sports (Registration in April)
VOLLEYBALL
5th/6th Grade Girls
$150.00
Practices will begin the first week of the 2026-2027 school year, with up to two practices during the week and games throughout the week.
Fees include uniform fees, league fees, and officials' fees.
CROSS COUNTRY
3rd-6th Grade Boys and Girls
$150.00
Practices will begin the first week of the 2026-2027 school year.
Track meets start the week after Labor Day, with 3rd-5th Grade meets on Monday afternoons and 6th Grade meets on Tuesday afternoons.
Fees include uniform, league, and officials' fees.
CHEER
3rd-6th Grade Girls
$150.00 (Uniforms are required; you may reuse last year’s Fall cheer uniform or purchase a new one for an additional $156.00)
Practices will begin the first week of the 2026-2027 school year. Includes a pre-season training camp led by UCA staff and a practice outfit.
Cheer has a separate registration. Register HERE.
GOLF
1st - 4th Grade Boys and Girls - Golf clinic two days a week - $100
5th & 6th Grade Boys and Girls - Practices will begin the first week of the 2026-2027 school year, with practices held once during the week and matches throughout the week. - $175
Fees include: uniform fees, green fees, etc.
TACKLE FOOTBALL
5th/6th Grade Boys
$250.00
Practices will begin the first week of the 2026-2027 school year, with 3 to 4 practices during the week and games throughout the week.
Fees include uniform, league, and officials' fees.
FLAG FOOTBALL - ESCRA
1st/2nd Grade Boys Division and 3rd/4th Grade Boys Division
$160.00
3rd/4th Grade Flag Football will have evaluations before teams are rostered.
Practices will begin the first week of the 2026-2027 school year, with one weeknight practice and games on Saturdays.
Fees include uniform, league, and officials' fees.
Flag Football - Crosscheck
3rd/4th Grade Boys
$75.00
3rd/4th Grade Flag Football will have evaluations before teams are rostered.
Practices will begin the first week of the 2026-2027 school year, with practices up to twice a week during the week, and games throughout the week and on Saturdays.
Participants will later pay league fees directly to Crosscheck; last year’s fee was $175 per player.
MINI-BLITZERS (JK/SK Flag Football)
Boys and Girls in Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten
$125.00
Saturday mornings beginning August 15, ending September 26
Fees include uniform and equipment fees.
FALL SOCCER
1st-4th Grade: Boys and Girls Divisions
$160.00
Practices will begin the first week of the 2026-2027 school year, with practices held once during the week and games on Saturdays.
Fees include: uniform fees, league fees, officials' fees, etc.
MINI STRIKER SOCCER (pk, JK, SK)
Boys and Girls in Pre-Kindergarten, Junior Kindergarten, and Senior Kindergarten
$125.00
Friday nights (5:15) beginning August 14, ending September 25
Fee includes: uniform fees, equipment fees, etc.
Winter Sports
(Registration currently closed)
BASKETBALL
The 1st and 2nd grade teams will play an 8-game schedule in ESCRA with other churches and schools, divided by grade if numbers allow, with games starting Saturday, December 7th.
Our 3rd and 4th grade players have the option to play in either an ESCRA division or a Crosscheck division. The ESCRA division will practice 1 day a week and will be a more recreational league. The Crosscheck division will practice twice a week and will be a more competitive league with a higher commitment level.
For 5th and 6th grades, teams will be divided into Varsity, JV, and 5th/6th Combo teams based on evaluations. Varsity and JV will play in the Shelby League Small School Division, with no playtime requirements. The 5th & 6th grade combo team will play in the PAA division. Team placement is based on evaluations, and players must either attend CMDS or be actively involved in the church ministry. For questions, contact Christ Church Athletics Director Brian Maness.
JK and SK Mini Jammers season runs from January 9th to February 27th on Friday evenings. We will have two “Drills and Skills” sessions (January 9th and January 16th). A team practice is scheduled for January 23rd, and a four-game schedule will start on January 30th.
CHEER
SK-2nd Grade
Cheerleaders will have 1 practice per week and will cheer at basketball games on Saturdays.
Contact Athletics
Christ Methodist Church Athletics Staff
Brian Maness, Director of Athletic Ministry
Jeff Goodwin, Assistant Director of Athletic Ministry
Logan Harris, Ministry Assistant
