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Central offers many ways of bringing families together for Christ-centered, fun filled activities and sports for all ages. From the outdoor fields of soccer to the indoor courts of the Family Activities Center. There are many choices for people to improve their fitness while they enjoy the fellowship of others. Countless numbers take advantage of our newly renovated cardio/weight room, handball courts, and spacious game room.

Sports team for all ages focus on more than winning a game. They focus on a winning, Christ-like attitude. Children and adults alike learn the value of endurance, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship--all while having a great time and making new friends. Regardless of your experience or abilities, the Recreation Ministry of Central provides many great ways to exercise the body as well as build character and relationships.


Covenant Health 50 Plus Fitness - These flexibility & stretch fitness classes meet on Mondays, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 9am till 10am (in the gym).

Body Sculpting - Class is taught by instructor Jewell Ellis and meets on Mondays & Thursday evenings at 5:15pm in room 218.

Walking/Jogging Track - The track is open during regular FAC hours Mon-Fri from 8:30am till 6:00pm. 21 laps around the track equals to 1 mile.

Cardio/Weight Exercise Room - The exercise room is available during regular FAC hours Mon-Fri from 8:30am till 6:00pm. We offer Treadmills, Stationary Bikes, Free Weights & Machine Weights.

Game Room
- The game room is available during regular FAC hours Mon-Fri and is also available to rent out for parties (see facility request form below) etc. Our game room has a wide variety of items including a Pool table, Foosball, Air Hockey, Play Station, Board Games, and Ping Pong Table.

Facility Request Form - The Family Activities Center is available to rent out for parties during part of the year. A facility request form must be submitted to the Director, Laura Cole.


Sport Activities for Children & Adults

basketball


Click here for an Camp Central Basketball Registration Form


Upward Basketball - Upward Basketball is a league for children in elementary school through middle school. We start registration in the fall (mid-September) and practices begin the week after Thanksgiving. Games begin the first weekend in January and continue every weekend through the end of February. In Upward Basketball we believe that, "Every Child Is A Winner"! Each child gets equal playing time, is encouraged through group devotionals and is an integral part of the team.

Camp Central Basketball - Camp Central is a long standing tradition at Central Baptist Bearden. It is a three day camp which is packed full of instruction and fun! We start at 9am and go full blast till noon! In addition to the fun and games... Each child gets a custom designed camp t-shirt and a special award at the end of camp. Sign up's for Camp Central begin in March.

Men's Basketball League - We offer a Fall and a Spring Season Basketball League. Teams start forming in mid-August and February. You must be a member of Central Baptist or be invited by a church member. Teams are made up of a minimum of four members. The registration fee varies.


soccer

Click here for a Camp Central Soccer Registration Form
                                                             

Upward Soccer - Our fall Upward Soccer League is for children ages 3.5 through 3rd grade boys and girls. We start signing up for Upward Soccer in July. The league starts shortly after Knox County schools begin and runs through mid-October. We believe that "Every Child Is A Winner" so each child gets equal playing time and is encouraged through Christian mentorship throughout the season.

Camp Central Soccer - Camp Central Soccer is a fun, very exciting three day camp for soccer lovers! We start camp at 4pm and pick up is at 6! These two hours are packed full of instruction-not only about soccer and team sports but also about Jesus' love for each camper! Each child gets custom designed camp t-shirt as well as a special award at the end of camp. Sign up's for Camp Central begin in March.



tennis

Click here for a Camp Central Tennis Registration Form


Camp Central Tennis - Our tennis camp is a favorite among the children (our counselors love it too!) Every year! We have groups with 1st grade boys and girls up to 8th grade. Each group is given individual attention and instruction. Camp starts at 4pm and last till 6:30pm for three action packed days. Not only do we stress the fundamentals of tennis but each day has a devotional focus with some of the finest Christian counselors in the Knoxville area! Each child is awarded a special gift at the end of camp and also receives a custom camp t-shirt. Sign up's for Camp Central begin in March but there are only 100 spaces so don't be late!



Laura Cole
Director of Recreation & Sports Ministry
865.450.1000 ext. 120
cole@cbcbearden.org
                                             
                                                                   
Amy Clark
Recreation/Local Missions/College
Administrative Assistant

865.450.1000 ext. 142
aclark@cbcbearden.org



Andrew Baker
Assistant Director of Recreation &
Sports Ministry

865.450.1000 ext. 120
                                                                                                   
Nathan Hafley
FAC Assistant

865.558.1484
                    







Tennis, Soccer, &
Basketball

White B-ball dry-
release t-shirts $15

Grey, Blue, & Yellow
t-shirts $12
                                     

          
        
         







Some Youth &
Adult sizes available


CLICK HERE for more
info or call
Amy at
865.450.1000 ext. 142