First Friends Sports
Find Your Place at First Friends Sports Ministry
First Friends Sports exists so that Stark County can be transformed by the redemptive power of Jesus Christ through sports, recreation, and fitness.
Sports & Recreation for Adults and Kids
Proclaim, Train, Compete
We believe that sports have the power to bring people together and create opportunities for gospel conversations. Our sports ministry, hosted at the First Friends Church campus, offers fun leagues and programs for both youth and adults to get active and meet others.
Youth Sports Programs
Baseball
Basketball
Matball
Pickleball
Soccer
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Adult Sports Programs
Basketball
Pickleball
Disc Golf
Softball
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Summer Sports Camps
Sports day camp for kids to encounter new sports and activities in a fun competitive environment while learning more about God.
Volunteer with First Friends Sports
Play what you love, share what you love. No matter your age, skill level, or ability, we have a way for you to contribute to serving athletes in Canton, Stark County, and beyond.
Opportunities like:
- Coaching
- Leading devotions
- Event hospitality
- Prayer partner
- …and more!
Contact Us
To inquire about volunteering or with any questions regarding sports, please contact Ryan Barnett, Director of Sports Ministry.
First Friends Sports
Current League Info and Registration
First Friends Sports Spring/Summer 2025
Our website www.firstfriendssports.com is currently under construction. Below you will find all the current league rosters and schedules. Should you have additional questions please email sports@firstfriends.org
Open Registrations
Summer 2025
Disc Golf Registration
May 21 – August 13, Wednesdays @ 6:30pm
The Co-Ed Disc Golf League is designed to provide fun, quality competition in a friendly fashion for individuals age 16 and up. The Disc Golf League is open to anyone in our community. The league will be a Recreational league that plays multiple local disc golf courses.
The league will use Target Par Scoring to allow players of all skill levels to compete together. Players will score points based on their weekly finish and a league champion will be crowned at the end of the season. There will also be a weekly prize for the top scorer.
During this unique time of fellowship, there will be a short devotional time where we share biblical principles with the players and encourage them to pursue a life with Christ every week.
Ultimate Frisbee
April 28 – June 30, Mondays from 6–7pm
The Co-Ed Ultimate Frisbee League is designed to provide fun quality competition in a friendly fashion for adults and youth age 14+. No experience will be required, this will be an opportunity for the veteran to come enjoy themselves and the new to learn how to play. There will be a short devotional time at the end of each week where we will share biblical principles and encourage players to pursue life with Christ.
We will be in need of team captains for the Ultimate season, if you would have an interest in drafting a team and being a captain or to learn more about what that might look like please email at lthorn@firstfriends.org
Sports Camp
July 21–24 or July 28–31, 9am–4pm
For boys and girls going into grades K–6 in the 2025/26 school year
Our Sports Day Camp will utilize a variety of creative themes to introduce children to new sports, and activities, as well as, some sports that they may already be familiar with. Each child will rotate through multiple stations throughout the day with a trained High School or College Aged counselor. Our campers will have the opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of sport through age appropriate competitions and daily challenges while also working to help challenge, inspire and excite our campers to participate in new things. Our camp will feature interactive activities, kid friendly challenges, group worship, team devotionals, a cool camp shirt and opportunities to win other prizes.
Multi-Child Discounts:
2nd child will receive a $25 discount
3rd+ child will receive a $95 discount
To redeem a multi-child discount please email sports@firstfriends.org or call (330) 966-6868