Leagues & Camps
We offer several sports related opportunities throughout the year for children and adults.
We also off a full service Sports and Fitness Center for the community. Visit the Sports & Fitness Center page for more information.
Pickeball Classes
The Sports & Fitness Center is offering additional paid pickleball classes to learn how to play or sharpen your skills!
Beginner Pickleball Class:
Have you wanted to find out what all of the excitement is over Pickleball - the fastest growing sport in America? Come discover the fun, get some exercise, and enjoy great fellowship while learning how to play.
- This beginner class is open to anyone new to the sport who wants to learn how to play. No experience needed.
- Class will meet 1:00-3:00 pm on Mondays - June 26, July 3, and July 10. Class time will include instruction and some time for actual game play.
- Cost is $15 per person and includes access to the court (no additional pass is needed).
- We have paddles for you to borrow but bring your own if you have one.
Click to register for Beginner Class
Beginner/Intermediate Pickleball Class:
Have you begun playing Pickleball but want to learn proper skills and techniques? Come discover the fun, get some exercise, and enjoy great fellowship while improving your play. This beginner/intermediate class is open to anyone who has a little experience with pickleball but wants to improve their skills. Some knowledge of the scoring system and how to play is helpful.
- This class is not for someone brand new to the sport.
- Class will meet 1:00-3:00pm on Thursdays- June 29, July 6, and July 13. Class time will include instruction and some time for actual game play.
- Cost is $15 per person and includes access to the court (no additional pass is needed).
- We have paddles for you to borrow but bring your own if you have one.
Click to register for intermediate class
Co-Ed Indoor Pickleball Open Play
Friday nights in June and August 2023 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. (The specific dates will be June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25.)
If you are a member of the fitness center, there is no cost to play. If you are not a member, a $5 court fee will apply. Everyone is welcome to play regardless of skill level.
2023 summer volleyball Camps
Registration is open!
First Baptist Forney Sports and Fitness Center will host 2 weeks of volleyball camps this summer to give students who are entering 3rd - 9th grades a chance to improve their skills. The camps will be led by high school volleyball coach Ray Kramer.
CAMP DATES:
- JUNE 5-8: Entering grades 3rd-6th
- JULY 17-20: Entering grades 6th-9th
Camps are Monday - Thursday, 9:30am - Noon
If you have any questions regarding the volleyball camps, please call the church at 972-564-3357, ext. 214.
REGISTRATION:
Cost is $100 per player.
2023 summer BASKETBALl Camps
Registration is open!
The First Baptist Forney Sports and Fitness Center will host 2 weeks of basketball camps this summer to give kids entering 1st-6th grades a chance to improve their skills. The camps will be led by Kobie Jefferson, a former North Forney basketball player who has played Semi-Pro Basketball. He is also a certified basketball skills trainer who works with kids from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Kobie says, “When it comes to training I start with the foundation, then elevate the fundamentals, skills, and ability to play the game of basketball.” The First Baptist staff and some of our energetic high school students will feature a weekly spiritual focus and brief daily Bible devotions. This camp is a great opportunity to improve your child mentally, athletically, spiritually, and socially.
CAMP DATES:
- JUNE 19 - JUNE 22 for students entering 1st - 3rd grade
- JUNE 26 - JUNE 29 for students entering 4th - 6th grade
Camps are Monday - Thursday, 9:30am - Noon
If you have any questions regarding the volleyball camps, please call the church at 972-564-3357, ext 214.
REGISTRATION:
Cost is $100 per player.
Praise 'N Motion Dance camps
A Christian Dance Experience for girls ages 3.5 - completed 5th grade. Camps are located in the gyms at First Baptist Church Forney from 9:00 a.m. -12 noon on the following dates:
- Monday, June 19-Thursday, June 22
- Monday, July 10-Thursday, July 13
Cost: $100pp
REGISTRATION
Classes are led by Melanie Rodgers, Director. Email for registration details.
Click to email for registration
Registering for fall classes soon:
- Offering Tap, Jazz and Ballet
- Mondays from mid August 2023 to May 2024
2023 Adult CoEd Volleyball League
Registration opens May 14. Deadline to register is Wednesday, June 14.
Cost is $10 per player. Must be 16 years old to play.
Requirements to Play:
- Every player in the league must attend First Baptist Church Forney for worship, Bible study, or Prayer Service at least twice between June 1 and July 9 to remain eligible for the tournament.
- Sign up as part of a team or as an individual to be placed on a team. We are committed to helping unconnected people get on a team.
- The First Baptist Forney Sports Ministry would like this league to be a useful outreach tool for our church members. We encourage church members on each team to work toward inviting one or two prospects who do not have a church home to be part of their team. The captain and at least 1other member of each team must be members of First Baptist Church Forney.
- Maximum of 12 on a roster.
- Format is 6-on-6 CO-ED Each team must have at least 3 females on the court when playing 6 players or at least 2 females if playing only 5 players.
Game Dates: (Subject to Change) June 19, 22, 26, 29, July 2, 10 (6:00-10:00pm)
Tournament: Thursday and Friday, July 13 - 14.
Game and Tournament Dates may change depending on the number of teams that register.
Girls Volleyball League: Spring 2023
Registration is now closed.
The league is open to girls in 3rd - 6th grade based on the player's current grade in school. There will be one division for all players unless numbers make two divisions more appropriate. Fee includes:
- shirt and shorts
- 6 practices and 4 games plus a one day tournament.
- (No spandex allowed at practices or games.)
EVALUATIONS
One day of evaluations will be held on Saturday, April 1, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (come and go). Players who do not attend the evaluation will be placed on a waitlist if there is one.
PRACTICES AND GAMES
Practices will be held on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings beginning April 13. Games will be played on Thursday evenings beginning April 27 and finishing May 18, with a one day tournament on May 20. A brief devotional will be shared at each practice and game.
REGISTRATION
Cost is $75 per player. Deadline is Friday, March 31.
Registration is now closed.
2023 men's basketball league
Registration is now closed.
Games and Tournament: April 10 – May 20
Where: First Baptist Forney Gym | Monday nights from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Cost: $60 per person includes jerseys
Deadline to register: March 23
The league is a combination of good competition and great fellowship.
- Players must be 16 by April 10 to play.
- Each player must attend First Baptist Church Forney in person at least twice in April and once in May to be eligible to play.
- Players will register and pay individually but may request to play with one other player.
- Teams will be formed by the league director and a small group of advisors.
Games will be played on Monday evenings starting at 6:00 pm and will be officiated by certified high school referees. The season will consist of six games and a single elimination tournament. The tournament is scheduled for Friday evening, May 19, and Saturday afternoon/evening, May 20.
Players are not guaranteed a spot unless you have paid. Deadline is March 23. Registration will close at 6:00 p.m. Late registrations will not be accepted.
Registration is now closed.
2023 Pastors Masters
Tenison Park - Tenison Glen Course
Friday, May 5, 2023
Registration is now closed.
This is a great opportunity for your Bible Study Class and to invite some non-members to play with you.
- Registration and warm-up begins at 7:00 a.m.
- 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start
- 4 person scramble
- Senior division (60+) and Open division
- Price: $75pp - Includes golf cart, driving range and lunch
Deadline to register was Sunday, April 30.