Using Sports
to promote the discovery of Jesus.

Adventure athletics
is an outreach sports ministry
of Adventure Christian Church

Play Sports.

Find your Purpose.

Sports are an important part of life to most kids and families. It's an outlet for many to strive to achieve something bigger than themselves. Sports help individuals mold their character into a more disciplined and focused person.

Sports help you discover more about yourself and others through competition. Coaches have the ability to speak life into you when other may not be able to.

 

From Youth to Adult Sports

Not only is excercise for your health, but community building and fellowship are key aspects of sports! From youth to adults, our sports programs provide environments to gather and form new and encouraging friendships.

Sports create opportunities to be a part of a team and to improve yourself as an individual in the community. The biblical principles of fellowship is at play in our sports programs.

The Values That Sports Teach Us:

Discipline


When you want to improve or make change,
repetition is key. In order to stay on path, discipline is essential.

No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful.
Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.
Hebrews 12:11 [NIV]

Perseverance


When life gets tough and a situation knocks you down, it is perseverance that will get you back up to try again and reach your destination.

"Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."  James 1:4

Character Formation

Coaches have a unique ability to speak into the life of their athletes. They help develop character traits and can speak in ways that others may not be able to.

Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, 
because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. 
Romans 5:3-4 [NLT]

Teamwork

Learning how to work within a team is one of the greatest life skills an athlete can acquire from sports. Learning about others and working together to reach a common goal is essential in sports and in life.

"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."  
Proverbs 27:17 [NIV]

Leadership

Leadership is at the crux of team sports.
It takes listening to your leader (the coach), and becoming your own leader for yourself, and your teammates.

"Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity."1 Timothy 4:12 [NIV]

Sacrifice

Nobody has ever accomplished anything great without a great deal of sacrifice. Sports teach you to sacrifice your time, comfort, and leisure time for the greater good of improving yourself and the team.

"Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."  
Matthew 20:28 [NIV]
We will be using new reversible jerseys for the Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 Athletic Seasons. You will purchase ONE jersey for your child, and they will be able to wear them for every sport at Adventure - Basketball, Soccer, Football, Baseball, etc.. throughout the 2024-2025 Athletic Season. This year we will be using the colors of Neon Green and Black. The image above gives you an idea of what they will look like. Jerseys can be purchased and picked up at the front desk of Adventure Commons.
 

Adventure Commons Club Volleyball Tryouts 

Join Adventure Commons Club Volleyball Tryouts!  Open to passionate players of all skill levels. our tryouts offer a chance to showcase your talent, improve your game and become a part of a dynamic team.  
When: July 16-18
High School Boys  - 10am to 12noon
High School Girls  - 1pm to 2pm
6th - 8th Grades - 3pmto 5pm
Cost: Free
Location:  Adventure Commons, 70 Ken Hayes Dr.  Bourbonnais, Il.


Registration

Lil Slugger - July Session

This will be a 3, 4, and 5 year olds T-Ball Baseball League!   Tuesday Practice and Thursday Game each week will be held at Adventure Commons during the week.
Cost:  $55 per player
DEADLINE TO REGISTER:  July 12th at Midnight


Registration
 

Fall Baseball

This will be a Youth Indoor Co-ed Fall Baseball League!   This Fall Baseball League will be open to baseball players from ALL surrounding towns/areas for ages 4-13 years old!  This is a rec league that welcomes all skill levels and experience!  Our goal is to help develop each player to reach their next level of skill and performance.  
Practice: One practice per week will be held at a location to be determined by the coach on Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.
 The season will be 8 games in length. Games are played on Sundays with some games possibly on Saturdays.

Registration

Little Kickers - September Camp

This will be a 3, 4, and 5 year olds Soccer  Camp!   Tuesday and Thursday Practices from 4pm - 4:45pm.  There will be a Parents vs the Kids game on the final Thursday.
Cost:  $40 per player
DEADLINE TO REGISTER:  September 8th at Midnight


Registration
 

Adventure Youth Co-Ed Basketball League

This will be a Youth Indoor Co-ed Recreational Basketball League at Adventure Commons in Bourbonnais, IL!
We have co-ed divisions for 1st thru 8th graders (No high school players allowed in this league).
Practice: One practice per week will be held at Adventure Commons after 5 PM on Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, or Thursday evenings.
Games: The season will be 8 games in length. Games are played on Friday evenings. 
registration

Youth Co-Ed Recreational Soccer League

 This will be a Youth Indoor Co-ed Recreational Soccer League at Adventure Commons in Bourbonnais, IL! We have co-ed divisions for ages between 4-14 years old (Freshman are allowed as long as they are not in season).
Practice: One practice per week will be held at Adventure Commons after 4 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday evenings.
Games: The season will be 8 weeks in length. Games are played on Saturdays. Our youngest age division will play first.

Registration
 

Adventure Fall Co-Ed Flag Football League

This will be a Youth Indoor Co-ed Recreational Flag Football League at Adventure Commons in Bourbonnais, IL! We have co-ed divisions for ages between 7-14 years old (No high school players allowed in this league).
Practice: This is a games only league.
Games: The season will be 7 weeks (6 games) in length. Games are played on Sundays. There will be no games on December 1st for Thanksgiving.  Our youngest age division will play first.  

Registration

Frequently Asked Questions: 

 


#1.) Where are games/practices held?

*Games / Practices are held at:
The Registration cost does Adventure Commons
70 Ken Hayes Dr.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914

*Fall Baseball & Softball will be held offsite.


#2.) What's included in my child's registration?

Registration costs vary by sport. You will need to bring athletic shoes, and a water bottle.

The Registration cost does NOT include the uniform.

In late 2022, we introduced our new reversible jerseys!  You will purchase one jersey for your child and they will be able to wear them for every sport at Adventure:  Basketball, Soccer, Football,  and Baseball!  

#3.) Do you have to be religious/Christian to be a part of Adventure Athletics?

No, you do not have to be. However, before and after every practice and game, we pray.  At the beginning of every practice and game, we strive to  talk about a “Word of the Week”. These change every week throughout the season, but include topics like Kindness, Grace, Patience, Faith, Effort, etc.

We talk about these key fundamentals by tying them back to the Bible while also relating them to sports and outside of sports. Our goal is to teach your children early the important fundamentals of life, raise them to be strong in their faith, and teach them about the sport.

#4.) What makes Adventure Athletics Different?

We are different than the local YMCA, park district, or travel league because we not only focus on your child's development throughout the sport season, but also their spiritual development.

We strive to teach the kids the key fundamentals of life, while  using sports to teach them about Jesus.

We believe by introducing these topics young, it can help raise them into strong and faithful adults.