A man swimming in a pool with a red cap

United Church Athletic League (UCAL)

Many Lower School students play on United Church Athletic League (UCAL) teams sponsored by the River Oaks Baptist Church (ROBC). ROBC is a founding member of UCAL. UCAL teams are not part of the River Oaks Baptist School Athletic Program. The primary mission of the league is to provide families with a place to take part in athletic competition within a Christian environment. UCAL teams typically have one practice/week, one game/week, and parent coaches.

The league offers soccer (grades K-5), basketball (grades 2-6), and volleyball (grades 3-6), as well as skills in camps in other sports such as lacrosse and golf.

Complete information about UCAL sports and all game schedules can be found at www.ucalsports.org. Other questions can be directed to UCAL Sports Coordinator for ROBC, Michael Honn.


Spring 2024 UCAL Boys & Girls Soccer League (PreK – 5th Grade)

Dates: Practices will begin Saturday, February 10. Games will begin Saturday, February 24, and will conclude by Saturday, May 11.

Times: All practices are held on Saturdays sometime between 8:00-11:00 a.m. (A specific 1-hour practice slot will be determined by your coach).

Games: All games are played at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church (3471 Westheimer). Grades 1-5 play during the week. PreK & Kindergarten play on Saturday mornings.

Additional Info: Teams are single grade and single gender when possible. There may be some co-ed teams in grades 4-5. You may not request to be assigned to a specific team. Additionally, we are looking for coaches! If you have any interest, please make sure to note that on the sign up form. Thank you!

Spring 2024 UCAL Girls Volleyball League (Grades 3-6)

Dates: Practices will begin Saturday, February 17. Games will begin Monday, February 26, and will conclude by Friday, May 10.

Times: All practices are held on Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons (determined by your coach).

Games: All games are played at ROBS on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

Additional Info: Teams are single grade when possible. You may not request to be assigned to a specific team. Grades 3-4 play with a volleyball lite ball; grades 5-6 play with an official size and weight volleyball. Each player should bring their own volleyball to practice. Finally, we are looking for coaches! If you have any interest, please make sure to note that on the sign up form. Thank you!

Boys/Girls Basketball Academy Winter 2024 (K-1)

This basketball academy is sponsored by UCAL and will take place in the ROBS Holmes Family Gym. Sign up soon!

Dates & Times:
Sundays: January 7, 14, 21, 28, and February 4
Kindergarten: 2:00-2:50 p.m.
Grade 1: 3:00-3:50 p.m.

Cost: $200 (no refunds offered for missed days)

Additional Info: The basketball academy will be led by ROBS varsity basketball coach Keykowa Bell.

River Oaks Baptist School: Christian School Houston Texas

Play with us!