Changing lives in our community through sports
SOAR’S Impact
2,400+
youth sPORTS Players
Discover why SOAR Columbia is the first choice for recreational sports leagues in our community.
25+
Years of changing lives in our community
Begun under the banner of a local church, SOAR has grown to be its own 501c3 non-profit.
Our Leagues
Currently SOAR Columbia offers youth recreational soccer, flag football, baseball and sideline cheer as well as Adult Soccer, and Adult Flag Football. We proudly welcome all players, regardless of their unique abilities or neurodivergent identities.
Youth Soccer
Our most popular league, youth soccer brings together over 780+ youth from Irmo, Lexington, Columbia and Chapin. We have 2 seasons of soccer offered once in the early Spring and once in early Fall. REGISTRATION for the Spring 2027 season will open 11/27/2026.
Youth Baseball
We offer T-ball, Coaches Pitch and Kids pitch divisions for boys and girls in the early Summer and in the late Fall. Registration for Fall is now CLOSED.
Youth Flag Football
We offer Youth Flag Football for boys and girls in grades K5-6th. We have over 220 players in the league. Practices are held once a week and teams play their games on Saturdays. Flag Football is offered in the early Summer and in the Fall. Registration for Fall is now CLOSED.
Adult Soccer
Adult soccer meets on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays offering a family-friendly but competitive recreation league. Ages 30+, A and B divisions and our 45+ division. Registration for the Summer Season is OPEN NOW.
Youth Cheerleading
Youth Cheerleading is our newest league and is offered to girls in grades K5-6th grade. Registration for Fall is now CLOSED.
Adult basketball
Due to FBC Irmo’s (Spring ‘25 Season host) Gym undergoing renovations we are unable to have a League.
Adult Flag Football
Registration for the Fall ‘26 season will open in June or July. Games are held on Wednesday nights at 6:30 & 7:30 pm. Cost is $60.00/player. Next season starts in the Fall ‘27 (August or September).
Get Involved
As SOAR Columbia continues to grow we need your support. Whether a local parent, church leader, community leader or business owner, there's a place for you to come alongside of SOAR and see lives changed in our community.
Volunteer to be a COACH
Our league welcomes players from all backgrounds, but our Coaches lead the way in Faith. We require Coaches to be active members of a local Christian Church who are eager to speak about their faith, impart sports skills and share life-lessons on the field. If you meet these criteria and wish to participate in our upcoming Coach training, reach out to us today.
Business SPONSORSHIP
Want to put your business in front of hundreds of local families every week while making a lasting difference? Would you be willing to sponsor a child's registration and help ensure every kid gets to play? Click below to explore sponsorship opportunities!
Make a Donation
SOAR Columbia is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law and directly support our mission to change lives through sports.