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"The PLEX" is the host venue for all UPWARD SPORTS activities in AMES.
Upward Flag Football / Cheer
Built to encourage & Foster Life-changing activities and relationships
Cafe Refresh at the PLEX
Stop by to gather with friends, drop off kids at Upward Sports, work remotely with free WiFi, or attend a Bible Study Group at Christ Community Church. Cafe Refresh is proud to brew freshly roasted Burgie’s coffee and espresso beans.
AMES COFFEE SHOP, CAFE, & GATHERING SPACE
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Activities and Sports for Children, Women & Men
The PLEX hosts community sports leagues for people of all ages throughout the year, as well as community groups and gatherings. Our Upward Sports league hosts flag football, cheerleading, basketball, and volleyball for a variety of ages. Men and Women can enjoy various organized sports, pickup games, early morning workouts, and Bible Study Fellowships throughout the week as well.
Learn more about Sports Leagues & Community Groups.
Youth Activities
Adult Activities
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Christ Community Church of Ames Activity & Community Center
The PLEX is a 32 thousand square foot facility opened and made possible by the work of Christ Community Church of Ames. Built to encourage and foster life-changing activities and relationships for kids, students, and adults, The PLEX opened in 2009 with amenities to cater to various needs.
INDOOR RECREATION
Full length gym with hardwood courts.
EVENT SPACE
Auditorium with 250 removable seats.
COFFEE SHOP & CAFE
Cafe Refresh is open for gathering.
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN
Fully equipped for commercial catering.
EDUCATIONAL CLASSROOMS
Two 50-seat capacity classrooms.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Large athletic field for football & more.
Activities for Men, Women, & Children
The PLEX hosts community sports leagues for people of all ages throughout the year, as well as community groups and gatherings. Our Upward Sports league organizes flag football, cheerleading, and basketball from Kindergarten through 6th grade. Men and Women can enjoy various organized sports, pickup games, early morning workouts, and Bible Study Fellowships throughout the week as well.
Learn More & Sign Up for Sports Leagues & Community Groups.
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Cafe Refresh
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Plex Activities
BUILT TO ENCOURAGE & FOSTER LIFE-CHANGING
ACTIVITIES & RELATIONSHIPS FOR KIDS, STUDENTS, & ADULTS
Youth Sports
Adult Sports
Cafe Refresh
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Upward Volleyball

Sorry, NO Volleyball in 2024

Early Online
Full Registration
CO-ED (12-15yrs old)
First Practice: & Last Practice:
First Game: & Last Game:
Practice Day: Monday @ 5:30pm OR 6:30pm
(5 Volleyball Practices)
Game Day: Thursday @ 5:30pm OR 6:30pm
(4 Volleyball Games)

"The PLEX" is the host venue for all UPWARD SPORTS activities in AMES.

Built to encourage & Foster Life-changing activities and relationships

Cafe Refresh at the PLEX

AMES COFFEE SHOP, CAFE, & GATHERING SPACE

Activities and Sports for Children, Women & Men

Learn more about Sports Leagues & Community Groups.

Get Connected at The PLEX

Christ Community Church of Ames Activity & Community Center

INDOOR RECREATION

EVENT SPACE

COFFEE SHOP & CAFE

COMMERCIAL KITCHEN

EDUCATIONAL CLASSROOMS

OUTDOOR RECREATION

Activities for Men, Women, & Children

Learn More & Sign Up for Sports Leagues & Community Groups.

BUILT TO ENCOURAGE & FOSTER LIFE-CHANGING

ACTIVITIES & RELATIONSHIPS FOR KIDS, STUDENTS, & ADULTS

Upward Volleyball

Sorry, NO Volleyball in 2024