Hope Sports

Faith & Sports 

Hope Sports is a Lutheran Church of Hope program that equips, empowers and encourages athletes and coaches to deepen their faith and grow in skills and sportsmanship. We do this by providing opportunities for athletes (ages 4 and up), parents, coaches and fans to develop their knowledge in sports and athletic skills in a Christ-centered environment. 

Little girls wearing Hope Sports soccer jerseys and kicking soccer balls

Hope Sports at Hope Ankeny

Summer Pickleball

Wednesdays, 8:30–10:30 am
Join Hope Sports for Pickleball! Enjoy a fun, low-impact way to stay active, connect with others, and build community. Pickleball gives you a great workout in a fun social setting. Whether you’re new or experienced, all are welcome. See you on the court!

Tai Chi

Thursdays, 6:00-6:45 pm
With more than 40 years of experience, Senior Master Larry Voorhees offers this class focusing on aerobic and anaerobic training, competitive sport, and self-defense for participants age 12 to adult.

Taekwondo

Thursdays, 6:45-8:00 pm
With more than 40 years of experience, Senior Master Larry Voorhees offers this class focusing on aerobic and anaerobic training, competitive sport, and self-defense for participants age 7 to adult.


West Des Moines Hope Sports Events & Leagues

Hope Sports clinics and events include skill development and recreational activities along with messages on playing and leading in Christlike ways, ensuring that every person who attends knows how much God loves them! Clinics, events and leagues are held at various times throughout the year, including: 

Youth Events & Leagues

  • Football 
  • Volleyball 
  • Basketball 
  • Soccer 
  • Cheer & Dance

Adult Events & Classes

  • Cycling  
  • Pickleball  
  • Yoga & Kinetic Stretching  
  • Adult Leagues  
  • Coaching 

Volunteers Are Needed 

If you would like to volunteer as a coach for future clinics, or with the Hope Sports Ministry in other ways, please sign up today! 

See Hope Sports in Action

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Gym full of kiddos holding pom poms during the Dance and Cheer Clinic

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Soccer team huddled together with their coach

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Kids playing with an array of sport balls in the gym

Boy wearing Hope Sports Soccer League jersey, kicking soccer ball

Little girls practicing their cheer routine at the Dance and Cheer Clinic

Kids playing with an array of sport balls in the gym

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