Registration is closed for 2022/2023. Hope to see you next year!
Basketball & Cheerleading League Ages K5-5th
OUR GOAL
Our goal is the share the hope and love of Jesus Christ with families through Upward Basketball & Cheerleading. We want to help children to grow mentally, socially, athletically, and most importantly, spiritually.
We place a high emphasis on building character, sportsmanship, and leadership in each participant. We believe youth sports should be played in a fun environment where children can learn the game, develop their skills, experience teamwork, and learn principles that will apply both on and off the court.
Our goal is the share the hope and love of Jesus Christ with families through Upward Basketball & Cheerleading. We want to help children to grow mentally, socially, athletically, and most importantly, spiritually.
We place a high emphasis on building character, sportsmanship, and leadership in each participant. We believe youth sports should be played in a fun environment where children can learn the game, develop their skills, experience teamwork, and learn principles that will apply both on and off the court.
2022 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration is closed - we are completely full.
Registration Fee - $90
(Includes Basketball Shorts & Jersey or Cheerleading Uniform)
Payment Method
Pay by credit/debit card (preferred) with online registration or select pay in person and pay at time of evaluation with cash or check.
Discounts
For families with more than 1 child participating, there will be a $10 discount for the 2nd child and for each additional child.
Registration Fee - $90
(Includes Basketball Shorts & Jersey or Cheerleading Uniform)
Payment Method
Pay by credit/debit card (preferred) with online registration or select pay in person and pay at time of evaluation with cash or check.
Discounts
For families with more than 1 child participating, there will be a $10 discount for the 2nd child and for each additional child.
Evaluations
Evaluations will be the first week of December. Each child must complete an evaluation. Please pay close attention to the dates and times for each evaluation. For our Kindergarten through 5th Grade Kids, the evaluation will take approximately 10 minutes plus your wait time.
Evaluations Dates
Friday, December 2 / 6:00-8:00pm
Saturday, December 3 / 9:30-11:30am
Monday, December 5 / 6:05-8:05pm
Evaluations Dates
Friday, December 2 / 6:00-8:00pm
Saturday, December 3 / 9:30-11:30am
Monday, December 5 / 6:05-8:05pm
2023 League Schedule
Practice
First practice will be the week of January 2, 2023.
There will only be one practice each week either on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
Practice Days and Times will be determined after registration.
You will be contacted regarding your teams practice day and time.
Games
We will have a 7 game season with the first game the week of January 14, 2023.
Game dates may change due to inclement weather. You will be notified if game dates change.
Year End Celebration
Saturday, February 25, 2023
First practice will be the week of January 2, 2023.
There will only be one practice each week either on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
Practice Days and Times will be determined after registration.
You will be contacted regarding your teams practice day and time.
Games
We will have a 7 game season with the first game the week of January 14, 2023.
Game dates may change due to inclement weather. You will be notified if game dates change.
Year End Celebration
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Volunteer with our Upward Basketball League
Head Coach & Assistant Coaches
Impact the lives of children by using your gifts and talents to teach the fundamentals of the game as well as sportsmanship, teamwork, integrity, and respect for authority. Never coached before? Don't worry; Upward Sports will provide you with all the resources necessary to teach the sport, share life lessons, and coach your team. Time commitment: 1 hour practice and 1 hour game each week.
Referee
Do you have a passion for the game and working knowledge of the rules of the game? If so, use your gift to make an impact in the lives of the children as an Upward referee. Time commitment: 1 hour a week on Saturday (depending on how many games you referee).
Leading Game Day Devotions
Impact the lives of the children by sharing a devotion at half-time. Devotions are centered on one of the biblical virtues that the children are learning in practice. Devotions are already written out for you or you can choose to share your own. Time commitment: 10 minutes.
Impact the lives of children by using your gifts and talents to teach the fundamentals of the game as well as sportsmanship, teamwork, integrity, and respect for authority. Never coached before? Don't worry; Upward Sports will provide you with all the resources necessary to teach the sport, share life lessons, and coach your team. Time commitment: 1 hour practice and 1 hour game each week.
Referee
Do you have a passion for the game and working knowledge of the rules of the game? If so, use your gift to make an impact in the lives of the children as an Upward referee. Time commitment: 1 hour a week on Saturday (depending on how many games you referee).
Leading Game Day Devotions
Impact the lives of the children by sharing a devotion at half-time. Devotions are centered on one of the biblical virtues that the children are learning in practice. Devotions are already written out for you or you can choose to share your own. Time commitment: 10 minutes.
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