2024 Upward Basketball has reached capacity. Please check back next year!
Basketball League Ages K5-3rd grade
OUR GOAL
Our goal is the share the hope and love of Jesus Christ with families through Upward Basketball. 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. 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.
2024 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration Fee - $99
(Includes Reversable Basketball Jersey, Shorts, Practice Shirt, and Medal)
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.
(Includes Reversable Basketball Jersey, Shorts, Practice Shirt, and Medal)
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
Each child must complete an evaluation. Please pay close attention to the dates and times for each evaluation. For our Kindergarten through 3rd Grade Kids, the evaluation will take approximately 10 minutes plus your wait time.
Evaluations Dates
Evaluations Dates
- 11/15/23 – 6:05 -8:05
- 12/4/23 – 6:05 - 8:05
2024 League Schedule
There will be one practice and one game a week.
Practice
First practice will be the week of January 2, 2024.
Practices M-Th, Games on Saturday
Practice Days and Times will be determined after registration.
You will be contacted regarding your teams practice day and time.
Games
First game will be January 13, 2024. Last game will February 24, 2024
Game dates may change due to inclement weather. You will be notified if game dates change.
Practice
First practice will be the week of January 2, 2024.
Practices M-Th, Games on Saturday
Practice Days and Times will be determined after registration.
You will be contacted regarding your teams practice day and time.
Games
First game will be January 13, 2024. Last game will February 24, 2024
Game dates may change due to inclement weather. You will be notified if game dates change.
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. Please register to coach or referee using the “Click here to volunteer” link button at the top of the page.
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. Please register to coach or referee using the “Click here to volunteer” link button at the top of the page.
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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