What
- Basketball & Cheer league that is divided by grade groups:
- Kindergarten (Cheer)
- 1st & 2nd Boys
- 1st & 2nd Girls (Cheer)
- 3rd & 4th Boys
- 3rd & 4th Girls (Cheer)
- 5th & 6th Boys
- 5th & 6th Girls (Cheer)
- Competitive match-ups
- Equal playing time
- Player introductions before each game
- Bible lesson (Devotion) during each practice
- 1 Practice a week for 1 hour
- Each participant receives their own uniform
- Participants receive Stars that recognizes what they did well after games
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When
- Practices begin first Monday following Thanksgiving
- Season games begin the first Saturday of January
- Season length is 8 weeks (Total of 8 games)
- Celebration Night is the first Saturday of March
Who
- Kindergarten through 6th grade
- Boys & Girls for Basketball
- Girls only for Cheer
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Why
Sports are a major part of many young people’s lives. Our hope is that Game Days are a family friendly environment, Coaches are positive role models for participants, and that every Child is a Winner. We seek to provide an excellent sports experience while increasing a child’s love for the game. This is certainly no place for parents to attempt to live vicariously through their child, but we do need parent involvement for this to be the best sports league possible.
If you have questions about Upward or are interested in getting involved please contact Michelle Stanley for more information.
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