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"The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ.  For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body..."  1 Corinthians 12:12

Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2012

The Upward Sports League seeks to develop character in every player by providing an equal opportunity for improvement, while stressing sportsmanship in every situation.

 

Please call the Upward Hotline at 746-8974 for
Upward Basketball (Option #1) and Cheerleading (Option #2) Information

 

  • Click Here for the Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2012 Game Day Schedule (.pdf)
     
  • See Game Day Photos from Week #2, January 28th
     
  • Important Dates and Information for Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2012:

    Upward Hotline 746-8974: Option 1 for Basketball, Option 2 for Cheerleading

    2012
    Jan. 2 - Practice Begins
    Jan. 21 - Game 1
    Mar. 9 - Award Celebration
    Mar. 10 - Game 8 (Final Game)
    Mar. 12-16 - Tourney Practice
    Mar. 17 - Tournament
  • Referees and Coaches for Upward Basketball and Cheerleading are always needed.  Prayerfully consider this opportunity.

    Download the 2012 Upward Basketball and Cheerleading Coach and Referee Application Here.
     
  • The locations for Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2012 are:
    Cool Spring Baptist Church
    Mechanicsville Church of Christ
    New Highland Baptist
    Fairfield Presbyterian
    Fairmount Christian Church
     
  • Call the Upward Hotline (746-8974) for any updates or to contact an Upward Staff Member with a question, concern, or compliment.
     
  • Inclement weather policy:  We follow the Hanover School System when canceling practice.  We will not have practice the first day Hanover schools are closed.  After that, the Upward Staff will make daily decisions.  Please check the Upward Hotline and the website here for updated information.
     
  • Refund Policy:  Upon completion of your child’s registration, you are entitled to a 100% refund up to the time the uniform order is placed with Upward Unlimited. At that time, our refund policy entitles you to the amount paid less $45 to cover our non-refundable cost from Upward Unlimited.

    Financial aid is available. Click here to view and print the Financial Aid Request Form.
     
  • Interested in Upward but you don't live in this area?  Click here for the Upward League Finder!
     

Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2012 Game Day Photos
 

Week 2: January 28th


Online Devotional: Courage - Faith - Respect

Knicks vs. Mavericks  4th & 5th Grade Girls    New Highland Baptist
Raptors vs. Kings  4th & 5th Grade Girls     New Highland Baptist
Panthers vs. Eagles
Cheering: Earthquake   
Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Boys and Girls
   
Fairfield Presbyterian
Polar Bears vs. Cobras   Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Boys and Girls
   
      
Fairfield Presbyterian



Week 1: January 21st

Buckeyes vs. Seminoles
Cheering: Snowflakes 
2nd & 3rd Grade Boys    Mechanicsville Church of Christ
Huskers vs. Longhorns  2nd & 3rd Grade Boys    Mechanicsville Church of Christ
Gators vs. Razorbacks    2nd & 3rd Grade Girls     Mechanicsville Church of Christ
Terrapins vs. Wolfpack   2nd & 3rd Grade Boys        Mechanicsville Church of Christ



Click to See Previous Upward Basketball and Cheerleading Game Day Photos
 


Information about Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2012

Upward promotes character and self-esteem in every child by providing:

  • A substitution system that promotes equal playing time for each player.

  • An evaluation process to provide equal teams and equal opportunity for improvement.

When you play Upward Basketball, you and your friends:

  1. Sign up individually, not as a team

  2. Practice and play a game once each week

  3. Get equal playing time every game

  4. Will learn new drills to improve your basketball skills

  5. Will receive special recognition awards every game

As a participant in Upward Basketball each child will receive:

  1. Upward Basketball Jersey

  2. Upward Basketball T-shirt

  3. Upward Basketball Shorts

  4. Upward Basketball Car Magnet.

  5. End of the Season Award

When you cheer for Upward Basketball, you and your friends:

  1. Sign up individually, not as a squad

  2. Practice and cheer for a game once each week

  3. Get equal playing time every game

  4. Will learn new drills to improve your cheerleading skills

  5. Will receive special recognition awards every game

As a participant in Upward Cheerleading each child will receive:

  1. Upward Cheerleading uniform

  2. Upward Cheerleading mock turtleneck

  3. Cheer poms and megaphone.

  4. Individual Awards after each game and practice.

  5. End of the Season Award

Updated 1/26/12