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Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2009
The Upward Basketball 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
 


 

Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2009 Game Day Photos

See this YouTube Video Celebrating the 2009 Upward Basketball Season


Week 8: March 21st
 Online Devotional: The Amazing Marla: Child Artist

Bears vs. Aztecs  1st & 2nd Grade Boys    Mechanicsville Baptist
Sonics vs. Bruins    1st & 2nd Grade Boys Mechanicsville Baptist
Volcanoe vs. Tornadoes   5th & 6th Grade Girls   New Highland Baptist



Week 7: March 14th
 Online Devotional: The Amazing Marla: Child Artist

Blazers vs. Pistons  6th to 8th Grade Boys    Mechanicsville Church of Christ
Comets vs. Lightning    7th & 8th Grade Girls  New Highland Baptist
Dukes vs. Liberty   Kindergarten Boys and Girls   Fairmount Church of Christ
Hornets vs. Warriors 6th to 8th Grade Boys    Mechanicsville Church of Christ
Knights vs. Volunteers  Cheerleading: Diamonds 1st & 2nd Grade Boys   Mechanicsville Baptist



Week 6: March 7th
Firebirds vs. Sooners  Cheerleading: Sparkle 4th & 5th Grade Boys    Fairfield Presbyterian
Celtics vs. Rockets    6th to 8th Grade Boys  New Highland Baptist
Eagles vs. Hurricanes   Cheerleading: Sunset 3rd & 4th Grade Girls   Cool Spring Baptist
Volcanoe vs. Avalanche 5th & 6th Grade Girls   New Highland Baptist



Week 5: February 21st
Bears vs. Hawkeyes  1st & 2nd Grade Boys    Mechanicsville Baptist
Heat vs. Spurs   Cheerleading: Sapphire 6th to 8th Grade Boys  Mechanicsville Church of Christ
Raptors vs. Jets   Kindergarten Boys and Girls   Fairmount Church of Christ
Wolfpack vs. Lions Kindergarten Boys and Girls    Fairmount Church of Christ
Cavaliers vs. Terrapins  3rd & 4th Grade Girls   Cool Spring Baptist
Hokies vs. Seminoles  3rd & 4th Grade Girls   Cool Spring Baptist
SOAR Dunk Team      Cool Spring Baptist



Week 4: February 14th
 Online Devotional: Unexpected Bible Verses
Thunder vs. Blizzard  7th & 8th Grade Girls    New Highland Baptist
Jazz vs. Buckeyes   Cheerleading: Rainbows 4th & 5th Grade Boys  Fairfield Presbyterian
Magic vs. Stampede   4th & 5th Grade Boys   Fairfield Presbyterian
Sting vs. Revolution  Cheerleading: Sunset 4th & 5th Grade Boys     Fairfield Presbyterian



Week 3: February 7th
 Online Devotional: Unexpected Bible Verses
Bearcats vs. Gators   Cheerleading: Sunset 3rd Grade Boys    Cool Spring Baptist
Chargers vs. Fire   Cheerleading: Sunset  3rd Grade Boys  Cool Spring Baptist
Grizzlies vs. Jayhawks   Cheerleading: Rainbows  3rd Grade Boys   Cool Spring Baptist
Tigers vs. Hoosiers  Cheerleading: Rainbows 3rd Grade Boys      Cool Spring Baptist
Yellow Jackets vs. Tar Heels    3rd & 4th Grade Girls   Cool Spring Baptist



Week 2: January 31st
Lynx vs. Bengals   Cheerleading: Diamonds 1st & 2nd Grade Girls    Fairfield Presbyterian
Cougars vs. Bobcats  1st & 2nd Grade Girls   Fairfield Presbyterian
Galaxy vs. Mercury    Cheerleading: Glitter Bugs  4th & 5th Grade Boys    Fairfield Presbyterian
Wildcats vs. Wolverines   1st & 2nd Grade Girls       Fairfield Presbyterian
Earthquake vs. Cyclones    5th & 6th Grade Girls   New Highland Baptist



Week 1: January 24th
Cobras vs. Mustangs   Cheerleading Team: Sparkle 1st & 2nd Grade Boys    Mechanicsville Baptist
Bulls vs. Nittany Lions  1st & 2nd Grade Boys    Mechanicsville Baptist
Jaguars vs. Kings    1st & 2nd Grade Boys    Mechanicsville Baptist
Falcons vs. Mavericks  Cheering Team: Green Emeralds 1st & 2nd Grade Boys       Mechanicsville Baptist
Lakers vs. Knicks    6th to 8th Grade Boys    Mechanicsville Church of Christ


 

Click to See Previous Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2008 Game Day Photos
 

Information about Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2009

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 12/11/09