About Upward
We offer Upward Basketball, Cheerleading, and Soccer for children and youth. Upward emphasizes all-round development of the player mentally, physically, spiritually, and socially. The goals of Upward are to:
- Promote character and self-esteem in every child;
- Help players learn to make wise decisions;
- Improve physical abilities;
- Recognize and embrace life’s purpose;
- Foster healthy relationships;
- Allow each child to connect with God and others.
We are looking for volunteers with a passion for God and a love for children who are willing to invest 2 hours a week. Sign up to coach a soccer team, basketball team, cheerleading squad, or referee.
During the summer, we offer one week, half-day basketball and cheer camps. These camps enable participants to enhance their skills and continue the emphasis on developing the total person.
If you have any questions, please email Chris Rogers.
Basketball & Cheer Registration Is Now Open!
Registration is open for the 2026 basketball and cheer season at MUMC!
Fees
The fee for each activity is $170. There is a $15 discount if you register by December 13, the day of evaluations. There are limited scholarships available. We ask that you volunteer as a coach or in the concession stand if you are the recipient of a scholarship.
Evaluations
Evaluations will be Saturday, December 13. A reminder that these are not tryouts. They are a way to gauge skill level, and, after other factors (coach requests, carpooling, practice night requests), the results of evaluations may be used to balance team rosters. It is also a great way to introduce your athlete to the facility (especially if it is their first season) so they are more comfortable at the first practice. 5th grade and younger (and cheerleaders) will be in the morning. We will host scrimmages for the middle and high school aged athletes in late morning and early afternoon. The times for each will be sent out as we get closer to the evaluations date. There are no makeups for evaluations. If you are not able to attend, your athlete will still be placed on a team.
Ages
This season, we will have divisions for 4 year olds through 12th graders for basketball and kindergarten through 4th graders for cheerleading. Divisions will be the same as last year.
Schedule
Practices will start the week of January 5. Your athlete will practice once a week on either Monday, Thursday, or Friday at 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM or 8:00 PM or Tuesday at 7:00 PM or 8:00 PM. In general, the younger athletes will practice earlier and high school aged athletes at 8:00 PM.
Games
The first game will be Saturday, January 17. We will play 7 games. The final game will be February 28, and the end-of-season celebration will be on Sunday, March 1. All practices and games will be in the MUMC gym.
Socks
Socks are not available for order from Upward for this season and are not included in the sizing part of the form.
Please let Chris know at crogers@mumc.net if you have any questions or for more information about scholarships.
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Volunteer to Coach!
We will need coaches! If you are interested in coaching, please email crogers@mumc.net. First come, first served for practice day and time! So, let me know your division, day and time you want to practice, and your team’s name.