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 & Cheerleading Registration Is Now Open!
Fees
The fee for each activity is $145. There is a $15 discount if you register by December 9, 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
Ages
Schedule
Practices will start the week of January 8. 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. In general, the younger athletes will practice earlier and high school aged athletes at 8:00 PM. Depending on the number of registrations, we may have practices on Tuesdays or Wednesdays as well.
The first game will be Saturday, January 20. We will play 7 games. The final game will be March 2, and the end-of-season celebration will be on Sunday, March 3. All practices and games will be in the MUMC gym.
Socks
We are only planning on ordering socks for 4 year olds through 5th graders. Older athletes will want to wear their own socks anyway. No change in fee – this will help to offset the extra expenses specific to the older divisions.
Please let Chris know at crogers@mumc.net if you have any questions and contact me for more information about scholarships.
Volunteer to Coach!
We will need coaches! If you are interested in coaching this season, please contact Chris Rogers. First come, first serve for practice day and time! Let us know your division, when you want to practice, and your team’s name.