UPWARD is for ages Kindergarten - 6th grade. EVERY CHILD PLAY. EVERY CHILD LEARNS. UPWARD promotes character and self-esteem in every child by:

• Providing an evaluation system that promotes equal teams and opportunities
• Establishing a one-hour practice and game each week
• Implementing a substitution system for each team, allowing every child equal playing time
• Creating the opportunity for every child to learn the skills of the game

Upward is more than a game. Your child will have fun learning or improving their sport specific skills through Upward. Participating in this league will give your child a chance to experience good sportsmanship on and off the court. While playing or cheering for Upward Basketball, your child will also receive a special recognition award after every game and have the opportunity to develop new friendships.

Contact: Tommy Starnes, UPWARD Director, 274-3289, or  click here to e-mail.

Basketball: Along with this unique sports experience, your child will receive the following:

• Upward reversible jersey
• Upward Basketball T-shirt
• Upward car magnet
• End-of-season award
  

Cheerleading: While your child cheers for Upward Basketball, they will be able to sign-up individually, not as a squad. They will also learn techniques to improve their cheerleading skills. Along with this unique sports experience, your child will receive the following:

• Upward Cheerleading uniform
• Upward Cheerleading megaphone
• Upward pom-poms
• Upward car magnet
• End-of-season award
  

Volunteering: We need you to help make the UPWARD program a success at FBC! There are many ways to volunteer your time, talents or both. Ministry needs are: Prayer partners, Referees, Concessions, Coaches, Testimony/Devotion Leaders. What part will you play?

Volunteer Form

UPWARD 2012
January 7 - February 25 (Sat):
Games begin!, Cafe/Gym

February 18 (Sat):
Skate Night for Upward & Coaches Appreciation Night, Cafe/Gym
Theme: Super Heroes
6 - 8 pm / Have fun skating & enjoy a Cookout
Tickets are available to purchase in the cafe through the last game on Saturday, February 18. 
$5/person with $20/family maximum - coaches eat free!

February 26 (Sun):
Awards Celebration!! 3 pm, Sanctuary & Reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall

Upward Practice Schedule: 5-9 pm
Sundays @  4 pm (Cheerleading): Nov. 27 / Dec. 11, 18 / Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29 / Feb. 5, 12, 19
Mondays: Dec. 5, 12 / Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 / Feb. 6, 13, 20
Tuesdays: Dec. 6, 13 / Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31/ Feb. 7, 14, 21
Thursdays: Dec. 8, 15 / Jan 5, 12, 19, 26 / Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23

UPWARD 2011
Week of October 3:
Registration begins

November 1 (Tues):
Player Evaluations for Last Name A-M
5:30-8:30 pm, Gym

November 3 (Thurs):
Player Evaluations for Last Name N-Z
5:30-8:30 pm, Gym

November 8 (Mon):
Make-up Evaluations, 6-8 pm, Gym

November 20 (Sun):
Free Prayer & Pancake Breakfast
7:30 am, 108
All church members are invited!

Coach & Referee Meeting, 5-8 pm, Cafe/Gym

November 27 - February 23:
Team Practices (see schedule below)