Our Goal
Our goal is the share the hope and love of Jesus Christ with families through Upward Basketball. We want to help children to grow mentally, socially, athletically, and most importantly, spiritually.
We place a high emphasis on building character, sportsmanship, and leadership in each participant. We believe youth sports should be played in a fun environment where children can learn the game, develop their skills, experience teamwork, and learn principles that will apply both on and off the court.
Game Day Experience
Upbeat Music
Player Introductions
Half-Time Devotions
Concessions
Lots of Fun
2026 League Schedule
Practice
First practice will be the week of December 15.
There will only be one practice each week either on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday.
There will be one practice on Saturday, January 3 for each team. Time to be determined.
Games
We will have an 8 game season with the first game on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Games will not be made up if we need to cancel due to inclement weather.
Year End Celebration
Sunday, March 1 at 4:00pm. (Tentative)
Volunteer With Our Upward Basketball League
Referee
Do you have a passion for the game and working knowledge of the rules of the game? If so, use your gift to make an impact in the lives of the
children as an Upward referee. Time commitment: 1 hour a week on Saturday (depending on how many games you referee).
Score Keeper for the 5th & 6th Grade Division
Keep track of the score and fouls of each game on paper. Time commitment: 2 1/2 hours on Saturday.
Game Day Helper
Volunteers are needed each Saturday to assist the Game Day Coordinator. Some of the responsibilities include helping with the scoreboard,
playing music, lining up players, setting up the Family Life Center for the first game, cleaning up at the end of the day, and other things.
Time Commitment: Approximately 4 hours every other Saturday.
Concessions
Volunteer to help serve refreshments during each game. Click here to sign up for a specific game.
Provide Lunch
We have several volunteers who stay all day on game day. Volunteer to provide lunch to approximately 6 people on Saturday.