UPWARD BASKETBALL

Mission Statement: Leveraging the game of basketball as a means to display the love of Jesus

Vision Statement: That every player develops athletically, mentally, socially, and spiritually

Core Values:

  1. Have Fun

  2. Make New Friends

  3. Learn More about Jesus

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026 SEASON IS FULL. REGISTRATION FOR THE 2027 SEASON IS TBD.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE 2026 SEASON:

Registration: September 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM 

Evaluation: October 4, 2025 

First week of practices: January 4, 2026

First week of games: January 23 & 24, 2026

Mid-Season Celebration: February 18, 2026

5th – 6th Grade Tournament: March 15-17, 2026

Every athlete will have a one-hour practice for 10 weeks and a one-hour game for 8 weeks. Therefore, players will have 3 weeks of practice before games begin.

DIVISIONS

Our league is open for all boys and girls who will be in 1st-6th grade during the ’25-’26 school year. Leagues are divided between girls & boys.

VOLUNTEER

Upward thrives because of great volunteers and we need a lot of help to make this season the best it can be! If you would be willing to help during a time slot of game days this year in the concession stands or as an assistant referee, please sign up below.

If you have any questions please email us at upward@forumchristian.org.