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 BEGINS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 AT NOON.

New to Upward? Join the email list to receive information for the upcoming season.

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.