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
- Have Fun
- Make New Friends
- Learn More About Jesus
Important Dates
- Registration: September 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
- Evaluation: October 4, 2025
- Practices Begin: January 4, 2026
- First Games: January 23–24, 2026
- Mid-Season Celebration: February 18, 2026
- 5th–6th Grade Tournament: March 15–17, 2026
Each athlete has one-hour practices for 10 weeks and one-hour games for 8 weeks.
Registration
Opens Sunday, September 1 at Noon!
Join the Email ListDivisions
Open to all boys and girls entering 1st–6th grade in 2025–2026. Divided by grade and gender.
| Grade | Hoop Height | Ball Size | Court | Scoring | Referees | Man-to-Man | Zone | Press | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 8 ft | 28.5" | Half | No | Volunteer | Required | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | No |
| 3–4 | 9 ft | 28.5" | Full | Yes | Volunteer | Required | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | No |
| 5–6 | 10 ft | 28.5" | Full | Yes | MSHSAA | Not Required | Allowed | Allowed | Yes |
Volunteer
Help make this season great by volunteering! We rely on passionate people like you.
Volunteer Sign-UpQuestions?
Email us at upward@forumchristian.org