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"The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ.  For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body..."  1 Corinthians 12:12

Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2010

The Upward Basketball League seeks to develop character in every player by providing an equal opportunity for improvement, while stressing sportsmanship in every situation.

 

Please call the Upward Hotline at 746-8974 for
Upward Basketball (Option #1) and Cheerleading (Option #2) Information

Click Here for the Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2010 Game Day Schedule

  • Click for Game Day Photos.  March 13th is now available.
     
  • New this year is a multi-child discount. Families with more than one child playing gets a $5 discount per child. Enter the code "family" when registering online.

    The registration fee includes a jersey, t-shirt and shorts for basketball and top, turtleneck, skort and cheer gear for cheerleading.  An end of the season award and celebration is also included.

    Financial aid is available. Click here to view and print the Financial Aid Request Form.
     
  • Important Dates and Information for Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2010:

    Upward Hotline 746-8974: Option 1 for Basketball, Option 2 for Cheerleading
    Sponsored by: Cool Spring Church, Fairfield Presbyterian Church, Mechanicsville Baptist Church, Mechanicsville Church of Christ, New Highland Baptist Church

    First Game Day - January 23, 2010
    Awards Night - March 12, 2010
    Last Game Day - March 13, 2010

     
  • The locations for Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2010 were:
    Cool Spring Baptist
    Mechanicsville Church of Christ
    New Highland Baptist
    Fairfield Presbyterian
     
  • Call the Upward Hotline (746-8974) for any updates or to contact an Upward Staff Member with a question, concern, or compliment.
     
  • Inclement weather policy:  We follow the Hanover School System when canceling practice.  We will not have practice the first day Hanover schools are closed.  After that, the Upward Staff will make daily decisions.  Please check the Upward Hotline and the website here for updated information.
     
  • Refund Policy:  Upon completion of your child’s registration, you are entitled to a 100% refund up to the time the uniform order is placed with Upward Unlimited. At that time, our refund policy entitles you to the amount paid less $45 to cover our non-refundable cost from Upward Unlimited.
     
  • Interested in Upward but you don't live in this area?  Click here for the Upward League Finder!
     


Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2010 Game Day Photos



Week 8: March 13th

Online Devotional: Feel the Love - The Challenger League

 
Hoyas vs. Falcons   Cheerleading: Glory 3rd & 4th Grade Boys   Fairfield Presbyterian
Sonics vs. Seminoles  Cheerleading: Blaze 3rd & 4th Grade Boys   Fairfield Presbyterian
Warriors vs. Hawks    3rd & 4th Grade Boys   Fairfield Presbyterian
Hornets vs. Shock  Cheerleading: Rubies 1st to 3rd Grade Girls         Cool Spring Baptist
Sparks vs. Fever   1st to 3rd Grade Girls     Cool Spring Baptist





Week 7: March 6th

Online Devotional: Feel the Love - The Challenger League
 
Celtics vs. Spurs    7th & 8th Grade Boys   Mechanicsville Church of Christ
Lakers vs. Magic  7th & 8th Grade Boys   Mechanicsville Church of Christ
Avalanche vs. Tornado    6th to 8th Grade Girls  Mechanicsville Church of Christ
Dukes vs. Lions   Kindergarten Boys and Girls        Fairfield Presbyterian
Panthers vs. Spiders   Kindergarten Boys and Girls    Fairfield Presbyterian





Week 6: February 27th

 
Spark vs. Shock    1st to 3rd Grade Girls   Cool Spring Baptist
Mystics vs. Comets  1st to 3rd Grade Girls    Cool Spring Baptist
Yellow Jackets vs. Cavaliers    4th & 5th Grade Girls  Cool Spring Baptist
Broncos vs. Flames   5th & 6th Grade Boys        New Highland Baptist
Tar Heels vs. Hurricanes   4th & 5th Grade Girls       New Highland Baptist





Week 5: February 20th


Online Devotional: Jesus Christ - The True Light
 
Clippers vs. Grizzlies  5th & 6th Grade Boys    New Highland Baptist
Blazers vs. Raptors  5th & 6th Grade Boys  New Highland Baptist
Cardinals vs. Bengals    1st & 2nd Grade Boys    Cool Spring Baptist
Chargers vs. Wildcats   1st & 2nd Grade Boys       Cool Spring Baptist
Rangers vs. Cowboys  1st & 2nd Grade Boys Cool Spring Baptist
Jayhawks vs. Wolfpack  Cheerleading Team: Emeralds 1st & 2nd Grade Boys Cool Spring Baptist
Longhorns vs. Gators    1st & 2nd Grade Boys    Cool Spring Baptist
Sting vs. Liberty   Cheerleading Team: Diamonds 1st to 3rd Grade Girls      Cool Spring Baptist



Week 2 (January 30th) and Week 3 (February 6) were cancelled due to inclement weather.
The photographer was out of town for Week 4 (February 13).




Week 1: January 23rd
Blue Jays vs. Warriors   Cheerleading: Blaze 3rd & 4th Grade Boys    Fairfield Presbyterian
Buckeyes vs. Sonics  3rd & 4th Grade Boys    Fairfield Presbyterian
Hawks vs. Huskies    Cheerleading Team: Glory 3rd & 4th Grade Boys     Fairfield Presbyterian
Firebirds vs. Jaguars   3rd & 4th Grade Boys        Fairfield Presbyterian



Click to See Previous Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2009 Game Day Photos
 


Information about Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2010

Upward promotes character and self-esteem in every child by providing:

  • A substitution system that promotes equal playing time for each player.

  • An evaluation process to provide equal teams and equal opportunity for improvement.

When you play Upward Basketball, you and your friends:

  1. Sign up individually, not as a team

  2. Practice and play a game once each week

  3. Get equal playing time every game

  4. Will learn new drills to improve your basketball skills

  5. Will receive special recognition awards every game

As a participant in Upward Basketball each child will receive:

  1. Upward Basketball Jersey

  2. Upward Basketball T-shirt

  3. Upward Basketball Shorts

  4. Upward Basketball Car Magnet.

  5. End of the Season Award

When you cheer for Upward Basketball, you and your friends:

  1. Sign up individually, not as a squad

  2. Practice and cheer for a game once each week

  3. Get equal playing time every game

  4. Will learn new drills to improve your cheerleading skills

  5. Will receive special recognition awards every game

As a participant in Upward Cheerleading each child will receive:

  1. Upward Cheerleading uniform

  2. Upward Cheerleading mock turtleneck

  3. Cheer poms and megaphone.

  4. Individual Awards after each game and practice.

  5. End of the Season Award

Updated 3/19/10