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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 2011
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
 

Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2011 Game Day Photos


Week 7: March 5th

Hurricanes vs. Hokies    6th to 8th Grade Boys   Mechanicsville Church of Christ
Cavaliers vs. Seminoles
Cheerleaders: Xtreme		 6th to 8th Grade Boys      Mechanicsville Church of Christ
Polar Bears vs. Wolves
Cheerleader: Emeralds   		Kindergarten & 1st Grade Boys and Girls     Fairfield Presbyterian
Nets vs. Wizards
Cheerleaders: Sparkle		 2nd & 3rd Grade Boys   Cool Spring Church
Knicks vs. Heat   2nd & 3rd Grade Girls    Cool Spring Church




Week 6: February 26th

Sooners vs. Gators    4th & 5th Grade Boys   Fairmount Christian Church
Earthquake vs. Avalanche 6th to 8th Grade Girls      Mechanicsville Church of Christ
Thunder vs. Cyclones   6th to 8th Grade Girls     Mechanicsville Church of Christ

See Challenger Division and Challenger Night Cheerleading Photos Here


Week 5: February 19th

Online Devotional:  A Hole in the Christmas Tree
 
Huskies vs. Volunteer    4th & 5th Grade Boys   Fairmount Christian Church
Gators vs. Wolfpack 4th & 5th Grade Boys      Fairmount Christian Church
Mountaineers vs. Wolverines   4th & 5th Grade Boys      Fairmount Christian Church
Magic vs. Nuggets  2nd & 3rd Grade Girls Cool Spring Church
Celtics vs. Knicks  2nd & 3rd Grade Girls  Cool Spring Church

See Challenger Division and Challenger Night Cheerleading Photos Here



Week 4: February 12th
 
Hurricanes vs. Terrapins    6th to 8th Grade Boys    Mechanicsville Church of Christ
Falcons vs. Eagles
Cheerleaders: Rubies		 Kindergarten & 1st Grade Boys and Girls   Fairfield Presbyterian
Minnows vs. Cougars
Cheerleaders: Sapphires   		Kindergarten & 1st Grade Boys and Girls   Fairfield Presbyterian
Sharks vs. Pumas  Kindergarten & 1st Grade Boys and Girls Fairfield Presbyterian
Lions vs. Crocodiles
Cheerleaders: Diamonds 		 Kindergarten & 1st Grade Boys and Girls Fairfield Presbyterian




Week 3: February 5th
 
Hawkeyes vs. Hoyas    4th and 5th Grade Girls    New Highland Baptist
Panthers vs. Tigers  4th and 5th Grade Girls  New Highland Baptist
Wildcats vs. Spartans    4th and 5th Grade Girls     New Highland Baptist
Bulldogs vs. Longhorns  4th and 5th Grade Girls  New Highland Baptist




Week 2: January 29th
 
Dolphins vs. Penguins    Kindergarten & 1st Grade Boys and Girls    Fairfield Presbyterian
Leopards vs. Kangaroos
Cheerleaders: Diamonds  		Kindergarten & 1st Grade Boys and Girls    Fairfield Presbyterian
Rams vs. Cobras    Kindergarten & 1st Grade Boys and Girls    Fairfield Presbyterian
Rhinos vs. Bears
Cheerleaders: Emeralds  		 Kindergarten & 1st Grade Boys and Girls        Fairfield Presbyterian
Rattlers vs. Cheetahs   Kindergarten & 1st Grade Boys and Girls        Fairfield Presbyterian




Week 1: January 22nd
 
Grizzlies vs. Raptors    2nd & 3rd Grade Boys    Cool Spring Church
Bulls vs. Suns  2nd & 3rd Grade Boys    Cool Spring Church
Nets vs. Mavericks    2nd & 3rd Grade Boys     Cool Spring Church
Hornets vs. Pistons   2nd & 3rd Grade Boys        Cool Spring Church


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 1/26/12