PLAY!
Upward is a uniquely designed sports experience that adapts and expands as players grow in their personal athletic journeys. The Upward program develops total athletes mentally, athletically, spiritually and socially. The program offers opportunity for character-building, player development, and the formation of deep relationships between teammates and coaches.
Our desire is for players to develop a love for basketball with a healthy competitive spirit, and discover skills necessary to succeed both on and off the court. Through the program, players learn the skills and concepts of the game, and are mentored in their discovery of Jesus. Our devotional curriculum includes several memory verses per season that teach us important Biblical virtues our athletes can apply in sport and in life.
VOLUNTEER!
Upward is a volunteer driven program that provides opportunities to learn about sport, healthy competition, and life lessons, all while having fun, but it cant happen without your help. Please volunteer to help make the Upward sports experience the best it can be! We provide all the materials and trainings that will help you be successful in your role this season!
SPRING 2024 DATES
- March 5: Evaluations (The Woodlands)
- March 7: Evaluations (Woodforest)
- Week of March 11: Registration closes
- Week of March 25: Elementary Basketball teams communicated
- Week of April 2: Pre-K and Kindergarten Basketball and all Cheer teams communicated
- Week of April 2: Elementary Basketball begins to practice
- April 13: First games
- May 18: End of season celebration
Games will be played for approximately one hour on Saturdays.
All players and cheerleaders will receive a uniform and an end-of-season gift as part of the league.
REGISTER (THE WOODLANDS CAMPUS):
BASKETBALL |
CHEER
REGISTER (WOODFOREST CAMPUS):
BASKETBALL |
CHEER
PRACTICE DAYS
Pre-K and Kindergarten Basketball
Teams are in a 30/30 format.
On Saturdays, they will practice the first 30 minutes, and then play their game the second 30 minutes
Elementary Basketball (1st - 6th grade)
Teams will practice one of the following evenings:
- Woodforest Campus - Tuesday, Thursday or Friday
- The Woodlands Campus - Tuesday, Thursday or Friday
Cheerleading (preK - 4th grade)
Teams are a 30/30 format.
On Saturdays, they will practice the first 30 minutes, and thencheer for a basketball game for 30 minutes.
FALL 2023 DATES
- August 30: 1st - 6th grade Basketball evaluations * (The Woodlands)
- August 31: 1st - 6th grade Basketball evaluations * (Woodforest)
- Week of September 4: 1st - 4th/6th grade Basketball and Cheer teams communicated
- Week of September 12: 1st - 4th/6th grade Basketball and Cheer teams begin practice
- Week of September 18th: Pre-K and Kindergarten Basketball and Cheer teams communicated
- September 23: First Games
- October 7: No Upward, Columbus Day weekend (both campuses)
- November 4: No Upward (Woodforest)
- November 4: Last Games and Celebration (The Woodlands)
- November 11: Last Games and Celebration (Woodforest)
* Pre-K and Kindergarten do not need to attend evaluations
REGISTER (THE WOODLANDS CAMPUS):
BASKETBALL |
CHEER
REGISTER (WOODFOREST CAMPUS):
BASKETBALL |
CHEER