Upward

Upward is an evangelistic sports ministry designed to
promote community outreach, develop volunteer
leadership, and share the love of Christ with children
and their families, using something as simple as a
basketball. Upward promotes salvation, character,
and self-esteem in every child, while teaching
sportsmanship, athletic skills, and respect for
authority in every situation.
Upward basketball, cheerleading and flag football is
open to the community for boys and girls,
kindergarten through 8th grade. Skill evaluations are
conducted prior to team assignments to insure
evenly matched teams are formed. Every child is
given an opportunity to play at least half of the
game, regardless of his or her abilities. Registration
and team assignments begin in November and team
practices start in January. League games are played
January through mid-March. Adult and teen
volunteers are used for coaching, refereeing,
teaching, record keeping, organizing, and other
tasks.