Upward is an exciting basketball outreach ministry whose vision is "to change generations globally and recognize that Every Child Is A Winner.”  This exciting and fun-filled /files/icons/grow icon.psd copy_Resized_78x88.jpgministry promotes salvation, character and self-esteem in every child.

 

Registration is in September every year. 

 

Star awards are given to every participant at the end of each game for the purpose of encouraging and building self-esteem of each child.  Instead of the outcome of the game, the focus is shifted to the attitudes and efforts of each child on the team.  This is a time of excitement!  Parents are encouraged to cheer for players as each star is presented.  Stars come in the colors listed below.

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Upward Basketball and Cheerleading


Why basketball and cheerleading?

  • Basketball continues to be America’s most popular team sport having nearly 40 million players nationwide

  • More than 7.5 million 6-11 year olds participate in basketball nationally

  • Cheerleading continues to grow at nearly a 50% rate each year nationally

  • Nearly 3.6 million students participate in cheerleading annually

  • 1.4 million cheerleaders are in the 6 to 11 year old age group

*source: 2004 Sports Participation in America Report, Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association