Evaluations and Sign-ups will take place at the Cedar Bluff Baptist Church Gym on Thursday, October 27th, between 5:00pm - 8:00pm and Saturday, October 29th, between 9:00am - 11:30am. (Other important dates listed below)

About Upward

Upward is a fun, reliable, passionate and encouraging sports experience for boys and girls, in K5 through sixth grade. Upward provides first class, organized and detailed sports programming in basketball, soccer, flag football and cheerleading. Unique aspects of Upward include an evaluation system that promotes equal and competitive teams as well as a substitution system which allows for equal playing time for all participants.Through Upward, children are exposed to quality coaching and sport development. Upward emphasizes character and integrity instead of a “win at all costs” mentality associated with today’s sports world.

Upward promotes Character and Self-Esteem in every child by:

Providing an evaluation system that promotes equal teams and opportunities
Establishing a one-hours practice and game each week
Implementing a substitution system for each team, allowing every child equal playing time
Creating the opportunity for every child to learn the skills of the game

Upward is more than a game. Your child will have fun learning or improving their basketball skills through Upward. Participating in this league will give your child a chance to experience good sportsman on and off the court. While playing Upward Basketball, your child will receive a special recognition award after every game and have the opportunity to develop new friendships.

How do I sign up? Bring or mail a registration form and fee to Cedar Bluff Baptist Church (132 Churchland Drive, Atkins, VA 24311). There is a drop box available at the Cedar Bluff Baptist Church Gym. Registration forms may be placed in the drop box anytime. Forms will also be available at evaluations.

Registration Information: The registration cost per child for basketball is $20. Deadline for registration is November 2. Basketball shorts are included in the registration cost. Scholarships are available.

Evaluations and Sign-Ups: Everyone must attend one basketball evaluation. They will take place at the Cedar Bluff Baptist Church Gym.

League Schedule:

Practice Begin - Tuesday, November 29, 2011

First Game - Saturday, January 7, 2012

Awards Celebration - Tuesday, March 6, 2012

For more information:

Cedar Bluff Baptist Church: 276-783-2464

Mick Musser: 276-245-6410