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When can I register my child for Upward?
Early Registration has began and will end on November 7th. We've sent out flyers to the schools, and registration forms can be found in the Children and Youth Ministries Office at First United Methodist Church. The deadline for registration is November 12th! Click here to download and print a registration form for Upward Basketball. .Click here to download and print a registration form for Upward Cheerleading.
How much does Upward cost?
Early registration cost per child for basketball and cheerleading is $70; after November 7th, the cost is $80 so sign up early. Basketball Shorts are optional at a cost of $15 and Cheerleading mock turtlenecks are optional at a cost of $15.
When and where are games held? How about practices?
Practices begin the week of Monday, December 7, 2009. First Game will be on Saturday, January 16, 2010.
Games will be held Saturdays following that date at FUMC Gym, Crestview Bapstist Church Gym, Sunrise Christian Church, and First Assembly of God.
Click here for Game schedules.
What are the colors for Fall 2009/Winter 2010?
Green and White (like the Boston Celtics)
Does my child have to attend an evaluation?
Everyone must attend on basketball evaluation or cheerleading orientation. they will take place at the First United Methodist Church Gym as follows:
Kindergarten through 8th Grade Boys/Girls- Saturday, November 7th between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00p.m.
Kindergarten through 8th Grade Boys/Girls- Thursday, November 12th between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Will my child have equal playing time?
Yes! If you child is present at every game he/she should have equal playing time as the other members on the team. Upward has a rotation system that also has your child matched up against a player of fairly equal ability. If you feel your coach is not following the rotation schedule please let us know and we will work to correct the problem.
What is the Upward Awards Celebration?
We celebrate the end of the regular basketball season with a program at the Civic Center. This year we have schedule the Awards Celebration for Sunday -March 7th 2010. This is a fun event offered to all participants in which players recieve their end-of-season award gift .
Who do I call if I have additional questions?
For more information regarding Upward programs, you can call Marci Nix at (505)947-9200.