Winter 2024 Frequently Asked Questions

Kindergarten through 3rd grade basetball players:  2024 Winter Basketball Clinics FAQs

Cheerleaders of all ages; basketball players 4th through 8th grade: 2024 Winter Basketball and Cheerleading League FAQs 



General FAQs
Who is eligible to participate?
How do I register?
Is it okay if my child has no basketball or cheerleading experience?
What does the registration fee include?
Is there a multiple child discount?
May I request a teammate or coach for my child?
What are the practice times?
If I have more than one child playing basketball, will they practice on the same night?
If I have a child playing basketball & a cheerleading daughter, will they practice on the same night?
What are the game times?
What are player evaluations?
When will teams, rosters, & schedules be available?
What is the basketball hoop height for the different grades?
What size basketball do you use?
What is your refund policy?
How can I help?

 

Who is eligible to participate?

For basketball, boys and girls currently enrolled in grades K-8. 

For cheerleading, girls currently enrolled in grades K-8.

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How do I register?

Select Register for more registration details including the form.

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Is it okay if my child has no basketball or cheerleading experience?

Yes! Upward Sports™ is committed to giving every child an equal opportunity to learn & play. Teams are equally built based on evaluation scores. A substitution schedule is followed by every team to help ensure every player plays at least half of the game. Players also play against others of similar ability (man-to-man defense).

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What does the registration fee include?

The registration fee includes a reversible jersey, T-shirt, car magnet, and an end of the season gift.

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Is there a multiple child discount?

No, we do not have a multiple child discount because we are a self-funding league through player registrations & generous donations which cover our expenses & keeps your registration fee down. But, please do not let money stand in the way of your participation. We can work out a payment plan or possibly a scholarship.

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May I request a teammate or coach for my child?

Due to the size of the league, we try to honor teammate or coach requests but cannot make any guarantees. We will be honoring practice night exclusions and coach/child links.

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What are the practice times?

Coming soon

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If I have more than one child playing basketball, will they practice on the same night?

We will make every effort to make sure siblings practice on the same night but they may not practice at the same time.

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If I have a child playing basketball & a cheerleading daughter, will they practice on the same night?

We will make every effort to make sure siblings practice on the same night but they may not practice at the same time unless families choose to practice different nights for carpool reasons.

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What are the game times?

Coming soon

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What are player evaluations?

In order to draft fair & equal teams, every (returning & new) player must be evaluated according to skill. Each player will perform three offensive (shooting) & three agility (dribbling & defensive) drills.

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When will teams, rosters, & schedules be available?

Teams, practice schedules, & game schedules will be determined late December after all registrations have been received & players evaluated. Parents will be notified via email of their teams & will receive schedules at Meet Your Coach Day.

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What is the basketball hoop height for the different grades?

Kindergarten-Third Grades - 8 feet
Fourth-Eighth Grades - 10 feet

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What size basketball do you use?

All divisions except 6th through 8th grade boys use women's/Intermediate 28.5" basketball.   The 6th through 8th grade boys division use regulation size 29.5" basketball. 

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What is your refund policy?

Our refund policy is a full refund if you withdraw before rosters are communicated and player kits have been ordered. After player kits have been ordered , we may be able to issue a refund if we can find another player to purchase your player kit. 

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How can I help?

If you have a passion for prayer, sports, children, adults, helps, advertising, communications, greeting, leadership and/or sharing the Gospel message, we have plenty of opportunities for you to serve on theUpward Sports™ team. Please contact us and we will be more than happy to share the opportunities to serve with you!

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