Upward is an evangelistic sports ministry for first grade through sixth grade boys and girls that promotes salvation, character and self-esteem in every child. Upward provides equal opportunities for each boy and girl and affirms each participant with post game and end of year awards. Upward provides opportunities for all to become meaningfully involved in the program. There are opportunities to pray for the program, coach a team, referee a game, share a devotion and develop relationships in order to open avenues of ministry to the people of our community.

Upward provides equal opportunities for each boy and girl, post-game and end-of-year awards.
There is one one-hour practice each week.  All games are played on Saturday mornings.
 

We are now taking sign-ups for the 2011-2012 season in the fall. 

Registration Form

(Form is formatted for 8.5 x 14 paper)

The uniforms are Red and Black this year.  Registration is $50.00 if you register by November 5th, and $60.00 if you register between November 5th and 12th.  November 12th is the last day to register.  Registration includes a t-shirt, jersey, and many other items throughout the season.  Purchase of matching reversible shorts is available for $14.00, and is optional.

Each player must attend an evaluation to help create balanced teams.  Evaluations will be held on November 5th and 12th at the Carson Newman Maddox Student Activities Center.  1st and 2nd grade evaluations will be between 9:00 am and 10:00 am, 3rd and 4th grade evaluations will be between 10:00 am and 11:00 am, and 5th and 6th grade evaluations will be between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm.

Practices will begin the week of Monday, November 28th, and will be a 1 hour practice each week on either Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday.  Games will be every Saturday morning beginning January 7th, with the last game being on February 18th.  We will have several special events during the season such as Can the Court, Picture Day, and Awards Day.  Please see our main Upward site at www.jcupward.com for more information or send questions to Joe Dobyns at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .