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"The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ.  For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body..."  1 Corinthians 12:12

Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2008
The Upward Basketball League seeks to develop character in every player by providing an equal opportunity for improvement, while stressing sportsmanship in every situation.
 

         


Please call the Upward Hotline at 746-8974 for
Upward Basketball (Option #1) and Cheerleading (Option #2) Information

 Game Day Photos Below - Game #8 March 15th

Click Here to Download the Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2008 Game Schedule    (.pdf file)

  • Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2008 has finished for the year.
  • For ages Kindergarten through 8th grade.

    IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

    Practice Begins - Week of January 1, 2008
    First Game Day - January 19, 2008
    Picture Day - February 2, 2008
    Picture Make-up Day - March 1, 2008 at Cool Spring from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
    Last Game Day - March 15, 2008
    Awards Celebration - March 14, 2008 - Details Below
     
  • The Awards Celebration was Friday, March 14, at St. Paul’s Baptist Church on Creighton Road. We were entertained this year by a very funny comedian and juggler.
     
  • The locations for Upward Basketball and Cheerleading this year were:
    Cool Spring Baptist
    Mechanicsville Baptist
    Mechanicsville Church of Christ
    Fairmount Christian
    New Highland Baptist
    Fairfield Presbyterian
     
  • Call the Upward Hotline (746-8974) for any updates or to contact an Upward Staff Member with a question, concern, or compliment.
     
  • Inclement weather policy:  We follow the Hanover School System when canceling practice.  We will not have practice the first day Hanover schools are closed.  After that, the Upward Staff will make daily decisions.  Please check the Upward Hotline and the website here for updated information.
     


 Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2008 Game Day Photos


Week 8: March 15th
Cyclones vs. Avalanche    6th to 8th Grade Girls    New Highland Baptist
Nuggets vs. Pistons  6th to 8th Grade Boys  Mechanicsville Church of Christ
Panthers vs. Eagles  Cheerleading Team: Lady Diamonds  1st & 2nd Grade Girls Fairfield Presbyterian
Dolphins vs. Rams Kindergarten Boys and Girls   Mechanicsville Baptist
Cobras vs. Spiders    Kindergarten Boys and Girls Mechanicsville Baptist



Week 7: March 8th
Blue Jays vs. Buckeyes  Cheerleading Team: Locomotion  4th & 5th Grade Boys    Cool Spring Baptist
Hoyas vs. Jaguars  Cheerleading Team: Locomotion 4th & 5th Grade Boys  Cool Spring Baptist
Flames vs. Sooners 3rd Grade Boys Fairmount Christian
Kings vs. Spurs 6th to 8th Grade Boys New Highland Baptist



Week 5: February 23rd
Bobcats vs. Cowboys  Cheerleading Team: Lady Spirit 1st & 2nd Grade Boys    Mechanicsville Baptist
Dragons vs. Bengals  1st & 2nd Grade Boys   Mechanicsville Baptist
Wolfpack vs. Longhorns 1st & 2nd Grade Boys Mechanicsville Baptist
Chargers vs. Bruins Cheerleading Team: Lady Dazzlers  1st & 2nd Grade Boys Mechanicsville Baptist
Huskies vs. Volunteers      4th & 5th Grade Boys Cool Spring Baptist



Week 4: February 9th
Hornets vs. Aztecs 4th & 5th Grade Girls    Fairfield Presbyterian
Shock vs. Lynx  4th & 5th Grade Girls   Fairfield Presbyterian
Wildcats vs. Knights 3rd Grade Boys Mechanicsville Baptist
Earthquake vs. Tornadoes 6th to 8th Grade Girls Mechanicsville Church of Christ
Terrapins vs. Cavaliers  Cheerleading Team: Lady Rubies    3rd Grade Girls Cool Spring Baptist



Week 3: February 2nd
Comets vs. Liberty 4th & 5th Grade Girls    Fairfield Presbyterian
Mystics vs. Sparks  4th & 5th Grade Girls   Fairfield Presbyterian
Sonics vs. Warriors Cheerleading Team: Lady Dazzlers 4th & 5th Grade Boys Cool Spring Baptist
Hawks vs. Hoosiers 4th & 5th Grade Boys Cool Spring Baptist
Yellow Jackets vs. Tarheels  Cheerleading Team: Lady Rubies   3rd Grade Girls Cool Spring Baptist



Week 2: January 26th
 Online Devotional - "Who is Watching?"
Knicks vs. Broncos 3rd Grade Boys    Fairmount Christian
Grizzlies vs. Flames  3rd Grade Boys Fairmount Christian
Clippers vs. Jets    3rd Grade Boys Fairmount Christian
Jayhawks vs. Cardinals Cheerleading Team: Lady Emerald   1st & 2nd Grade Boys  Mechanicsville Baptist
Heat vs. Mavericks 6th to 8th Grade Boys  Mechanicsville Church of Christ



Week 1: January 19th
 Online Devotional - "Who is Watching?"
Bulldogs vs. Racers 1st & 2nd Grade Boys    Mechanicsville Baptist
Rangers vs. Bruins  Cheerleading Team: Lady Rubies 1st & 2nd Grade Boys Mechanicsville Baptist
Cougars vs. Marlins Cheerleading Team: Lady Dazzlers   1st & 2nd Grade Girls Fairfield Presbyterian
Shock vs. Fever 4th & 5th Grade Girls Fairfield Presbyterian
Bearcats vs. Panthers 4th & 5th Grade Girls Fairfield Presbyterian



Click to See Previous Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2007 Game Day Photos
 

Information about Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2008

Upward promotes character and self-esteem in every child by providing:

  • A substitution system that promotes equal playing time for each player.

  • An evaluation process to provide equal teams and equal opportunity for improvement.

When you play Upward Basketball, you and your friends:

  1. Sign up individually, not as a team

  2. Practice and play a game once each week

  3. Get equal playing time every game

  4. Will learn new drills to improve your basketball skills

  5. Will receive special recognition awards every game

As a participant in Upward Basketball each child will receive:

  1. Upward Basketball Jersey

  2. Upward Basketball T-shirt

  3. Upward Basketball Shorts

  4. Upward Basketball Car Magnet.

  5. End of the Season Award

When you cheer for Upward Basketball, you and your friends:

  1. Sign up individually, not as a squad

  2. Practice and cheer for a game once each week

  3. Get equal playing time every game

  4. Will learn new drills to improve your cheerleading skills

  5. Will receive special recognition awards every game

As a participant in Upward Cheerleading each child will receive:

  1. Upward Cheerleading uniform

  2. Upward Cheerleading mock turtleneck

  3. Cheer poms and megaphone.

  4. Individual Awards after each game and practice.

  5. End of the Season Award

Updated 3/20/08