UPWard

Upward 25-26
Play with Purpose: Develop skills, strengthen character have fun!

Have Questions?
Send an email to upward@jarvis.church for assistance from our team.
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Click To Register for Basketball or Cheerleading
IMPORANT DATES
  • Online registration (Early) opens August 15 for 2025-26 season
  • Early registration ends September 15
  • Registration deadline is October 12

  • Evaluation nights: - K-4th grade boys, K-3rd grade girls - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 
  •  October 13 &15, note ends earlier Oct 14, 2025 at Jarvis
    4th - 6th grade girls and 5th - 6th grade boys - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  
  • October 13, 14 &15 at St. James

  • Practices will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Days are assigned by teams
    Practices begin the week of December 1, 2025 through week of December 19, 2025
    No practices will be held during the weeks of December 21 and 28, 2025. 
  • Practices resume on January 5, 2026.

  • First Game Day – January 10, 2026
  • Last Game Day- February 28, 2026
  • Upward Celebration- February 28, 6:00 PM at St. James

  • Questions? Contact
  • William Wooten, Director
  • upward@jarvis.church 

     

UPWARD FAQ

Upward is more than a basketball league or cheerleading squad, it's about building community, learning skills and sharing hope found in Jesus Christ.  For over twelve years, Jarvis Memorial UMC has brought together families to enjoy sports in a safe environment.  Over the last eight years partnering with St. James UMC has allowed Upward to register over 400 kids playing and recruit over 100 coaches for each season.  We see over 1,000 fans visit our gyms each game day on Saturdays.  In addition we see God moving by changing lives, teaching values, building lifetime relationships and sharing truth.

HAVE I MISSED REGISTRATION?

Our '25-26 season registration opens August 15, ends October 12 and it is on a "first come, first serve" basis.  We encourage everyone to register early, as we anticipate a full league for this season.  We also encourage parents to volunteer as coaches.

How do I volunteer with UPWARD?

There are many opportunities to volunteer with Upward for persons of all ages.  From coaches, referees, concessions, score keepers and more; we rely in not only Jarvis & St James members, but our community to help each year be successful.  
Complete the form below for more information on how to volunteer.

What is upward?

At Jarvis Memorial & St James UMC, our purpose is to use the power of sports to share the Gospel and promote the discovery of Jesus in our community.  
We strive for kids to have a safe environment to learn and participate in sports.  
We set high expectations for adults to act as adults; so kids can be kids.

what ages participate in upward?

At Jarvis & St James, we offer basketball and cheerleading during our season.  
Our league consist of Co-Ed Kindergarten, Boys 1st-2nd grade, Boys 3rd-4th grade,
Boys 5th-6th grade, Girls 1st-3rd grade and Girls 4th-6th grade.  
Cheerleaders can be from Kindergarten to 6th Grade.  

Questions about UPWARD?

PLEASE COMPLETE BELOW If YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT PARTICIPATING OR VOLUNTEERING IN OUR UPWARD PROGRAM

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