Upward Basketball
& Cheerleading

Upward Basketball and Cheerleading is a community sports league -- specifically designed for children in Kindergarten through 8th grade -- that promotes character and self-esteem.

About the Program

Established in 1995, Upward Sports is the world’s largest Christian youth sports provider. Today, approximately half a million players at more than 2,000 churches in 47 states participate in camps, clinics, and leagues through Upward Sports’ Recreation Division.

Key 24-25 Dates

  • Participants must attend one of the following sessions to be placed on a team.

    Thurs, Oct. 24, 6-8PM, K-2nd Boys & Girls

    Tues, Oct. 29, 6-8PM, 3rd/4th Boys & Girls

    Wed, Nov. 6, 6-8PM, 5th-8th Boys & Girls

    Tues, Nov. 12, 6-8PM, Wait List & Make Ups

    Multi participant families may all attend any session.

    K-5th Cheerleaders may attend either 10/24 or 11/6 for uniform sizing.

  • Mon, Oct. 21, 6:30-8pm, CC2

    Mon, Nov. 4, 6:30-8pm, CC2

    Sat, Dec. 7, 9-11:30am, Dining Hall

  • 7:30 - K Gators

    7:40 - K Ducks

    8:00 - G 1/2 Badgers

    8:10 - G 1/2 Jayhawks

    8:40 - B 1/2 Broncos

    8:50 - B 1/2 Tar Heels

    9:00 - B 1/2 Fighting Irish

    9:10 - B 1/2 Sooners

    9:40 - B 1/2 Aggies

    9:50 - B 1/2 Thundering Herd

    10:00 - B 1/2 Wildcats

    10:10 - B 1/2 Tigers

    10:20 - K1 CHEER Unicorn Girls

    10:30 - 1/2 CHEER 

    10:40 - G 3/4 Volunteers

    10:50 - G 3/4  Huskies

    11:00 - G 3/4  Badgers

    11:10 - G 3/4  Commodores

    11:20 - K2 CHEER Dynamite Divas

    11:40 - B 3/4 Golden Waves

    11:45 - B 3/4 Bearcats

    11:55 - B 3/4 Cardinals

    12:00 - B 3/4 Golden Gophers

    12:10 - 3/5 CHEER Diamond Girls

    12:40 - B 3/4 Tar Heels

    12:50 - B 3/4 Mountaineers

    1:30 - B 5/6 Cardinals

    1:40 - B 5/6 Gators

    1:50 - B 7/8 Spartans

    2:00 - B 7/8 Razorbacks

    2:20 - B 5/6 Bulldogs

    2:30 - B 5/6 Owls

    2:40 - B 7/8 Seminoles

    2:50 - B 7/8 Yellow Jackets

    3:20 - B 5/6 Wildcats

    3:30 - B 5/6 Tar Heels

    3:50 - B 7/8 Knights

    4:00 - B 7/8 Panthers

    4:20 - B 5/6 Tigers

    4:30 - B 5/6 Wolverines

    4:40 - G 5/8 Lynx

    4:50 - G 5/8 Sky

Season Details & Information

  • Practices and Games

    Each 1st-8th grade basketball team and each cheer squad will have a 1 hour weeknight practice beginning in December and a 1 hour Saturday game beginning in January. (Kindergarten basketball practices and plays games on Saturday mornings only.)

    Practice nights and times are determined once teams are drafted and based upon the coach's availability. Game times begin with our youngest divisions in the morning and older divisions in the afternoon; 5th-8th players may play games at a gym other than SRC.

  • Fees

    Upward Basketball and Cheerleading is open to all kids currently enrolled in Kindergarten thru 8th grade.

    Early Registration (before 10/01/24): $160
    Regular Registration (10/01/24 and after): $175

  • Discounts

    $10.00 off your second child

    $15.00 off your third child

    $20.00 off your fourth child and above

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Everyone has the opportunity to make a difference in the life of our Upward athletes. No matter your experience or skill set, our dedicated team of volunteer leaders can assist in providing you with the resources necessary to effectively reach the next generation!

ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST COMPLETE BACKGROUND CHECK
Please send to jskrabec@spanishriver.com

Volunteer with Upward

Has Upward been a blessing to your family? We have a goal to raise $30,000 this year to ensure Upward continues to bless our community.

An Opportunity to Give Back

Contact us.

Upward at SRC

2400 Yamato Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431
561-994-5000

upward@spanishriver.com