FAQs
Are there any rules unique to Upward Basketball?
Is Upward serious about registration deadlines?
Does my child really need to attend evaluation night?
When will I get my uniform and game schedule?
Can you explain the carpool link on the registration form?
Where does my child practice, and where does my child play their games?
Is there a discount for additional children?
Who do I make checks payable to?
When does early registration end?
Who can I email the information?
Who can I call for information?
Is Upward serious about
registration deadlines?
We anticipate that there will be over 450 children participating in the
Upward program this season. We keep the registration open as long as we
can, but we need time after registration closes to make team assignments and
notifications to the volunteer leaders and participants. Also, it is
impossible to correctly place your child on a basketball team without being
evaluated. Consequently, we will not accept any late registrations.
When do we practice?
Your child will practice one hour per week on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,
or Friday evening. Practice days and times are assigned after all
registrations are received and team assignments are made. On your
registration you my indicate
ONLY
ONE night that you cannot practice. We cannot honor any other specific
requests for days or times as we have too large a league to accommodate all
requests. In fact, the league is so large that all schedules and teams are
assigned by a computer.
Does my child really need to
attend evaluation night?
EVERY child must attend evaluation/orientation with a parent in order to
play or cheer!
Evaluation is critical to Upward's goal of having balanced teams that build the
self-esteem of every child in the league. For returning Upward families:
the evaluation night is your first opportunity to support and encourage families
who are new to the Upward program! Finally, we need your help. Your
help as a volunteer will help make the evaluation process successful for
everyone.
When will I get my uniform
and game schedule?
Uniforms and game schedules will probably be distributed by your coach the
first week of practice in December. Game schedules will also be posted on this
website.
Can you explain the carpool
link on the registration form?
You may list ONLY ONE child that you want to carpool with. Since this
implies that both children will be playing on the same team, carpoolers must be
the same age and gender.
Example: Billy Smith wants to carpool with Andy Brown. On the
"carpool link" Billy will write Andy Brown on his registration form
and Andy Brown will write Bill Smith on his form. The computer will then
match these 2 boys together. If you write more than 1 name, NO CARPOOL link will
entered!
Where does my child
practice, and where does my child play their games?
Most practices will be at the Harvester Christian Church gym. Most
games will be held at Barnwell Middle School.
Is there a discount for
additional children?
You can take $10 off the price for registration for each additional child.
Who do I make checks payable
to?
Make checks out to Harvester Christian Church.
When does early registration
end?
Early registration ends on Tuesday, October, 23rd. After that date it
will cost an additional $10 to register.
Who can I email the
information?
You can email us at: bupward@sbcglobal.net
Who can I call for
information?
You can call us anytime at 636.928.7651, ext 1503