Sports | Upward Basketball and Cheer
January 13, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:45 pm
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Saturday, repeating until March 2, 2024
Young athletes of all skill levels are welcome to participate in our Upward Sports league for basketball and cheerleading. Our coaches and volunteers invest not only in helping children learn and improve their mental and physical abilities, but also guide them to grow spiritually by learning the values of discipline, good sportsmanship, and being an encouragement to others. (And of course, they’ll have fun!)
REGISTER HERE VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION HERE
COST
Early Registration: $80
SIZING & EVALUATIONS*
CHEER
K4–6th | Saturday, January 13 | 11:30–12:45pm
BASKETBALL
K5–1st Evaluation | Saturday, January 13 | 9–10am
2nd–3rd Grade Evaluation/Coaches Draft | Saturday, January 13 | 10:15–11:15pm
4th–6th Grade Evaluation/Coaches Draft | Saturday, January 13 | 11:30AM–12:45pm
*All Evaluations will be held in the Wicker Gym at First Baptist Dallas
PRACTICE
Each team will have one practice per week on Saturdays, then each team will play a game following practice
- 4th-6th grade will practice/play morning
- K4-1st grade will practice/play mid-morning to early afternoon
- 2nd-3rd grade will practice/play afternoon to mid-afternoon
PRACTICE BEGINS | Saturday, January 20th
Week 1 | Jan 20
Week 2 | Jan 27
Week 3 | Feb 3
Week 4 | Feb 10
Week 5 | Feb 17
Week 6 | Feb 24
Week 7 | March 2
GAMES**
**All games are played on Saturdays after practice in the Wicker Gym (1935 San Jacinto Dallas, TX 75201)
FIRST GAME | Jan 27
Week 2 | Feb 3
Week 3 | Feb 10
Week 4 | Feb 17
Week 5 | Feb 24
FINAL GAME | March 2
PRACTICE/GAME TIMES
Once we know how many teams, we will create practice and game schedules.
- 4th-6th grade will practice/play morning
- K4-1st grade will practice/play mid-morning to early afternoon
- 2nd-3rd grade will practice/play afternoon to mid-afternoon
END OF SEASON PARTY
WHERE TO PARK
Wicker Gym***
1935 San Jacinto
Dallas, TX 75201
***The Wicker Gym entrance is on the 6th floor of the Horner Garage on the south end. Drive up to floor seven, then take the down ramp to floor six. The entrance to the gym will be on your left.
INTERESTED IN COACHING?
Our coaches are the lifeblood of the Upward program. We are blessed to have incredible coaches who are passionate about teaching kids and sharing the gospel message.
If you are interested in joining our team, please contact Brent McFadden at Bmcfadden@firstdallas.org
