UPWard

Upward 26-27
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
IMPORTANT DATES
  • Online registration (Early) opens August 15 for 2026-27 season
  • Early registration ends September 15
  • Registration deadline is October 11

  • Evaluations: 
  • Jarvis Memorial: K-4th grade boys and K-3rd grade girls
  • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., October 12, 14 &15
    St James: 4th - 6th grade girls and 5th - 6th grade boys
  • 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., October 12, 13, & 14

  • Practices:
  • Jarvis Memorial: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
  • St James: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
  • Days are assigned by teams
    Practices begin the week of November 30, 2026 & go to week of December 19, 2026
    No practices during the weeks of December 21 and 28, 2026. 
  • Practices resume on January 4, 2027.

  • First Game Day – January 9, 2027
  • Last Game Day- February 27, 2027
  • Upward Celebration- February 27, 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 380 participants register to play and over 100 coaches needed for each season.  We see over 1,000 fans visit our gyms each game day.  In addition, we see God moving by changing lives, teaching values, building lifetime relationships and sharing truth.

HAVE I MISSED REGISTRATION?

Our '26-27 season registration opens August 15, ends October 11. 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 and need parents to volunteer as coaches and more. See below for ways to volunteer with Upward Basketball.

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 not only on Jarvis & St James members, but we need our community to volunteer 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 and fun 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 Memorial & St James, we offer basketball and cheerleading during our season.  
Our league consists 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 is offered at Jarvis for ages 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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