

UPWARD BASKETBALL
An exciting and fun sports league for youth in grades 1-6th that seeks to develop character in every participant, providing an opportunity for improvement and stressing sportsmanship in every situation, while helping players and families find and follow Jesus.
UPWARD BASKETBALL
An exciting and fun sports league for youth in grades 1-6th that seeks to develop character in every participant, providing an opportunity for improvement and stressing sportsmanship in every situation, while helping players and families find and follow Jesus.
Key Dates Jan 9: Practices begin Jan 21: Jamboree Jan 27/28: First games Mar 17/18: Last games
- basketball coaches and assistant coaches
- referees
- concession stand assistant
- prayer partners
- Coaches & Referees
2019 Basketball Coaching Guide
2019 Basketball Rules 2019 Cheer Coaching Guide Oct. 14: Coaches Training Information
- Parents
2019 Season Calendar
Watch highlights below from our 2020 Upward season!
To join our Upward team or get more information, please contact Jeff Belmondo.
Visit the Upward site for more information.
Visit Upward Stars Seattle for more information about advanced developmental training.
MORE INFO
2023 Team Pages
For questions or to get more information please contact Jeff Belmondo, League Director, at jeffbelmondo@hotmail.com. For more information about Upward Sports go to the Upward site.
Upward games will be live streamed on our
Upward Facebook Page
F.A.Q.'s
Have a question? Find more info here. For questions or to get more information please contact Jeff Belmondo, League Director, at jeffbelmondo@hotmail.com. For more information about Upward Sports go to the Upward site.Register early, the league fills up quickly! Once registered, every player must complete a skill assessment on either October 15 or 22nd. Details for skill assessment sign-ups will be provided following completed registration.
What: Basketball League
Who: Boys and girls grades 1-6
Where: HCC Family Life Center
When: January 9 to March 18, 2023
Cost: $99 per child (includes reversible jersey, t-shirt, game day snack and end of season gift. Partial scholarships available; email Jeff for an application after you register.
Key Dates
Sept 26 (10am): Registration opens
Oct 15 and 22: Skill assessments (see FAQs)
Jan 9: Practices begin
Jan. 21: Jamboree
Jan 27/28: First games
Mar 17/18: Last games
- basketball coaches and assistant coaches
- referees
- prayer partners
- Skill Assessment Assistants (October 15 and 22nd)
- Game Day Concessions
- Player’s Snack Bag Assembly Team (Friday Game nights)
- Picture Day Support Team (Feb 4th, 2023)
- Coaches & Referees
2019 Basketball Coaching Guide
2019 Basketball Rules 2019 Cheer Coaching Guide Oct. 14: Coaches Training Information
- Parents
2019 Season Calendar
Watch highlights below from our 2020 Upward season!
To join our Upward team or get more information, please contact Jeff Belmondo.
Visit the Upward site for more information.
Visit Upward Stars Seattle for more information about advanced developmental training.
MORE INFO
Basketball
1-2nd grade Co-ed All teams will have one-hour practices held on a weeknight and will play one-hour games on Saturdays. All player practice nights are based on volunteer coach availabilities. Parents will be notified of team assignments in early December. 3-4th grade Girls/Boys All teams will have one-hour practices held on a weeknight and will play one-hour games on Saturdays. All player practice nights are based on volunteer coach availabilities. Parents will be notified of team assignments in early December. 5-6th grade Girls/Boys All teams will have one-hour practices held on a weeknight. 5-6th grade boys will play one-hour games on Friday nights and 5-6th grade girls will play one-hour games on Saturdays. All player practice nights are based on volunteer coach availabilities. Parents will be notified of team assignments in early December.CHEERLEADING
After a review of cheer program needs, unfortunately, we will not be able to host a program this season. We will continue to assess capabilities as we consider cheerleading for future years.
F.A.Q.'s
Have a question? Find more info here. For questions or to get more information please contact Jeff Belmondo, League Director, at jeffbelmondo@hotmail.com. For more information about Upward Sports go to the Upward site.Teams are comprised of 1-6th grade boys and girls who participate in a 10-week season from January to mid-March. In addition to having fun, making friends and learning basketball skills, players spend time at practices focusing on Biblical virtues that they can apply on the court and in all aspects of their lives. Online registration for the 2024 season will open in mid- September, 2023. More details will be posted here in early September. For questions or to get more information please contact our League Director, Jeff Belmondo. For more information about Upward Sports visit the Upward site.
- Coaches & Referees
2019 Basketball Coaching Guide
2019 Basketball Rules 2019 Cheer Coaching Guide Oct. 14: Coaches Training Information
- Parents
2019 Season Calendar
Watch highlights below from our 2020 Upward season!
To join our Upward team or get more information, please contact Jeff Belmondo.
Visit the Upward site for more information.
Visit Upward Stars Seattle for more information about advanced developmental training.