Upward is an evangelistic sports ministry specifically designed for kindergarten through sixth grade boys and girls that promotes salvation, character, and self-esteem in every child.

Upward Basketball and Cheerleading offers a break from the norm. The primary focus of Upward is to develop the Winner in EVERY child, not just a few. By keeping this goal in mind, our league promotes salvation, character and self-esteem in all who participate by:

SALVATION
Equipping coaches and referees to minister by providing extensive teaching tools and resources. Players and coaches discuss scripture-based devotions during each practice.

SPORTSMANSHIP
Keeping sportsmanship and competitiveness in proper perspective by not maintaining standings in any division.

CHARACTER
Having a set substitution system where all players are allowed equal playing time and equal opportunity for improvement. Maximizing the family schedule by having only one hour of practice and one game each week.

SELF-ESTEEM
Encouraging each player with a game-day award
following every game.

Interested? Please contact us! Emmanuel United Methodist Church 16000 Cumberland Rd. Noblesville, IN 46060 (317) 773-4406