Welcome to Bear Creek United Methodist Church, Houston TX 77084

2010 Upward Basketball & Cheerleading

Our 2010 season is now complete. Check back this fall for details on our 2010-11 season.

Upward is a Christian-based instructional league specifically designed for kindergarten through eighth grade boys and girls and features equal teams, equal playing time, post-game awards, and much more! In Upward, all participants have the opportunity to develop their character and self-esteem through healthy competition. Practices and games are each limited to one hour per week. Registration begins each September and the season wraps up in early March. Contact Larry Eggenberger for more information.


Enjoy our online album of Upward photos from our 2008-09 season!

Upward Frequently Asked Questions
When are practices and games?
Practices begin the week of TBD. You may choose one night (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday) that you CANNOT practice. We will assign your child to one of the remaining nights. Your coach will call and tell you which night you will practice. Practices are one hour a night, one night a week. Games begin TBD and continue every Saturday until TBD. Games are always on Saturdays, and begin in the morning with the kindergarteners. Games last one hour. There are 3 pre-season practices, and 8 weeks of practices and games.

When are Evaluations?
Everyone must attend one basketball evaluation or cheerleading orientation during which parents and guardians are required to attend a mandatory parent meeting.
  
How long is the season?
The season runs from the first week in January to the last week in February. A league calendar, in both English and Spanish, is available for download here or you may pick up a copy in the church office.

Do you offer football or soccer?
We do not offer football or soccer because we do not have the facilities. The closest church that has Upward football and soccer is Bear Creek Baptist. You can find more information on their website at www.bc-bc.org. You can search for other leagues and churches at www.upward.org.

What kind of Christian message will my child hear?
The kids will have a short devotion midway through practice. The devotion is age-appropriate, and will include Bible verses for the children to remember.

Do I have to order a uniform? What do I get for my money?
The uniform is included in the player fees. There is no extra fee for the uniform unless you want to purchase shorts or a turtleneck. These items are optional at a cost of $15 each. The player fee includes the following for basketball: t-shirt, jersey, Winner Magazine, CD, car magnet, and an end-of-the-season award (a surprise). The cheerleading items are as follows: cheer top, skort, Winner Magazine, CD, car magnet, pompoms, megaphone, hair ribbon, and an end-of-the-season award (a surprise).

When / what is award’s night?
Awards night will be on either March TBD, which will be communicated once a final decision has been made. It is a celebration of the season, with individual awards, giveaways, and a guest speaker. It’s a fun night, and the very last event of the Upward season.

Do I have to be Safe Sanctuary trained to volunteer in Upward? What is Safe Sanctuary training anyway?
For the Upward program you must be Safe Sanctuary trained only if you are a coach, assistant coach, or referee. Safe Sanctuary is a policy we have in place to keep our children safe. A background check is included at no charge to the volunteer. Safe Sanctuary certification renewal is required every two years. For more information on the policy, please contact the church office at 281.463.2330.