Upward Sports

Due to Construction taking place for our new Life Center, we are not able to offer Upward Sports this year. Please check back next year.

Messiah Lutheran Church (MLC) is excited to offer our UPWARD BASKETBALL league for a 10th consecutive season. Upward at MLC focuses on providing a fun environment for young athletes while developing them Mentally, Athletically, Spiritually and Socially.

Sign up your K5 – 8th grader today!

For even more information contact:

Carl Huett at carlhuett@verizon.net

or

Todd Smith at gym@messiahlutheran.com

To REGISTER your child

-Click the “Register Now” button

Password Protected

-Contact your coach or league director for access

Contact
Carl Huett
Email Carl

Help Upward Grow

  • Invite your child’s friends and classmates
  • Form a Neighborhood or School Class Team
  • Share this website
  • Deployed Military Family Scholarships are available

Fees

  • Early Registration Oct 15 – Nov 30 is $125
  • Late Registration after Dec 1 is $150
  • Fees include:
    • Basketball Uniform with Shorts
    • 11 weekly Practices
    • 8 Saturday Games
    • Awards Celebration

Important Dates

  • Skills Evaluations – At the First Team Practice
  • Games– Saturday Mornings–Jan. 7,14,21,28 Feb. 4,11,18,25
  • Practices– Friday Evenings–Dec. 2,9,16 Jan. 6,13,20,27  Feb. 3,10,17,24
  • Practices– Sunday Afternoons–Nov 27 Dec. 4,11,18  Jan. 8,15,22,29   Feb. 5,12,19
  • Post Season Celebration– Saturday 2/25 (Time TBA)

COVID & FLU Precautions

  • If you our your child have a sore throat, cough, or fever PLEASE STAY HOME.
  • We will not have a concession stand this year – bring your own drinks.
  • Sanitizer dispensers will be present at all high touch areas.

Evaluations:

  • Conducted at the first Team Practice by assigned coaches

Uniform Sizing:

  • Use the Uniform Sizing Guide provided in the on-line Registration.

Practices:

  • MLC will provide all Basketballs, which will be sanitized after each practice & game
    • No one is allowed to bring their own ball
  • Players are responsible for bringing their own water. Water fountains should be for refilling only.
  • Practice attendees should NOT enter the building until 10 minutes prior to their practice time.
    • This is to limit cross traffic

Games:  

  • MLC will provide all Basketballs, which will be sanitized after each Game
    • No one is allowed to bring their own ball or arrive early
  • We will use shoulder match-up tags instead of wristbands
  • Players are responsible for bringing their own water. Water fountains should be for refilling only.
  • Game attendees should NOT enter the building until 10 minutes prior to their game
    • This is to limit cross traffic

Post Game:

  • There will be no after-game gathering
    • Game critiques, lessons, and star distribution will be incorporated into practices
  • Post-game snacks should be served outside
  • Sanitation of gym seating will be completed after each game by event staff

Volunteer Opportunities

Parents who volunteer as a coach, assistant coach, referee, scorekeeper, devotion leader or as a helper on game days report a deeper enjoyment of their athlete’s experience and connection to their child. Please consider sharing some of your time with us.

Email carlhuett@verizon.net OR gym@messiahlutheran.com to let us know how you would like to help provide an excellent experience for our children.

We are looking forward to another exciting experience for you and your athlete, in a safe and nurturing environment.

Thank you so much for your participation and support.