2021 SEASON ​SNAP SHOT 

PRICING
​Basketball ONLY 
$55- Early Registration
​6 week session
Optional Purchases:
Shorts - $15 each

SESSION ONE NOW CLOSED
​3rd - 5th Grade SCHEDULE
Practices Begin: Week of 1/4
First Games Begin: 1/16
Last Games End: 2/20
​Tournament: 2/26-27
Awards Celebration: 2/28

EVALUATIONS
3rd - 5th Grade Only:
Thursday 11/5
6:30pm-8:00pm

EVALS 
​NOW CLOSED

SESSION TWO:
​Pre K- 2nd Grade SCHEDULE
Practices Begin: Week of 3/1
First Games Begin: 3/13
Last Games End: 4/24
Awards Celebration 4/25

EVALUATIONS
Pre K - 2nd Grade Only:
Sunday 1/24 and
Sunday 1/31
2:00pm-4:00pm

EVALS 
​NOW CLOSED
 NEW THIS YEAR!!!!
​*TWO sessions of basketball for specific age groups.
*Must Sign Up for an EVALUATION session. 
​*6 game week sessions with reduced cost. 
* 3rd Graders will play FULL COURT this year. 
*COVID -19 Safety Protocols (SEE BELOW)
*In Person Payments will not be accepted on evaluation night. (By appointment only)
*Cheerleading will not be offered. ​

COVID-19 Safety Protocols: 
1. Temp Checks will be mandatory for ALL players/spectators for practice and game entry.
2. Masks are required for ALL until players/refs are on the court and those 2 groups will remove them.
3. TWO ADULT spectators per player are allowed during practices/games. (This does not include siblings).
4. We will sanitize equipment before/during/after practices/games.
5. We will have extra equipment on hand.
6. There will be no concessions offered this year. (You may bring in drinks/snacks.)
7. Frequent Cleaning of High Touch Surfaces
8. One game will be played per hour.
9. Two teams MAX will practice during the same hour.
10. Cheerleading will not be offered this season.
*** If a player tests positive for COVID-19, they must quarantine from practice/games for 2 weeks.***
- Reach out to Travis if you have any questions about our quarantine policy.
*By registering your child you are agreeing to these conditions and any other spectator you allow to attend as well.*
AGES:
Girls and Boys 4 years old (before August 1st, 2020) through FIFTH Grade based on the 2020-2021  school calendar.
PRICING/REGISTRATION:
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SESSION ONE NOW CLOSED: 
3rd - 5th Grade Divisions - Registration Timeline- October 8- November 4


The cost per child for 3rd - 5th Grade basketball is $55 before 10/31.  After that date it increases to $60.
Basketball shorts are OPTIONAL at an additional cost of $15 each.

SESSION TWO NOW CLOSED: EMAIL TRAVIS FOR AVAILABILITY
PreK - 2nd Grade Divisions - Registration Timeline- November 1 - January 29


The cost per child for PreK -  2nd Grade basketball is $55 before 1/23. After that date it increases to $60
Basketball shorts are OPTIONAL at an additional cost of $15 each.
DISCOUNTS:
Multiple family discounts are available online for SAME SESSION players.
($5 off each additional child.)
**Contact Travis if an additional child is a different session.**

Ask Travis about Military Deployment Discounts.

Head Coaches will receive a $15 discount after the mandatory coach's training. 
Click HERE to request to be a coach.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Credit/Debit cards are ONLY accepted on our online registration.
Cash or check (made to HGBC) are accepted in person BEFORE evaluation night by appointment ONLY.
Email Travis for details.

What is included with the basic fees? 
Players will receive a reversible jersey, t-shirt, and a window cling.
8 weeks of practice and 6 games. (Tournament Weekend added for 3rd - 5th Grades)

UNIFORMS:  2021 Colors
Home- YELLOW
Away- PURPLE
EVALUATIONS:
You will need to attend ONE of the evaluations (skill assessments). We try to determine your child's abilities through a variety of fun drills that focus on: speed, dribbling, and shooting from a variety of distances. This data will assist us in evenly placing the teams to the best of our ability. ​This is not a tryout, however, we are requiring that all age divisions must come to ONE of the two evaluations. When you arrive on campus, you will be temp checked, and be required to wear masks while your child's registration form is confirmed. Then you will enter the gym, your child will run through the drills, and we ask that you exit so that a new group can begin. You be contacted asap from your coach about practice times. 

EVALUATION DATES:  *Scheduled Evaluations: (NEW THIS YEAR)
NOW CLOSED- SESSION ONE: Boys and Girls- 3rd and 5th Grade 
Monday, November 2nd and Thursday November 5th
Sign up for  a 15 min. time slot: 3rd - 5th Grades ONLY 

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NOW CLOSED- SESSION TWO: Boys and Girls- PREK (4 yo before 8/1/20) - 2nd Grade 
Sunday, January 24th and Sunday, January 31st
Sign up for a 15 min. time slot:  Pre K - 2nd Grades ONLY

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Where do I go for the evaluations?
These will  be held at the HICKORY GROVE GYM in the FAMILY LIFE CENTER.
 DIVISIONS:
How are the grades divided? Registration numbers predict the size and number of teams. 

2021 basketball divisions:
SESSION ONE:
​3rd Grades (co-ed)
​4th-5th Grades (co-ed)

SESSION TWO:
PreK-Kindergarten (co-ed)
1st-2nd Grades (co-ed)

PRACTICES:
Where do they practice?
All practices are held at the Hickory Grove Gym in the Family Life Center, unless your coach informs you otherwise.

What can I expect?

All participants will have ONE practice per week (7 total). Practice nights could be on Mon., Tues., Thurs., or Fri. Depending on Coach Availability, but you can request a coach. They will last one hour each. A short devotional will be given by coaches or another parent during this time. 2021 Virtues taught include: Perserverance, Cooperation

Coaches are responsible for keeping your players focused during practices. Parents please help us by keeping your other children masked (unless younger than Kindergarten) and from distracting the teams. Thank you so much in advance!

GAMES:
When are games played?
All SIX games will be held on Saturdays.  Times will be set and given to parents before the first practice. We offer player introductions, spirit themes, and guaranteed playing time! You can expect music, energy, and an encouraging halftime video by our staff every game day as well. 

Where do they play? 
ALL divisions will play at Hickory Grove Gym in the Family Life Center, unless otherwise specifically mentioned.

What time do they play?
Game times and schedules will be given out the first week of practice. The younger players begin at 9am and we allow a 15 minute period in between games. 
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:
What about makeup games? 
There are 6 games and 8 practices scheduled unless extreme weather prevents us from meeting. Makeup games will be announced through our Facebook page and  coach communication via text/email.

​What makes Upward different than other programs? 
We believe in developing children using the 360 degree progression (Mentally, Athletically, Socially, and Spiritually). Not only do we teach the fundamentals of sports, but we also teach children how to make better choices in their lives. We don't force our beliefs on our families, but we do introduce Jesus to children and families in a loving way by teaching virtues such as commitment, respect, trust, and compassion. Click HERE for more details about Upward Sports.

Our rules progressively get harder and more comprehensive the older your child is. Email Travis for more specifics. Winning is fun, but it is NOT our main focus. We teach that a spirit of competition is healthy and encouraged, but that there is much more to life than a game. 

PARENT EXPECTATIONS:
A positive attitude is an extremely important element in our fundamental league. We expect all people watching the children play to remember this is supposed to be a fun experience as children are learning the game. Our coaches and referees are volunteers, so we ask that you are respectful in your actions and your words. Coach your children up during the week, but at practices and games...this is the coach's responsibility, NOT yours. 

WE WANT YOU!
If you love Jesus, like basketball/cheerleading, and working with children, prayerfully consider coaching, refereeing, or game day volunteering.  We offer discounts for coaches, but you must attend our mandatory coaches meeting. Check out the Coach's page for the latest news from Travis!

Contact Travis for more information. Please begin praying for God's love to be seen in all that we do and say throughout the season.