2023-2024 SEASON ​SNAP SHOT 

PRICING

2023 FALL SESSION
Basketball AND Cheerleading
$80- Early Registration until 8/21/23
$90- Registration ends 9/7/23

​Ask about Coach Discounts

2023 FALL SESSION:
​REGISTRATION
OPENS AUGUST 1st
​Pre K- Kindergarten AND
​1st - 2nd Grade SCHEDULE
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Practices Begin: Week of 10/2
First Games Begin: 10/14
Saturday Game Times: 9am/10:10am/11:20am/
12:30pm/1:40pm
(Younger ages play earlier)
Last Games End: 11/18
End of Season Celebration: 11/20

EVALUATION DATES
Choose ONE to attend:
Tuesday- 8/22 at 6:30pm or
Thursday- 9/7 at 6:30pm

WINTER SESSION 2024:
REGISTRATION OPENS OCT 1ST
​3rd - 5th Grade SCHEDULE
Practices Begin: Week of 1/1
First Games Begin: 1/13
Last Games End: 2/17*
​Tournament: 2/23-24*
Awards Celebration: 2/27*
* Tentative Dates

​EVALUATION DATES
Choose ONE to attend:
Sunday- 11/12 at 3pm or 
Thursday- 11/30 at 6:30pm
AGES:
Fall Session: OPENS AUG 1st 2023
Girls and Boys 4 years old (before August 1st, 2022)  and Kindergarten. Also, FIRST through SECOND Grades based on the 2023-2024  school calendar.

Winter Session: OPENS OCT 1st 2023
Girls and Boys in THIRD Grade and FOURTH through FIFTH Grades based on the 2023-2024  school calendar.
PRICING/REGISTRATION:

FALL SESSION REGISTRATION OPENS AUG 1st 2023 
PreK - Kindergarten and 1st- 2nd Grade Divisions:
The cost per child for PreK -  2nd Grade basketball is $80 ends 8/21/23.  After that date it increases to $90
Basketball shorts are OPTIONAL at an additional cost of $11 each.
Cheer Turtlenecks are OPTIONAL at an additional cost of $10 each

WINTER SESSION REGISTRATION OPENS OCT 1st 2023
The cost per child for 3rd - 5th Grade basketball is $85 ends 11/12/23.  After that date it increases to $95.
Basketball shorts are OPTIONAL at an additional cost of $11 each.
Cheer Turtlenecks are OPTIONAL at an additional cost of $10 each. 


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DISCOUNTS:
Multiple family discounts are available online for SAME SESSION players.
($5 off each the second child, and $10 off each additional child.)
**Contact Travis if an additional child is a different session.**

Ask Travis about Military Deployment Discounts or Financial Assistance.

Head Coaches will receive a 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 DURING evaluation night.
Email Travis for details.

What is included with the basic fees? 
Fall Session:
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:  
​2023 Colors- Fall Session  Red/Blue (Classic Bulls and Magic)

2024 Custom HG Jersey TBD (2023 Shown)

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:  
FALL SESSION:  Boys and Girls-PREK (4 yo before 8/1/21) - 2nd Grade (Sign up for ONE eval date AND the league registration)
​Tuesday 8/22 @ 6:30pm-8:00pm
Thursday 9/7 @ 6:30pm-8pm 


WINTER SESSION: Boys and Girls- 3rd- 5th Grade (Sign up for ONE eval date AND the league registration)
​Sunday 11/12 @ 3:00pm-4:00pm
Thursday 11/30 @ 6:30pm-8pm 
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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. 

2022-2023 basketball divisions:

PreK-Kindergarten (co-ed)
1st-2nd Grades (co-ed)
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3rd Grades (co-ed)
​4th-5th 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. 

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/Where are games played?
All games will be held on Saturdays unless otherwise stated on the schedule.  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. 
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 10 minute break 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.