Upward FAQs

Upward Sports is a uniquely designed sports experience that seeks to develop each athlete mentally, athletically, spiritually, and socially. This developmental process is called the 360 Progression. This unique approach is based on Luke 2:52, “And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man.”
 
New Holland Church of the Nazarene has been offering the Upward Basketball and Cheer program to the community since 2005. 

Any boy or girl, K5 through 9th grade, in the New Holland and surrounding area.

Registration for the 2024 season will open on October 7.  

Girls and boys only play on the same team at the K5 level of the program. Depending upon number of participants the New Holland Upward basketball program endeavors to offer separate divisions for boys and girls beginning at first grade.

Upward Evaluation Dates

Kindergarten through 4th grade: November 13, 14, 16 at New Holland Church of the Nazarene (428 Ranck Rd New Holland PA) from 6:30-8:00 pm. 

5th Grade through 9th Grade: November 11 and 18 at Christian Fellowship Church (758 Spruce St New Holland PA) from 9 AM- 12 PM.

5th & 6th- 9 AM- 10:30 AM on 11/11 & 10:30 AM- 12 PM on 11/18.

7th-9th- 10:30 AM- 12 PM on 11/11 & 9 AM- 10:30 AM on 11/18

First practices January 1-4, 2024

First games January 5-6. 2024

Last Saturday for games February 24, 2024

Levels 1-3 division teams have one 60 minute  practice each week.  

Level 4 division teams have one 90 minute practice each week. 

Upward basketball offers four levels of competition. Most athletes are placed by school grade. As Upward basketball is a developmental program each level of play introduces players to new skills and challenges.  

Level 1- Kindergarten

Level 2- 1st-2nd Grade

Level 3- 3rd-4th Grade

Level 4- 5th-6th Grade

Level 4- 7th-9th Grade

Upward Evaluation Dates

Kindergarten through 4th grade: November 13, 14, 16 at New Holland Church of the Nazarene (428 Ranck Rd New Holland PA) from 6:30-8:00 pm. 

5th Grade through 9th Grade: November 11 and 18 at Christian Fellowship Church (758 Spruce St New Holland PA) from 9 AM- 12 PM.

5th & 6th- 9 AM- 10:30 AM on 11/11 & 10:30 AM- 12 PM on 11/18.

7th-9th- 10:30 AM- 12 PM on 11/11 & 9 AM- 10:30 AM on 11/18

There are many ways you can volunteer in our upward program, from helping in our Swish Cafe to coaching a basketball team. 

Please click here to find out more information about ways you can get involved in our Upward program.

*Please note that many volunteer positions require current clearances for all who are over the age of 18. 

K5 – 4th grade have 1 practice per week for 1 hour, while 5th grade and up have 1 practice per week for 1.5 hours.
Your child’s practice night, time and location will be announced prior to the 2023 season.
 
Due to some of our practice locations serving as early childhood learning centers and schools, spectators or family members will be not be able to enter those practice facilities. Athletes will be dropped off at the entrance to a facility.

Games will be played on Friday between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM or Saturday between 8:00 AM to 5 PM.


Games are currently played at New Holland Church of the Nazarene, Christian Fellowship Church and Twin Valley Bible Chapel.

We want to provide a healthy environment for all children in our program. Please help us achieve this task by keeping your family home if they have any of the following symptoms and/or illnesses:
– Fever greater than 100.4
– Runny nose with sign of infection (green, yellow, or brown tinted discharge)
– Undiagnosed rashes, sores or other skin conditions
– Sore throat
– Excessive coughing
– Diarrhea or vomiting
– Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
– Head lice
– Impetigo
– Active chicken pox
– Measles/ Mumps
– Any other contagious disease or symptoms
 
If a child is on antibiotics, he/she should be on medication for at least 24 hours before returning to Upward. In addition, the child should also be fever free and have stopped diarrhea and vomiting for a full 24 hours before returning to Upward.
Parents should advise us if their child has a continually clear-runny nose or rash due to non-contagious allergies.