Upward Basketball & Cheerleading is specifically designed for kindergarten through eighth grade boys and girls. Upward seeks to develop the self-esteem of each participant, while teaching sportsmanship, character, athletic skills, and respect for authority in every situation.

Mission Statement

Upward is committed to doing whatever it takes to recognize that "Every Child Is A Winner" by promoting

1. SALVATION - to share the love of Jesus Christ with everyone involved in the Upward ministry
2. CHARACTER - to help every child grow as Jesus did - spiritually, physically, mentally, and socially
3. SELF-ESTEEM - to help every child grow in their understanding and enjoyment of sports

Guiding Principles

• Using ever-changing ways to share a never changing message
• Promoting and protecting the mission of Upward Unlimited
• Working together as a unified team to be a first-class, organized, and detailed evangelistic ministry
• Always viewing conflicts as ministry opportunities
• Reaching beyond denominational and cultural boundaries to encourage Kingdom Growth
• Developing participants to share the love of Christ in and beyond Upward