Upward Basketball and Cheer Update

December 16, 2024


We still have a few spots in all divisions. New players or experienced players should SIGN UP RIGHT AWAY!
We would especially like to add a couple Kindergarten or 1st graders.
After you register, contact the league director to place your player on a team.

After you register, contact the league director to schedule a time to do a skills evaluation.Ê Then your player will be placed on a team.
505-250-8046 / jbeach50@comcast.net

Register atÊ siteÊ https://registration.upward.org/UPW86539

ÊÊ or visit this site, http://www.mumsm.org to see more info and use the same login link.


Upward Regular Season Game Schedule starting January 3rdÊ

K thru 1st Grade


2nd thru 3rd Grade


4th thru 5th Grade


6th thru 8th Grade


Practice Schedule:

Practices continue once per week through February on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday evenings, sometime between 4 and 8 pm.

Here is the Practice Schedule.

Location:

All Upward activities are at Mountainside United Methodist Church

4 Penny Lane

Cedar Crest, NMÊ 87008

From the I-40 Tijeras exit, take North 14 about 1 mile north; church is on left.

 

Cost and Payment 

Until December 28, 2024, cost is $120 per player.

$10 discount for each extra player or cheerleader in the same family.

The easiest way to pay is by using a credit card when registering online.Ê

You may also pay at your skills evaluaton using a credit card, cash, or check (payable to MUMC.)


Scholarships are Available!


If you cannot afford the full amount, contact the league director to arrange for a reduced or waived cost.

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We are pleased to have you check out Upward Sports at Mountainside United Methodist Church.   This is the 12th season of this outreach program of our church.Ê ÊÊWe want to give your young participants a Christian experience filled with learning new skills, exercise, competition, fellowship, and more.   This is a highly regarded sports program in the mountain communities east of Albuquerque.Ê We offer a safe and encouraging atmosphere, and games where everyone participates equally.   To join in, please select the registration link above. We will strive to make this a wonderful experience for you and your child.

WeÕve had over 150 participants in each of the last 3 seasons.Ê The number of participants is limited by the number of coaches and the availability of the gym.Ê ÊTherefore, some grade divisions may get full and registration will close for that division.Ê If this happens, your player will be placed on a waitlist.Ê Our maximum capacity is about 200 players. 

>>>>>>ÊÊ ÊYou should register early to ensure your participation.ÊÊÊ <<<<<

We also hope that you parents volunteer to become part of this program.   It takes a large number of adults to run a program of this size, and without volunteers, we can't offer the rewarding experiences that the kids need.   Click on Volunteers Needed  to learn more.

Contact us by e-mail at John Beach or Upward Sports or by phone at 505-250-8046 for any questions you might have.

 

Upward 2024-25 Calendar

The schedule for Upward 2024-25 is as follows.

When teams are finally assigned, practice times and the Game Schedules will be posted.   Please note that weather may force us to schedule makeup games before and/or after the Celebration, but we want every player to have as much time on the court as possible. Watch this website for more details of next season.

Now until December 28, 2024

Late Registration Open

Now until January 3, 2025

Pre-Season Practice Sessions
Mon, Tues, Thur 4:00 - 8:30 PM

January 3, 2025

Upward Games Begin!!!
Friday 4-8:45 PM or
Saturday 7:30AM-6:00PM

January 6 - February 20, 2025

In-Season Practice Sessions
Mon, Tues, Thur 4:00 - 8:30 PM

January 9 - February 20, 2025

Cheer Practices
Thur 5:00 PM

February 21-22, 2025

Last games of season
(subject to makeup games)

February 28, 2025

Setup for Celebration
4:00 - 8:00 PM

March 1, 2025

CELEBRATION!


Watch this website for more details of the coming season.

Volunteers 


Our league is successful because of you, a volunteer.

For next season, if you would consider being a Basketball Coach or referee, let John Beach know anytime at 505-250-8046 (voice/text). 

You may also want to be part of the management team in some capacity.  The commitment spans from 1 month to 6 months depending on how you want to help.  The actual time needed is dependent on your available time, the organization and the help of other volunteers.  Volunteering for Upward is a great way to grow your confidence and abilities while expanding your horizons.  Contact the League Director; methods shown below! 

 

á    If you have any comments or suggestions, please email, text, or call John Beach to share.  Thank you very much for your participation in the past.  We look forward to the blessing of your participation in the future. 

 

á    For more Upward at Mountainside information, select this link:

        www.mumsm.org


Upward Photos: See your past players!Ê

Click here for Week 1 (2024)

Click here for Week 2 (2024)

Click here for Week 3 (2024)

Click here for Week 5 (2024)

Click here for Week 7 (2024)

á    If you have any comments or suggestions, please email, text, or call John Beach to share.  Thank you very much for your participation in the past.  We look forward to the blessing of your participation in the future. 

 

á    For more Upward at Mountainside information, select this link:

ÊÊÊÊÊ   www.mumsm.org


League Director

John Beach

League Director

Upwards Basketball at 
Mountainside United Methodist Church

505-250-8046 (text/voice) 

jbeach50@comcast.net

 

 

 


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