UPWARD SPORTS
Our Mission is promoting the discovery of Jesus through sports.
SPORTS + INTENTION = IMPACT
2024 UPWARD SEASON SCHEDULE:
May 1st : Registration Open
June 13th: Player Evaluations 6:00 - 7:30pm
July 2nd: Player Evaluations 6:00 - 7:30pm
July 9th: Player Evaluations 6:00 - 7:30pm
August 6th: Coach Training - Football and Cheer
August 12th Referee Training/ Coach Training
August 19th : Practices Begin
September 7th: First Week of Games
September 28th: Picture Day
October 26th: Final Game Day
October 27th: Upward Celebration
REGISTER TODAY!
FOOTBALL PLAYER EVALUATIONS:
June 13th , July 2nd , July 9th. All dates are from 6:00pm-7:30pm.
All participants are required to attend ONE evaluation (football & Cheer). At player evaluations, each player will have their registration information verified, be sized for a uniform, and run through a series of drills to evaluate their athletic ability. Our teams are drafted electronically (via AI) in an attempt to balance teams. Players who do not attend an evaluation will not be placed on a team and will have their registration fee refunded. Parents will have an opportunity to meet the league directors, ask questions, and watch their son/daughter run through the drills."
CHEERLEADER EVALUATIONS:
WHAT TO EXPECT
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FOCUS ON FUN
Our youth leagues emphasize total player development, the building of team dynamics, and healthy competition. Specially designed game rules ensure that individual players get more touches with the ball and more opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed on and off the field.
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DEVELOP SKILLS
Upward Flag Football is designed for young athletes to discover their passion for the sport as well as improve their game through healthy competition. Each week players will participate in one hour long practice to develop their skills and one hour long game to give them a chance for healthy competition.
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TEACHING LIFE PRINCIPLES
Upward Flag Football strives to develop youth mentally, athletically, spiritually, and socially. We don't want to simply teach players about football, but to equip them with team building and interpersonal skills that will help them develop beyond the football field.
UPWARD GAME DAY EXPERIENCE:
On Saturday mornings you will find a high energy atmosphere that is all about the players and cheerleaders. You will have the opportunity to have a front row seat to God given talent on display each week! Make sure you grab a snack from our concessions stand or participate in the halftime show each week. We don’t want anyone to miss out on an Upward Gameday experience!
WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
Have interest in volunteering with Upward Sports in season? Click the link to fill out a quick information form!
CONTACT US!
Contact League Commissioners Johnny and Kristen Aarhus upward@hillcrestnaz.org
DONATE TO UPWARD
Not only do we need help by spreading the word, but if you would like to help offset the league costs like prepping the fields, goals, balls, equipment, etc, click the button below to partner with us through sponsorship