Each basketball player must attend ONE of the following: 

• Monday, October 5: 6:30 - 8 pm
• Thursday, October 8 6:30 - 8 pm
• Monday, October 19: 6:30 - 8 pm
• Friday, October 23: 6:30 - 8 pm

Please use the Gym entrance on the north side of the building (Door #4).

General Practice Information:

• Practices begin the week of December 14, 2026. 
• There will not be ANY practices the week of December 21 or December 28. 
• Teams practice one night per week for one hour. 
• Practice nights are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. 
• Families may indicate one night they cannot practice. 
• We will attempt to schedule siblings' practices on the same nights, but we cannot guarantee it. 
• Due to the size of the program, we are unable to honor any carpool requests or specific coach requests. 

Typical Practice Times:

• Elementary Players: 5:30 - 7:30 pm slots.
• Middle and High School Students: 7:30 - 9:30 pm slots.

Please note that the above schedule is our goal, but practice time depends on the number of players and teams. 

General Game Info: 

• Games begin Saturday, January 9, 2027. 
• Games take place each Saturday in January and February. 
• Elementary players will play at Grace Church. 
• Middle School and High School Players will play at Mooresville Christian Academy (MCA).
• Game lengths vary based on age. 
• Typically, games run from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• Game times will vary based on the number of teams in each age division. 

Cheerleading: 

• Cheer for the full length of the game and may include a half-time feature. 
• Cheerleading squads include athletes of various ages. 

Parent/ Guardian Acknowledgements:

By registering your child/children for the Upward Program at Grace, you are acknowledging and agreeing to comply with the following: 

• Due to the size of the program, we are unable to honor any carpool requests or specific coach requests. 

• Elementary-aged games are ref-ed and the clock is run by those in training. Please understand this is a learning league for them too.
• Students registering for the High School League will be asked to provide a copy of their birth certificate to ensure that the integrity of the Upward Program remains intact. 

• Spectator Expectations: 

  • Positive Sportsmanship

  • No Sideline Coaching

  • Players only on the Team Benches

  • Zero-Tolerance for Referee Abuse

• Early Bird Price through October 1: $110
• After October 1: $130
• Sibling Discount: $5 each
• Limited Scholarships may be available. For information, please email us. 

We have several volunteer opportunities for this Upward Season. Simply click the opportunity you would like to sign up for. 

• Coach 
  • You must pass a background check before being allowed to serve. 
  • You must also provide at least 2 references. 
  • You must also attend one of the Coaches Meetings on either Monday, November 30 at 6:30 pm, or on Tuesday, December 1 at 6:30 pm. 
• Referee 

  • You must pass a background check before being allowed to serve. 

• Concession Helper
  • Adults must pass a background check before being allowed to serve.
  • Minors must be accompanied by an adult who has passed a background check. 
• Timekeeper
  • This is a great opportunity for teenage helpers to serve during the elementary games. 
  • Adults will serve as timekeepers for middle school and high school games. 
• Door Greeter
  • Help welcome Upward athletes and their families. 
• Other
  • Do you have questions about volunteering? Ask them here.
  • Is there another way you would like to serve? Let us know your idea.