Upward Basketball

a basketball is going through the net of a basketball hoop .

Upward is a world-wide recreational sport organization that has a strong foundation in the Christian faith. Athletes are taught how to play basketball and cheer, but most importantly, they learn how to live their lives honoring God. Our coaches teach some great life lessons while encouraging our athletes to memorize scripture and its application.


The Upward basketball and cheer season last for 8 weeks from January through March (practices begin in December). Each team plays one game per week and all games take place on Saturdays. Teams practice once per week. An important part of this practice hour is to pause, sit together, and talk about the Life Application lesson for that week. 


Our desire is to provide a great experience at Upward so that they walk about feeling like a champion.

about Upward

a logo for upward basketball and cheer at flushing community church

We had an incredible 2025 season with UPWARD Basketball and Cheerleading—and we’re thrilled to gear up for our 2026 season! Registration opens on October 1.


UPWARD REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 1ST!


UPWARD 2026 SEASON MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

  • Early Registration Opens: October 1
  • Evaluations & Uniform Fittings: November (exact dates coming later)
  • Practices Begin: December (Dates coming later)
  • Games Start: January
  • Season Duration: 8 weeks, with a break during Presidents Day weekend


If you have any other question email us at upward@flushingcommunity.org

upward season

coaches needed

Upward Is Coming!!!


Participant registration opens October 1, but we’re kicking things off early by inviting you to register as a basketball or cheer coach. When you sign up to coach, you’ll make an eternal impact in kids’ lives and receive a $5 coupon for each participant in your family.


Don’t miss this chance to lead, encourage, and cheer kids on—both on and off the court! Please visit the link below to register as a coach and receive your coupon code. https://registration.upward.org/UPW89426/volunteer


Once you receive your coupon code and when registration opens you can then register your participants and apply the code.