Upward Sports

Basketball, Cheerleading, Flag Football and Soccer for Boys and Girls Grades K-6!

Our culture has created a “win at all cost” mentality—the most points, the most trophies, the most championships generally define a winner. Upward defines winning as learning and/or teaching lessons in the game of life—lessons that last long after the season ends.

Upward promotes character and self esteem in every athlete by:

Promoting equal teams and playing opportunities
Limiting practice and games to one hour per week
Creating the opportunity to learn the skills of the game
Special player and team announcements at every game
Presenting every player with special recognition awards after each game and at the Awards Celebration

Upward Values

The Priority of Children: We believe that every child is a winner.
The Expectation of God-Moments: We believe that God is at work all around us.
The Discipline of Excellence:We believe in serving that exceeds expectations.
The Life of Integrity: We believe that how we live is more important than what we say.

Registration/Parent Resources

Coach/Referee

Volunteer Resources

If you have a heart for children and this ministry, the following opportunities are available – consider joining the team! Together we can introduce children to Jesus Christ by creating opportunities to serve through sports. To volunteer for this 16-week commitment, contact Derrick Carson at dcarson@biblechapel.org or 724-941-8990 ext. 155.

Boys/ Girls League Commissioner (K-6th Grade): These individuals are responsible for recruiting, training, and overseeing coaches.
Cheerleading Commissioner (K-6th Grade): These individuals are responsible for recruiting, training, and overseeing coaches.
Devotion Commissioner: This individual will lead and recruit volunteers for the game-day devotion ministry.
Follow-Up Commissioner: This individual is responsible for recruiting and overseeing the follow-up ministry after the season.
Snack Bar Commissioner: This individual will recruit, train, and schedule volunteers to work in the snack bar during game days.
Video Commissioner: This individual will recruit, train, and schedule volunteers to take video footage during game days as well as oversee the making of the highlight video.
Technology/PA Commissioner: This individual will recruit and train 8 volunteers to run and set up the PA and technology side of things during game days.
Work Crew Commissioner: This individual will recruit and train 4 volunteers to set up and open the gym during game days.
Practice Night Commissioner: This individual will recruit and train 6 practice night captains who will open the gym and oversee practices.
Boys/Girls Basketball/Flag Football Head Coaches (K-6th Grade): These individuals will facilitate practices, games, and devotionals during the season, placing priority on ministry rather than basketball.
Cheerleading Head Coach (K-6th Grade): These individuals will facilitate practices, games, and devotionals during the season, placing priority on ministry rather than cheerleading.
Devotion Half-Time Speaker: These individuals will lead devotionals during game half-times (at least 2 games during the season; minimal time commitment).
Devotion Captain: Each devotion captain will be in charge of recruiting a speaker/overseeing 1 of the 8 game day devotional times.
Tech/PA Volunteers: These individuals will help with player introductions, music, and tech set up during game days.
Advertising Captains: These volunteers will oversee/inquire/schedule specific areas of advertising. (i.e. TV, radio, newspaper etc.).
Prayer Captains: Each prayer captain will recruit 9 prayer partners who are committed to praying for Upward.
Prayer Partners: These individuals will commit to pray faithfully for Upward over the course of the season.
Crafting Coordinator: This individual will recruit crafters and oversee cheerleading crafts (2 crafts for the season).
Practice Night Captains: These individuals will open the doors, turn lights on, and oversee practices one night per week.
Follow-Up Volunteer: These individuals will coordinate visitation and communication efforts with players and adults who make decisions during the season.
Boys/Girls Basketball/Flag Football Assistant Coaches (K-6th Grade): These individuals will assist the head coach in practices and games.
Cheerleading Assistant Coachs (K-6th Grade): These individuals will assist the head coach in practices and games.
Snack Bar Volunteer: These individuals will serve food and drinks in the snack bar during game days.
Work Crew Volunteer: These individual will help with set up and tear down of gym equipment on game days.
Administration Volunteer: These volunteers will help with registration and data entry during registration and evaluation/orientation.
Greeters: These individuals will greet/welcome/give directions for key events and games.
Videographers: These individuals will take footage during game days and help with the editing of the highlight video.