Upward FAQs
Here are some FAQs for the 2012 season (Scroll down to see answers.)
1. How much does the registration fee cost?
2. When is the registration fee due?
3. What comes with the registration fee?
4. What are assessments?
5. Where do assessments take place?
6. Where are games played?
7. How are teams drafted?
8. If a family member is deployed, how do I request a fee waiver?
9. If I need a scholarship, who do I contact?
10. How do I volunteer?
11. Why is Upward unique?
12. Why are assessment dates grade-specific?
13. If my child needs a ride to a game, who do I contact?
14. What if my child has never played sports or cheered before?
1. How much does the registration fee cost?
Basketball: $50.00*
Cheerleading: $53.00*
Need scholarship help? Click here
*If you register after October 31 there is a $25 late fee.
After October 31 registration cost: Basketball $75.00 Cheerleading $78.00
2. When is the registration fee due?
The registration fee is due at assessment time. See assessment grade-specific dates and times here. You do not have to pay at the time of registration (if registered before an assessment night). Early registration discount cost is offered so we can be ready with the number of volunteers we need to work on assessment nights.
3. What comes with the registration fee?
Basketball
- Basketball t-shirt
- Reversible jersey
- Car magnet
- End-of-season award
Click here to view all basketball items on the Upward.org website.
Cheerleading
- Cheerleading uniform (skort and shell)
- Hair ribbon
- Megaphone
- Poms
- Car magnet
- End-of-season award
Click here to view all cheerleading items on the Upward.org website.
4. What are assessments?
Assessments are required to participate.
For Cheerleaders: Assessments are a time to be fitted for uniforms, meet season volunteers/coaches, and get acquainted with the facility.
For Basketball players: Assessments are a time to be fitted for uniforms, meet season volunteers/coaches, get acquainted with the facility, and do a few skill drills to measure sport-specific skill.
5. Where do assessments take place?
At First Baptist Church’s gym located at the corner of 5th Street and A Avenue (Lawton, OK)
Click here to view a map.
6. Where are games played?
Games will be played at First Baptist Church’s gym located at the corner of 5th Street and A Avenue (Lawton, OK)
Click here to view a map.
7. How are teams drafted?
Teams are drafted to be as evenly matched as possible. This is so no one team can dominate league play. Teams are drafted by the Upward League Manager (ULM); a computer-generated drafting system. The ULM uses the scores taken at assessment time to draft teams.
8. If a family member is deployed, how do I request a fee waiver?
"As a way of saying thank you to those who serve," Upward Sports will "sponsor any and every child who may have a parent or legal guardian who is currently deployed overseas." (any time during the dates of January 2, 2012 through March 3, 2012) A copy of orders is required to receive the registration fee waiver.
Call Alexis N. Del Ciello, First Baptist Church’s Recreation & Activities Director and Upward League Director at:
(580) 353-1770 ext. 219 Recreation Office
9. If I need a scholarship, who do I contact?
Contact Alexis N. Del Ciello, First Baptist Church’s Recreation & Activities Director and Upward League Director at:
(580) 353-1770 ext. 219 Recreation Office
10. How do I volunteer?
Click here to volunteer or call Alexis N. Del Ciello, First Baptist Church’s Recreation & Activities Director and Upward League Director at:
(580) 353-1770 ext. 219 Recreation Office
11. Why is Upward unique?
Click here to view Upward’s unique set up.
12. Why are assessment dates grade-specific?
To better serve you and your family, Upward basketball assessment nights at First Baptist Church are grade-specific to get you through assessments as easily and quickly as possible. This time allows us to focus on one grade bracket at a time with appropriate basketball goal heights. For the 2012 season cheerleading assessments are not grade-specific. Cheerleaders may attend any night of assessment, regardless of school grade level.
13. If my child needs a ride to a game, who do I contact?
Contact Alexis N. Del Ciello, First Baptist Church’s Recreation & Activities Director and Upward League Director at:
(580) 353-1770 ext. 219 Recreation Office
14. What if my child has never played sports or cheered before?
No problem. Upward is set up to serve all skill levels in each sport. We have children that were born with a basketball or pom in-hand and we have children that have never dribbled a ball or shouted. This is the place for them!
