Is Upward serious about registration deadlines?
We anticipate that there will be over 900 children participating in the Upward program this season.  We keep the registration open as long as we can, but we need time after registration closes to make team assignments and notifications to the volunteer leaders and participants.  Also, it is impossible to correctly place your child on a basketball team without being evaluated.  Consequently, we will not accept any late registrations.

When do we practice?
Your child will practice one hour per week on a Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday evening.  Practice days and times are assigned after all registrations are received and team assignments are made.  On your registration you my indicate ONLY ONE night that you cannot practice.  We cannot honor any other specific requests for days or times as we have too large a league to accommodate all requests.  In fact, the league is so large that all schedules and teams are assigned by a computer.

Does my child really need to attend evaluation night?
EVERY child must attend evaluation/orientation with a parent in order to play or cheer!
Evaluation is critical to Upward's goal of having balanced teams that build the self-esteem of every child in the league.  For returning Upward families: the evaluation night is your first opportunity to support and encourage families who are new to the Upward program!  Finally, we need your help.  Your help as a volunteer will help make the evaluation process successful for everyone.

When will I get my uniform and game schedule?
Uniforms and game schedules will probably be distributed by your coach the first week of practice in January.  Game schedules will also be posted on this website.

Where does my child practice, and where does my child play their games?
We have set as a goal this year to practice and play at the same facility all year long. So you will either play at Findlay First Church of the Nazarene, Stonebridge Church of God, Parkview Christian Church, Gateway Evangelical Presbyterian, or St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Schedule and locations will be available in December.

Who do I make checks payable to?
Make checks out to Findlay Upward.

When does early registration end?
Early registration ends on November 5. 

Who can I email for information?
You can email us at: upward@findlayfirstnaz.org

Who can I call for information?
You can call us at 419-420-0876 and leave a message, we will get back to you as soon as we can.