CELEBRATING OUR 28TH YEAR IN FINDLAY, OHIO!
YOUR UPWARD SEASON
EARLY REGISTRATION
$10
SEPT. 1 - OCT 31
EVALUATIONS
NOV. 9, 10, 12
ORIENTATION
JAN. 2
PRACTICES BEGIN
JAN. 4
GAME DAYS
JAN. 16 - MAR. 6
AWARD NIGHT
MAR. 7
SEASON
January-March 2027
LOCATION
Findlay First Church of the Nazarene
MORE THAN A GAME
Upward Sports is about more than a scoreboard.
We want kids to develop athletic skills, build friendships, learn sportsmanship, and discover what it means to follow Jesus, while having a whole lot of fun!
EVERY CHILD PLAYS
Equal opportunities to participate.
BUILD SKILLS
Learn fundamentals in an encouraging environment.
GROW CHARACTER
Teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship.
DISCOVER JESUS
Biblical truth incorporated throughout the season.
Evaluations Night
Evaluations are November 9, 10, & 13, 2026 from 6:30pm until 8:00pm.
After all participants have been evaluated, we can draft teams! See you there!
Orientation Day
The season begins on Orientation Day, Saturday, January 2nd, 2027.
8:30am at Parkview 1st & 2nd Boys Basketball
9:00am at the Naz for all other basketball.
10:45am at the Naz for all cheerleading.
Picture Day
Pictures of teams and individual pictures will be taken during a practice on the assigned week night. ALL team members should attend and wear their uniforms for team portraits.
Awards Night Celebration
This is a season-edning celebration for players, coaches, and parents. During this special event there will be lots of fun prizes, awards, and a guest speaker who always delivers an inspiring message.
Sunday, March 7, 2027
Your venue will be where you have played all season.
2:00pm at Parkview
5:00pm at the Naz.
Coaches and Referees Needed
Are you willing to help children learn sports, grow as a person, and have a great Upward experience? Can you facilitate a practice session, hand out game-day awards, and speak with parents? Would you be able to maintain a safe and positive environment on the court? We would love to have you help as a coach or a referee. If you're interested in helping, please fill out the form below.