Upward is teaching the word of Jesus Christ through youth sports and how to play with purpose. We offer a 10 game basketball and cheerleading season to children in Kindergarten through the 8th grade including a basketball jersey top or cheer uniform. Registration is $130. Please visit the St. Paul’s page of Upward Sports to register.
All games and practices will also be held in the Billy and Ann Still Life Center gym. One practice per week starting the week of September 15, 2026. Kindergarten to 2nd graders practice at 4:30 pm on Wednesday or Thursday. 3rd and 4th graders practice at 5:30 pm on Wednesday or Thursday. 5th to 6th graders practice at 6:30 pm on Wednesday or Thursday. 7th and 8th graders practice at 5:30 pm on Tuesday. Cheerleading practice at 5:30 pm on Tuesdays. The 10 game schedule begins on Saturday, September 26, 2026, with times to be announced.
Please contact Director of Sports Ministries Jim Plumb by email (sports@stpaulsumctucson.net) or phone 520-296-6149 for questions or help.
Upward Sports is a Christian centered program with a purpose to use the power of sports to share the gospel and promote the discovery of Jesus in every community.