Cowden Upwards Sports

12/10/2025

We have one last Basketball evaluation this season. Every player that wants to participate has to complete this process.

We will be at the First Christian Church in Cowden from 9am-11am for grades K5 through 4th grade on Saturday, December 13th.

11/11/2025

Last week for early registration! Evaluations this Saturday 11/15

Upward Sports is the world's largest Christian youth sports organization, partnering with churches to leverage sports in their community.

10/29/2025

Don't forget to get signed up!!

Upward Sports is the world's largest Christian youth sports organization, partnering with churches to leverage sports in their community.

09/27/2025

It's official - our Upward league has been created and registration will begin October 1st!

Our league will appear on Upward.org in "Find a Place to Play" for anyone searching for it.

You can register your kids online: https://registration.upward.org/UPW89391

If want to apply to help as a coach, referee, or other position in our ministry use this link: https://registration.upward.org/UPW89391/volunteer

Be sure to put the evaluation dates in your calendar, as ALL participants must complete an evaluation to be placed on a team. If you are unable to attend on either evaluation date you may contact the director, Trent Boehm, at the phone listed and an attempt may be made, but there is no guarantee of gym availability. The dates listed are scheduled and necessary.

Players must be 5 years old by January 5, 2026

Evaluations on 11/15/25

5/K-2nd grades 10am - 12pm

3rd-4th grades 1pm - 3pm

Make-up Evaluations on 12/13/25

K/5 - 4th grades 9am - 11am

If you are willing to help coach this year please use the volunteer link or message/call Trent Boehm with questions at 217-521-5347.

Upward Sports is the world's largest Christian youth sports organization, partnering with churches to leverage sports in their community.

03/12/2025

03/01/2025

Theme day March 1st "Neon Day"

Matthew 5:16 "In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."

02/21/2025

Game Day #4 coming up tomorrow.

Theme Day
Bring canned or nonperishable goods.

Micah 6:8 "He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?"

02/07/2025

Parents, a reminder that tomorrow is picture day. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your game so we can complete team and individual photos.

Also, it's Crazy Sock Day!

Proverbs 16:9 "The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps."

01/24/2025

Upwards families we are down to 1 week left before our first game day. We are so excited to host you all and enjoy the fun things we have planned for the day.

First, we have had some technical difficulties getting schedules to everyone. So, if you have not recieved a "Teampage Link" from your coach, please message them privately to let them know. This page will give you access to practice and game schedules, important theme day information, and any announcements/updates Uwpard needs to make.

Last, the theme day for our first game day is: (Crazy Hair Day)
Luke 12:7 says, "Why, even the hairs on your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows." Know that you are loved by God, even dowm to the smallest detail.

12/12/2024

Reminder:
This Saturday, December 14th is the last evaluation opportunity. ALL participants have to complete an evaluation to participant.

Cowden First Christian Church
K/5 through 4th grades
10am-12pm