The Upward Sports Leagues at Rose Drive Friends Church are for all families seeking a league that develops the total athlete Mentally, Athletically, Spiritually, and Socially. Upward Sports athletes grow in character, confidence, faith, and sportsmanship. We strive to promote and teach good sportsmanship and teamwork. Rose Drive Friends Church is one of many participating churches in a program that is available across the nation. For more information about Upward Sports, visit www.upward.org.
Upward Basketball
2026-2027
For 1st-6th grade boys and 1st-7th grade girls
Registration for the 2026-27 league will begin September 1, 2026.
Cost:
$215 for early bird registration (September 1-30)
$230 for regular registration (October 1-16 or until full)
Cost includes 10 weeks of one-hour gym practice, 8 games, reversible uniform, MemoryMate photo and an end of season gift.
Divisions: Teams will be limited to ten players. Please note that registration numbers will determine final grade division make-up. (**may be subject to change**)
• 1st/2nd Grade Boys, 1st/2nd Grade Girls
• 3rd/4th Grade Boys, 3rd/4th Grade Girls
• 5th/6th Grade Boys, 5th-7th Grade Girls
One friend request is welcomed and encouraged. Please use the Friend request link or notes field when registering to alert us of your friend request. You may also email upward@rdf.org.
Practices: Weekly, one-hour practices will begin the week of Monday, December 7, through the week of Monday, February 22, (off two weeks for Christmas – off the weeks of December 21 and 28.) Practices will resume 1/4/27. Practices could be held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday from 5:30-6:30 PM, 6:30-7:30 PM, or 7:30-8:30 PM. Practices are once a week and include a half-time break for the team to come together and share a devotional. You may choose one day of the week that does not work for your schedule during registration.
Games: Eight weekly, one-hour Saturday games will be played January 9, 2027 – February 27, 2026. All one-hour games are on Saturdays, ranging from 8 AM to 5 PM, and include a half-time devotional.
Evaluation Day: Please mark your calendar for Saturday, November 7, (see grade level schedule below) in the Rose Drive Friends Church gymnasium. Evaluation Day is for skill assessment and uniform sizing. Please do your best to attend evaluations sometime during your grade-level window and plan on approximately 30-60 minutes, depending on how busy the gym is at that time.
Evaluation Day help is needed! Welcome parents, size uniforms, or run basic drills. Sign up HERE.
- 1st/2nd graders: 8:30-10:30 AM
- 3rd/4th graders: 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
- 5th/6th/7th graders: 12:30-2:30 PM
If you cannot make your designated time, any time during evaluation day will be okay but the wait may be longer. If you have multiple children, please come together at whatever time works best for you. (The beginning of the day and beginning of the time slots are very impacted, you may likely wait less if you come later.)
Picture Day: Saturday, January 23, one hour prior to your game time. Details to be shared soon! One MemoryMate photo is included in your registration fee.
End of Season Celebration: Monday, March 1, 6:15-7 PM in the Rose Drive Friends Church Sanctuary.
Upward Volunteers are needed:
Coaches: Parents are encouraged to sign up to coach. All practice materials and equipment (practice schedule, drills, cones, and character lessons) will be provided. For additional information about coaching, please email upward@rdf.org or click HERE to be contacted. Coaches Meeting: Wednesday, November 18, at 7 PM in D108
Evaluation Day help is needed! Welcome parents, size uniforms, or run basic drills. Sign up HERE.
Referees: Anyone Jr High-age or older is welcome to help referee. This is a great opportunity for high schoolers looking to fulfill community service hours. All training and equipment are provided. For additional information about refereeing, please email upward@rdf.org or click HERE to be contacted. Referee training on Saturday, December 19, at 9 AM in the gymnasium.
Other roles: There are many additional ways to volunteer! Be a scorekeeper, help with Evaluation Day, Assistant Coach, gym setup/tear down, become a Prayer Partner, help with Advertising, gym setup and teardown, etc. Please click HERE to be contacted.
Questions? Please contact Kristen at upward@rdf.org.
So Cal Eagles Soccer and Volleyball (Formerly known as Seahorse Soccer):
Click the button below for more details about so Cal Eagles Soccer and Rec Volleyball. You will be redirected to the Eagles’ website.
For questions about So Cal Eagles Soccer, please contact Bill Galipault at bill.galipault@seahorsesoccer.com. For information about So Cal Eagles Rec Volleyball for 4th-9th grade girls, please contact Jen at jen@thesocaleagles.com.