Upward Basketball, Cheerleading at Cowden

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Published on October 27 2014 6:44 am
Last Updated on October 27 2014 6:44 am
Written by Millie Lange

The Community Churches of Cowden are beginning plans for the Upward Basketball and Cheerleading Program for 2015. This program is available for children K5 through the fifth grade. This community Church based  program is to help strengthen young athletes, mentally, athletically, spiritually and socially.

This nationwide program has over 4.5 million participants over the past 18 years. The purpose of the program is to build competitive athletic skills, character, confidence and spirit. This program is the only youth sports experience delivering the 360 Progression- A unique sports experience that develops the total athlete.

The Upward Experience, one practice and one game per week. Unique sub system ensures every young athlete plays. Quality game day uniform and other sports related gear. Help to build age appropriate character and skill development both on and off the court.

Applications may be picked up at the Cowden Free Methodist Church, 216 East Locust Street or Box 205, Cowden, IL 62422 or the Cowden First Christian Church, P.O. Box 307,Cowden, IL 62422. To register online at http://registeration.upward.org/UPW57203 or to register in person, form and registration fees may be dropped off at the Frist Christian Church in Cowden, office hours are Monday – Friday, from 9:00 am to 12 noon.

Registration information for early registration cost per child for basketball $45; after December 6, the cost is $50. Early registration cost per child for cheerleading $45; after December 6, the cost is $50.Deadline for all registrations is December 13. Optional Basketball shorts or Cheerleading mock turtlenecks are available for $14.

Everyone must attend one basketball evaluation or cheerleading orientation. They will take place at Cowden First Christian Church as follows; Basketball and Cheerleading K5-2nd Grade, Saturday December 13, between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Basketball and Cheerleading 3rd – 5th Grade, Saturday December 13, between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. A makeup date for all levels will be Saturday, January 3, between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00

A schedule of the program: First Practice- Monday, January 12, 2015. First Game- Saturday, February 7, 2015. 4th-5th Tournament- Saturday, April 11, 2015. Awards Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 18th, 2015.

For more information contact Trent Boehm at 217-521-5347.