Sports Ministry
The Upward Sports Basketball League at Cooley Middle School is 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. The league is sponsored by River of Life Church who 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.
For 1st-2nd, 3rd-4th Grade and 5th Grade Boys and Girls
The winter 2025-26 season will include 2 weeks of practice with 8 games. No experience is necessary! All teams will practice and play games at Cooley Middle School, 9300 Prairie Woods Way, Roseville, CA 95747
Registration opens August 18, 2025.
Please don’t delay, as registration will close when we meet our max for each division, which could be sooner than the end date.
Cost:
$140 for regular registration (August 18-October 18 or until full)
Cost includes 2 weeks of one-hour gym practice, 6 games, reversible uniform 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 Grade Boys, 5th 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 riveroflife1210@gmail.com or call Aaron 916.513.9634
Practices: One-hour practice on October 25 and November 1, Saturday, 9-10AM. Practice include a half-time break for the team to come together and share a devotional.
Games: The season will include six weekly one-hour Saturday games, each featuring a half-time devotional. Games will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 AM on the following dates: November 8, November 22, November 29, December 6, and December 13, 2025. The season will conclude with the final game on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
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 riveroflife1210@gmail.com or click HERE to be contacted.
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 riveroflife1210@gmail.com or click HERE to be contacted.
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 Aaron at riveroflife1210@gmail.com | 9165139634
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We'd love to hear from you! For inquiries, feedback, or to get involved in any of our ministries, please don't hesitate to reach out:
Email: riveroflife1210@gmail.com
Phone: (916) 513-9634
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