Using the power of sports to share the gospel and promote the discovery of Jesus in every community
Trinity UMC Upward Basketball and Cheerleading League
Since 2008, Trinity UMC’s Upward program has introduced children and families to Christ through sports. This fun, supportive environment allows children to learn athletic fundamentals and life lessons through competition and cooperation.
We are offering basketball and cheerleading for kindergarten through second grade students for the 2026 season. All games and practices are held at Trinity United Methodist Church (903 Forest Avenue, Henrico VA 23229).
Since 2008, Trinity UMC’s Upward program has introduced children and families to Christ through sports. This fun, supportive environment allows children to learn athletic fundamentals and life lessons through competition and cooperation.
We are offering basketball and cheerleading for kindergarten through second grade students for the 2026 season. All games and practices are held at Trinity United Methodist Church (903 Forest Avenue, Henrico VA 23229).
Important Dates:
• Registration: September 11 through November 1 (late registrations only accepted as space is available)
• Game Dates: January 10, 17, 24, 31/February 7, 14, 21, 28
• Coach Training: December 1, 3 or December 9 at 6:30 pm (only need to attend one session)
• Meet the Coach (and uniform pick up): December 11
• Practices: Practices for 1st and 2nd grade basketball teams will be held once per week beginning the week of January 5.
K5 basketball teams have a weekly practice/game on Saturdays (no separate weekly practice).
Cheerleading practice schedule will depend on coach availability.
Want to Volunteer?
Volunteers make this program happen!
We need COACHES for basketball and especially cheerleading each season. If you are able to coach, please note this on your child’s registration. We accept coach pairing requests.
We need additional REFEREES and GAME DAY ANNOUNCERS. If you want to help, contact Angela Verdery (upward@trinityumc.net).
Social media — weekly updates during season and periodic updates otherwise
Facebook: Trinity UMC and St Andrews UMC Upward Sports League
Instagram: trinityumcupward
• Registration: September 11 through November 1 (late registrations only accepted as space is available)
• Game Dates: January 10, 17, 24, 31/February 7, 14, 21, 28
• Coach Training: December 1, 3 or December 9 at 6:30 pm (only need to attend one session)
• Meet the Coach (and uniform pick up): December 11
• Practices: Practices for 1st and 2nd grade basketball teams will be held once per week beginning the week of January 5.
K5 basketball teams have a weekly practice/game on Saturdays (no separate weekly practice).
Cheerleading practice schedule will depend on coach availability.
Want to Volunteer?
Volunteers make this program happen!
We need COACHES for basketball and especially cheerleading each season. If you are able to coach, please note this on your child’s registration. We accept coach pairing requests.
We need additional REFEREES and GAME DAY ANNOUNCERS. If you want to help, contact Angela Verdery (upward@trinityumc.net).
Social media — weekly updates during season and periodic updates otherwise
Facebook: Trinity UMC and St Andrews UMC Upward Sports League
Instagram: trinityumcupward