How to register?
There are two steps in signing up for an Upward league. Each participate must (1.) complete a registration form, and (2.) attend one basketball evaluation or cheer orientation.
Both steps can be done at evaluation/orientation; registration forms can be completed, payment made (by check or cash), and player evaluation/orientation completed. However, to secure your child's registration for the upcoming season, it is best to either complete online registration or mail in registration form to guarantee your child's spot. Some divisions will fill quickly.
1. Completing the Registration Form
There are two ways to submit the registration form:
A. Complete online registration at desmoinesupward.org
NOTE: When completing online registration, payment can be made using credit/debit. Payment can also be sent in the mail or brought to evaluation/orientation. Payment by credit/debit card is not available at evaluation/orientation.
B. Fill out paper registration form and bring to one of the following evaluations/orientations or send to: Des Moines Upward, 900 64th St., Des Moines, IA 50314
NOTE: Checks should be made out to Upward and included when registration form is mailed in. Payment can also be submitted at evaluation/orientation. Payment by credit/debit card is not available at evaluation/orientation.
2. Attend Basketball Evaluation/Cheer Orientation
Every participate must attend one basketball evaluation or cheer orientation. Dates and times for these evaluations/orientations are listed below.
Basketball Evaluations consist of the following: height measurement, uniform sizing, and skill evaluation. Each participate performs fundamental basketball drills during the evaluation and is assigned a score. These scores are used to assist Upward staff in drafting equal teams. THIS IS NOT A TRYOUT, EVERY CHILD WILL BE PLACED ON A TEAM. It will take approximately 30 minutes to complete your child’s evaluation. If not already made, registration payment can be made during evaluations by check, payable to Upward, or by cash. NOTE: Extra registration forms will be available at evaluation.
Cheer Orientations include uniform sizing and the opportunity to learn more about the Upward Cheerleading program. If not already made, registration payment can be made during orientations by check, payable to Upward, or by cash. NOTE: Extra registration forms will be available at orientation.
EVALUATIONS AND ORIENTATIONS:
Meredith Middle School (4827 Madison Avenue, Des Moines)
Walnut Creek Community Church (900 64th Street, Des Moines)
Evaluations will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete.
