The Upward Basketball Cheerleading season begins in January, and concludes in the middle of March. Registration opens in October. Practices for the 11/12 season begin the week of January 9th, with the first game on Saturday, January 21. The registration cost is $65 and includes the Cheer Top and Cheer Skort. Optional mock turtleneck is available for $15. Cheer squads range from Kindergarten through 6th grade. Cheer squads will cheer at their peers basketball games.
PRACTICES - Every team has one practice per week for one hour. Practices are held at Walnut Creek Community Church (900 64th St, Des Moines). Practices are held Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 6-7pm or 7-8pm. When you attend one of the scheduled orientations, you will fill out a practice availability form, informing us which days and times your child can practice. We do our best to accommodate busy schedules.
GAMES - Each team will have 8 games, starting on Saturday, January 21. Games are on Saturdays and last approximately 60 minutes. The Kindergarten and 1st-2nd grade divisions have their games at Walnut Creek Community Church Gym (900 64th St.), while the 3rd - 4th, and 5th - 6th grade divisions will have their games at the Downtown Church Gym (323 E Locust St.). Starting with player introductions to the final horn, each game day is full of fun and excitement.

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