Upward Sports

Upward Sports offers sports experiences for children and families. The program includes basketball, soccer, cheerleading, volleyball, flag football, baseball, softball, and Upward Pickleball.

Programs

• Sports experiences for children and families
• Basketball — Listed among the sports played in Upward sports experiences.
• Soccer — Listed among the sports played in Upward sports experiences.
• Cheerleading — Listed among the sports played in Upward sports experiences.
• Volleyball — Listed among the sports played in Upward sports experiences.
• Flag football — Listed among the sports played in Upward sports experiences.
• Baseball — Listed among the sports played in Upward sports experiences.
• Softball — Listed among the sports played in Upward sports experiences.
• Upward Pickleball — Described as the newest league offering.

About the provider

Upward was founded in 1995 out of a church in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Its mission is promoting the discovery of Jesus through sports. The organization says it is a 501(c)(3) non-profit ministry and partners with churches to use sports in their local communities.

Upward is a 501(c)(3) non-profit ministry. The site states that all children deserve opportunities to be active, learn and have fun, and that experiences are designed to engage the whole athlete – mind, body, spirit and soul.

What families say

“Powerful, effective ministry opportunity to connect with our community and plant seeds of the gospel!” — Partner, Sikeston, MO

“Upward has all the resources necessary to organize a league. They also have amazing support to help people who are new to running the program.” — Partner, Billings, MT

Last updated September 27, 2026.