The dates and times on this page are subject to change. 

After registration closes, can my child still join a team?
After registration closes, we will start a waiting list.  Using that list, we will start placing players on teams that are in need of players.  If you would like to be put on the waiting list, please send the following information to Liberty Higashida at  libertyltaylor@yahoo.com.

• Player's name

• Parent's name and phone number

• Player's current grade

• Player's gender (we can't always tell by the name).

• Player's height in inches

• Player's skill level on a scale of 1 to 10 where 5 is average for the players age and gender.

What is included in the league fee?
The following items are included with or provided by the league fee:

• Uniform (t-shirt, jersey, shorts)

• A star that can be put on the player's shirt for each game.

• An end-of-season prize.

• Officials (Coaches officiate our games.  We may use some paid officials with our older divisions.)

• Gym Costs

• TEAM PICTURES ARE NOT INCLUDED

During online registration I was asked to list a preferred coach.  Can I pick my child's coach?
No.  You can only pick the child's coach if it is that child's own parent.  In that case, list the parent's name in the preferred coach box.

Will my child get the same coach as last year?
No.  All returning players will be assigned a new coach.

Another parent and I want to coach together.  How do we indicate that during registration?
When registering your child, you can indicate this in the preferred coach box.  Type your name and then "coach with" and the name of the parent you would like to coach with.  That coach should also indicate that when registering his/her child.  We will link the two coaches together by linking their two children together.  These players will not be allowed to select another carpool link.

Last year we were allowed to have a carpool link with another child.  Is this still allowed and how do we do it?
No; only under special circumstances are car pool links allowed.  Parents of both children must submit their request in writing to our commissioner, Sam Coughenour.  You can contact him at sam@ebsatwork.com.  If approved by our board, he will let you know what you need to do.

If I am coaching with another parent and each of our children have carpool links, does that mean that we can keep 4 players together on our team?
No.  The maximum number of players that will be linked together is two.   If two parents are coaching together they are guaranteed to get their own children on their team.  Other players will be placed on that team based on evaluation scores and player height.  While our system is not perfect, we do our best at providing the most equal teams possible.

If my child is not yet in Kindergarten can s(he) still play?
Only if he or she meets the age requirement.  Children who are not yet in Kindergarten but turned 5 years old on or before September 1, 2007 will be allowed to play in the Kindergarten division.  Children who were not 5 by this date will not be allowed to play.

How many games are included in the season?
There will be a total of 8 games: 3 in December and the remainder in January and February. Most all of the games will be played on Saturdays.

Where will the games be played?
The younger teams will play at the Prestonwood Sports and Fitness Center while the older teams will play at Christian Life Assembly's The Rock and Carrolton Christian Academy.  PSO and Christian Life Assembly are running a co-op league this year because of the growth that PSO expects and CLA's desire to possibly run their own Upward League in the future.

How many practices are included in the season?
There will be a total of 10 practices starting in mid-November. There will be one practice per week. There will be NO practices the week of Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Where will practices take place?
Practices will be at Prestonwood's Sports and Fitness Center and Christian Life Assembly's The Rock.  There may be some exceptions. To cut down on confusion we prefer that practice time and location remain the same each week.

My child cannot make it to the evaluation day.  What should we do?
There are two evaluation dates listed on the key dates page.  It is important that you try your best to make one of these.  If there is absolutely no way possible, please email Gail Mixon at gmixon41upward@yahoo.com for additional information on what to do.

What are the goal heights?
Kindergarten is 7.5 feet;  1st and 2nd grade is 8 feet;  3rd and 4th grade is 9 feet;  5th and 6th grade is 10 feet.

What size ball does Upward use?
All divisions except kindergarten boys and girls use the women's size (28.5") ball. The Kindergarten Division uses a 27.0" ball.

Are league standings kept?
No.  Every child is a winner.

Do you still need coaches?
Yes, we need coaches and assistant coaches, as well as referees. Please contact our commissioner, Sam Coughenour at sam@ebsatwork.com.

I would like to coach, what do I do?
Simply complete the coaches application and fax it to the attention of Brad Freeman to 972-820-5200 and we will contact you with further instructions.  Click HERE for an application.

I am a returning coach, do I need to attend coaches training?
Yes, all returning coaches should attend; however, they will be finished one hour earlier than new coaches.

I don't want to coach but would like to help.  Do you need other types of volunteers?
Yes!  Our league only runs because of those who volunteer to help make it run.  If you are interested in helping, we can find a place that is right for you.  Please contact Sam Coughenour, Upward League Commissioner, at sam@ebsatwork.com.

If a team practice is cancelled can that practice be made up?
From time to time a teams practice has to be cancelled due to weather, other events, etc.  However, in most cases, these practices cannot be made up.  If this happens to your team, the head coach needs to contact the Practice Night Director at his practice location to determine if an alternate practice can be scheduled.

What are the primary differences in the Maverick League and Upward?
The primary differences have to do with the traditional game of basketball and the age groups offered. Some examples are:

1. In the Mavericks League you can bring in formed teams while in the Upward League players can only sign up as individuals and are placed on teams by the league.

2. The Mavericks League plays on a regulation court with paid referees.  The Upward League plays on smaller courts in the younger divisions and the coaches referee the games.

3. In Upward every player plays an equal amount of time.  In Mavericks each player is only guaranteed 1 ½ quarters of play.

4. The goal heights differ in each league.  You can find the goal height for each league on the FAQ page.

5. In the Mavericks League all forms of defense are allowed along with pressing (pressing rules differ between the age divisions).  There is no pressing allowed in the Upward League and all teams are required to play man-to-man defense.

6. In the Mavericks League we keep score and post standings on our website.  Teams are seeded into an end-of-season championship tournament based on their season record.  In the Upward League we do not keep league standings and our younger divisions do not keep score.  Upward does not have a tournament.

7. Mavericks divisions are based on age (the age date is September 1st) while the Upward divisions are based on grade.

8. In general the Upward League provides more of a recreational atmosphere while the Mavericks League will provide more situations with competitive pressure.

9. We strongly encourage the beginning players to play in the Upward League before trying the Mavericks League.

I have questions not answered here. How do I get those questions addressed?
If you have additional questions please contact Gail Mixon at gmixon41upward@yahoo.com or the Upward Basketball Hotline at 972-820-5111 ext. 6104.