Upward at Mountainside United Methodist, Cedar Crest, NM

08/01/2026

Mountainside United Methodist Church WILL NOT conduct an Upward Basketball and Cheer program this coming fall and winter, October 2026 through February 2027.

Thank you for sharing your and your family's gifts, service and presence with us at Mountainside in the past.

You are always invited to visit our church or join our services at:

4 Penny Lane ( a short mile north of I-40 at Tijeras on Hwy 14 )

Cedar Crest, NM 87008

505-281-5117

[email protected]

Connecting people with Jesus

07/22/2026

UPWARD Basketball and Cheer at Mountainside United Methodist Church needs two (2) more volunteers to be part of the leadership team.
Two have volunteered already; a total of 4 are needed. Contact John Beach to find out what you can do. 505-250-8046

Send a message to learn more

11/04/2024

We have excellent coaches for all teams. Still have room for players in K/1st, 2nd/3rd and 6-8th divisions. Small teams. Excellent coaching. Character building! Practices start this week, but signups will continue through December. Register today!

08/18/2024

Registration is now open!
Register NOW at the site https://registration.upward.org/UPW86539
or visit our site, http://www.mumsm.org to see more info and use the same login link.
The Upward Basketball & Cheer season practices will start in November, 2024!
If you'd like to coach or be a referee, make sure you check the box in the registration pages or contact the League Director John Beach at 505-250-8046 (voice/text).
Questions? Contact John Beach at 505-250-8046 or [email protected]
Looking forward to another great season!

To followers: Help support the growth of kids and parents by keeping this page up to date. If you're fluent with Facebook technology (or not!), copy pertinent information to this page from our main website, http://www.mumsm.org Keep this page up to date. Contact John Beach if you're willing to help in this way.

From kids sports leagues to youth sports camps to competitive travel teams, we teach athletes how to Play With Purpose through our 360 Progression.

11/05/2023

As of December 23, Upward Basketball & Cheer at Mountainside United Methodist has one opening for a player at the 2nd-3rd grade divisions, boys or girls. Find the link to sign up at http://www.mumsm.org . Practices are ongoing; games start January 6. Sign up right away to practice with your team.. You can sign up for the waitlist, then be added if openings occur. There is also an opening for 1 more Cheerleader!

After you register, contact the League Director, John Beach to schedule a skills evaluation. Then we’ll place your player on a team.

10/17/2023

UPWARD BASKETBALL & CHEER!
IT'S NOT TOO LATE! Register now for UPWARD BASKETBALL and CHEER! Teams from 4 1/2 years old (K4) up through 8th grade, boys and girls. Practices start in November and are once a week. Games start on January 5-6; once per week. Cheer from 4 1/2 through 8th grade. All practices and games are at Moutainside United Methodist Church near Cedar Crest, 1 mile north of Tijeras.
Register NOW. Space is limited. Register online at www.mumsm.org
or https://registration.upward.org/UPW84631
After registering, contact John Beach at 505-250-8046 or [email protected] to schedule a skills evaluation so that equally competitive teams can be built.
It's a great year for CHEER and BASKETBALL!

10/12/2023

UPWARD BASKETBALL & CHEER at Mountainside United Methodist Church
Hello Upward families and volunteers!

To all those whose players have been evaluated - Thank you! The evaluation scores will be used to build the teams in as balanced a manner as possible.

If your player has not been evaluated yet, please attend the last scheduled evaluation on Friday evening, October 13, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. We cannot place your player on a team until they've been through the skills evaluation.

If you cannot attend the skills evaluation on Friday, contact me via voice, text or e-mail to let me know. We will schedule makeup evaluations for next week.

There is still space! Registration numbers are slightly ahead of last year. There is still space for more players to register. Let your friends and children's friends know. This has been a very popular league for 10 years. Help us make a great season eleven!

John Beach
Upward League Director
505-250-8046 (text/voice)
[email protected]

10/02/2023

Sign up right away! Registration and evaluation evenings are next week. We had 150 players on 22 teams last season. Expecting more this season.
Attend one evaluation evening, 5-7 pm, Monday, Tuesday or Friday, October 9, 10 or 13. See http://www.mumsm.org for full info!

We will have at least one all-girls team in each of divisions K-1st and 2nd-3rd. If you want your young girl to be on an all girls team, let the League Director know (see below to contact) or inform personnel on the night of evaluations in October.

09/18/2023

--------->>>>>>> BASKETBALL and CHEER REGISTRATION IS OPEN

08/12/2023

Upward Basketball and Cheer Update
August 4, 2023
NEXT SEASON!
Registration is now open!

Register: https://registration.upward.org/UPW84631
or visit this site: http://www.mumsm.org to see more info

Location

All games and practices are at:

Mountainside United Methodist Church
4 Penny Lane
Cedar Crest, NM 87008

Upward 2023-24 Calendar

The schedule for Upward 2023-24 is as follows. When teams are finally assigned, practice times and the Game Schedules will be posted. Please note that weather may force us to schedule makeup games before and/or after the Celebration, but we want every player to have as much time on the court as possible.

August 2 - October 8, 2023

Early Registration Open

October 9 to Dec 31

Late Registration Open

October 9, 10, 13
Evaluation Sessions, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Required: All players must attend one
October 19 to 20
Upward Training, for Coaches, Officials etc., 5:00-7:00 PM (One required)
Week of October 22

Team Assignments

October 28

Coaches, Officials Training,
10:00 AM-noon (Optional)

November 6 to January 4, 2024

Pre-Season Practice Sessions
(Cheers TBD)
Mon, Tues, Thur 4:00 - 8:30 PM,

November 25

Makeup practice for Thanksgiving, Saturday, 4:00 - 8:45 PM

January 5 to 6, 2024

Upward Games Begin!!!
Fri 4-8:45 PM
Sat 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

January 8 to February 22

In-Season Practice Sessions, (Cheers TBD) Mon, Tues, Thurs 4:00 - 8:30 PM

February 23 to 24
Last games of season
(subject to makeup games)

Watch this website for more details of next season.

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE! If you cannot afford the full amount, contact the league director to arrange for a reduced or waived cost.

PAYMENT
The easiest way to pay is by using a credit card. These are only accepted at the online registration.
If you plan to pay with cash or check, you may pay on the evening of the skills evaluation.

EVALUATION
Your player will need to attend one skills evaluation on October 9, 10 or 13 from 5-7 PM. The evaluation is used to build roughly equally skilled teams so that games are competitive and maximize your child's growth.

VOLUNTEERS

Our league is successful because of you, a volunteer. If you would consider being a CHEER COACH, Basketball Coach or referee next season, let John Beach know anytime at 505-250-8046 (voice/text).

You may also want to be part of the management team in some capacity. The commitment spans from 1 month to 6 months depending on how you want to help. The actual time needed is somewhat dependent on your available time, organization and the help of other volunteers. Volunteering for Upward is a great way to grow your confidence and abilities while expanding your horizons,

Help your child build character and get to know Jesus Christ better through Upward Basketball.

If you have any comments or suggestions, please email, text, or call John Beach to share. Thank you very much for your participation in the past. We look forward to the blessing of your participation in the future.

The basketball camp scheduled for Monday through Thursday, June 19-23, 2023 is cancelled due to inadequate participation. However, registration for the Upward Basketball season will commence by August. Check back here for details.