Flag Football fun in every season!

Fall League (K to Grade 8)


Registration Kickoff - May


Evaluations - Late July, early August


Registration Deadline - August 15


1st Practice - late August


1st Game - mid-September (8-game season)


Last Game/EOS Celebration - mid-November



All Girls League (Girls K-8th Grade)

Spring League (Coed Grades 8-12)


Registration Kickoff - February


Evaluations - Late March


Registration Deadline - End of March


1st Practice - early April


1st Game - mid-April (6-game season)


Last Game - mid- to late May


Summer Camps

(Ages 8-10 and 11-14)

Adventure Games

Flag Football

July 2024

"The culture of Upward Flag Football is exactly what youth sports should be."

That quote from a parent in our end-of-season evaluation says it all about Upward Flag Football & Cheerleading. Upward is much more than simply a sports league. We are a community of players, parents, coaches, referees and fans who work to create an exceptional environment in which children can learn, play, and have fun. 

Get a glimpse of the Upward experience in the gallery (below).

Upward is fun for all seasons!

Spring - Upward Spring League


Summer - Upward Summer Camps


Fall - Upward Flag Football

  • For Boys and Girls entering Kindergarten (age 5) to 8th Grade 
  • Registration opens May 2023
  • Practices begin late August, season runs mid-September to mid-November
  • One 1-hour practice per week, 1 game each weekend (usually Saturday)


Winter - Upward Basketball

  • For Boys and Girls in 1st - 6th grade (K-6th for cheerleading)
  • More information and registration
  • Practices and games at Immanuel Church, 1260 Welsh Road, Lansdale PA, 19446


Upward opportunities by season


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UPWARD flag football & CHEERLEADING

Registration for our Fall 2023 League is now open. Evaluations will be held in late July and early August, and practices will begin late August. Our first game will be September 16.


We will create single- and two-grade leagues if we have a sufficient number of players. 


Join our mailing list to make sure you receive all the details about registration!

DivisionS

For the Fall League, we have typically divided players into three divisions:

- Division 1 is K to 2nd grade

- Division 2 is 3rd-5th grade

- Division 3 is 6th-8th grade


However, when registration numbers allow, we move to single- or two-grade leagues (3rd-4th, 5th-6th, 7th-8th, etc.)


We hope to be able to have single- or two-grade leagues for the Fall 2023 season.



FUN—WITH EXELLENCE

Upward practices and plays in one of the finest turf stadiums in the area. For our players, that is a thrill in itself.


Then we add night games under the lights, an electric game-day atmosphere, quality uniforms and more to provide players and their families with a top-notch youth sports experience. 

STAYING IN THE GAME

When players and parents asked us to extend the league beyond 8th grade, Upward responded with a Spring League for players in grades 8 to 12.


Players who age out of the Fall League also have the opportunity to "stay in the game" by serving as referees, coaches, or summer camp counselors, some of which are paid positions. 


We love seeing players remain involved in the league this way!

volunteers make upward go!

Our Upward coaches help young athletes grow in their love of the game, but also in their understanding of how sports help them develop the vital skills and decision-making they will need to succeed in life. Learn more

Grace Mennonite Church sponsors upward

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