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Northern Cincinnati Upward Sports
Your GameDay Experience

Games

First game is Saturday, Jan. 10th, 2026. Games take place on Saturdays at facilities throughout the partnership of churches serving the community. Games are about one hour. The game schedule will be distributed at your first practice and on your team page.

A GAMEDAY EXPERIENCE the players want.
  • Each week players are introduced like the pros with music, lights and tunnels to run through as their names are announced.
  • FUN and COMPETITION without a win at all cost atmosphere.
  • MINUTES not MILES so everyone plays, and you don't spend more time in the car than at the game.
  • GREAT OFFICIALS who are OHSAA certified for 3rd grade and up and trained volunteers for 2nd grade and under.
Teamwork, fun, playing to the best of your ability, and healthy competition are key to a great sports experience.

INTENTIONALY DESIGNED EXPERIENCE. The rules are structured to help players develop their game using 4 rule levels that influence things such as goal height, ball size, defensive rules, and length of games so that players have the best gameday experience.
  • Level 1 - Kindergarten - 7' hoop height
  • Level 2 - 1st and 2nd grade - 8' hoop height
  • Level 3 - 3rd and 4th grade - 9' hoop height
  • Level 4 - 5th grade and up (equal to OHSAA middle school rules)​ - 10' hoop height

CHEERLEADERS gain confidence and work as a team to lead the crowd. They bring energy on game days that add to the excitement.

AFTER THE GAME coaches encourage their players by highlighting things done well and what can be worked on at the next practice.

​The experience of watching youth son or daughter in a sport will go by quickly. Make sure you take the time to enjoy it.

Tournament Week

5th grade and up teams will play in an end of season tournament the week following the regular season.  Games may take place on any night during the week and could occur on a night other than your practice night.
​Game day and practice day WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENTS can be found here.
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    • About Us
  • Why this league?