Upward Basketball
Ravenswood Youth Athletic Association is bringing Upward basketball to East Palo Alto and East Menlo Park. Upward is an instructional, faith-based basketball program that will teach your child basketball skills and character development through the Bible.
If you want your child to learn to play basketball correctly, and in a positive environment, Upward is the place to be!
Practices will be once per week, and games will be on Saturdays.
When are practices and games?
Practices will be once per week, depending on the age. Practice times are currently scheduled as follows, though they may change depending on how many children register in each age group. All practices and games will be at Cesar Chavez School Gym.
| Age Group | Practice Times | Game Times |
|---|---|---|
| K-1st Grades | Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Saturdays 9:00 am - 10:00 am |
| 2nd - 3rd Grades | Tuesdays 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Saturdays 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
| 4th - 6th Grades | Wednesdays 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Saturdays 11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
| 7th - 8th Grades | Thursdays 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Saturdays 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Games begin April 7th and continue until the first week in June.
How much does it cost?
The fee for playing is $20 per player. However, if money is tight, either the player or parent can work as a score keeper or time keeper for one extra game each week in order to pay for the fees.
What is included in the fee?
Each player will get the following:
- Game day jersey or uniform
- Practice shirt
- Workbook for devotionals
- Guaranteed playing time in each game
How do I sign up?
Come to Cesar Chavez School gym at 2450 Ralmar St., East Palo Alto on the following days:
- Monday, March 10, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Saturday, March 15, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Saturday, March 22, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Click here to download a signup form that you can bring with you to help make the process faster.
If you cannot come to the signup, you can mail the form to:
RYAA
1290 Cypress St.
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Forms must be received by March 22 to be guaranteed a spot.
How do I volunteer?
Click here to go to our volunteer page to sign up. Here is the schedule of events for volunteers:
| Date | Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, March 22 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Cesar Chavez School Gym | Coach Training |
| Saturday, March 22 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Cesar Chavez School Gym | Referee Training |
| Tuesday, March 25 | 6:00 pm | Cesar Chavez School Gym | First day of practices |
| Saturday, March 29 | 9:00 am | Cesar Chavez School Gym | Games start |
For more detailed information, see our Basketball Volunteer Flyer

