The Bay Area Church of the Nazarene is offering an Upward Basketball League. Upward Unlimited, an international nonprofit children’s sports organization, operates out of more than 2,000 churches in the United States, a press release said.

The goal is to create a fun sports environment for children ages 5-12.

Bay Area Church of the Nazarene is accepting registrations for the basketball league, a program for boys and girls. Registration forms can be picked up at the church and various schools and businesses throughout the community. The eight-game season will open Jan. 17 and will run through March 7. Players will have a weekly one-hour practice.

For more information, call Josh Rojas at 756-2004.