by
posted 05/30/2023
2023 Highlander Youth Tackle Football (3rd - 8th Grade)
The program is open to Berkeley Heights and Mountainside students in grades 3-8. Players will be assigned to the following teams depending on grade:
Competitive levels with scorekeeping, playoffs, and a Super Bowl:
- A Team – Grade 8
- B Team – Grade 7
- C Team – Grade 6
- D Team – Grade 5
Instructional level – live games teaching fundamentals in a competitive environment:
The season will begin August 14th with summer practices Monday-Thursday evenings at Snyder Field. Practices are held 2-3 times per week once school begins. Teams will play a total of 8 regular season games – typically scheduled on Sundays. Other Key Dates:
- November 4th or 5th: Playoffs (Levels A-D only)
- November 11th or 12th: Super Bowl (Levels A-D only)
- November 18th: All-Star Game (Level A only)
REGISTRATION FEE: $290
EARLY REGISTRATION (BEFORE JUNE 1st) FEE: $250
BHPAL will provide all the necessary equipment except for football cleats, an athletic supporter, and a mouth guard. BHPAL will also provide all practice uniforms and game pants.
Personalized game jerseys – required for first time players or returning players who need a larger size – will be ordered separately at a subsidized cost of $60.
Questions?: contact Mike Honey at mhoney@bhpal.org or call 973.568.8363
