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posted 09/07/2021
In-Town Basketball Information
The program is open to Berkeley Heights boys, grades 3 through 8, and all ability levels are eligible to play. Every child that participates on a Berkeley Heights travel basketball team is REQUIRED to register and play on an in-town team. You will need to register under both programs.
There will be four leagues:
- 3rd Grade Boys
- 4th Grade Boys
- 5th/6th Grade Boys
- 7th/8th Grade Boys
Objective
The objective of the in-town recreational program is to introduce the game of basketball in an organized manner which will foster an environment of instruction and teamwork and promote safety and sportsmanship.
There are no tryouts to participate in the in-town PAL recreation program. All boys who register will be placed on a team. The goal is to place boys playing on a travel team equally amongst the number of teams in the respective grade level recreation program. Non-travel team girls will be assigned a team based on input from the Berkeley Heights Boys' commissioner and volunteer coaches with the goal to make the teams as fair and balanced as possible. At times, it may be necessary to redistribute girls to ensure the teams and games are as competitive as possible.
Commitment
Teams will play for one hour typically on Saturday morning, consisting of a short practice and a 40-minute game. The season will start in early December and run through the end of February or early March.
Registration
Registration will remain open through October 31st. The participation fee for the program is $90.00. All players will receive a team jersey for participating. Please indicate your son's shirt size when registering.
Volunteer Opportunities
We need volunteer coaches and this program cannot succeed without your help. If you are interested in coaching, please be sure to indicate that while registering your son online.
Please take note: All boys participating on a travel team are required to play in the In-town recreation league and attend 75 percent of the games or you cannot take a spot on a travel team. There will be no exceptions to this rule.
Questions? Contact Boy's Basketball Commissioner Tom Solfaro at
Travel Basketball Information
The objective of the travel program is designed for those boys who have the desire and willingness to practice, learn, and compete at a higher level against boys of similar ages from other towns in New Jersey while fostering an environment of instruction and teamwork and promoting safety and sportsmanship similar to that of the in-town recreation program. While the travel program is more competitive than the in-town recreation program, the travel program is intended to become more competitive as the boys progress from 4th grade through 8th grade. Being said, a higher level of commitment and cooperation is required from both the boys and their parents.
While this program is best suited for those interested in a higher level of competition and not every try out participant is guaranteed to make a team; the more boys that tryout, the more teams we can make at various skill levels.
Commitment
The travel program consists of league play and at least one tournament. Typical commitment will include at least 1-2 practices and 1-2 games per week, with some games being played on the weekends. The season will begin in late November/early December and will end in the middle of March.
Tryouts
Tryouts will be utilized to determine all grade level teams based on the number of boys who register. Tryouts will most likely be held the last two weeks of September (beginning Sept 20th). We are trying to secure gym space with the Berkeley Heights Board of Education, so more to come with the exact tryout dates. Tryouts will be held two nights per grade. The format of the tryouts is still being developed but will be some combination of individual and group skills as well as game action through the boys scrimmaging. Tryouts will be conducted by independent evaluators. Coaches and parents will not be able to observe the tryouts. Independent evaluators may elect to reach out to the Berkeley Heights Boys Commissioner or coaches to seek input, if necessary.
Eligibility
The BH PAL Travel Basketball program will be open to all Berkeley Heights boys in the 4th through 8th grades (2021-2022 school year). The fee for the program is $225.00. There will be a separate cost for uniforms. You must register through the PAL and submit payment to participate in the tryout. Registration will remain open through mid September, with additional reminders forthcoming. Registration will not be available in person at the day of your son’s tryout.
Volunteers
Parent volunteers will serve as the coaches. Decisions on coaches will not be made until after the conclusion of the tryout process. If you are interested in coaching or volunteering, please be sure to indicate that while registering your son online.
Please take note: All boy's grades participating on a travel team are required to play in the In-town recreation league and attend 75 percent of the games or you cannot take a spot on a travel team. There will be no exceptions to this rule.
Questions? Contact Boys Basketball Commissioner Tom Solfaro at
