The Police Athletic League, together with Berkeley Heights law enforcement, community, supports and inspires our local youth to realize their full individual potential as productive members of society.
Berkeley Heights PAL programs currently open for registration
Please read the entire description of the sport or event you are interested in as it will describe the age/grade restrictions and the necessary equipment needed to attend each program.
2021 Fall Travel Baseball
Register now for 9 regular season USABL games plus at least 1 playoff game.
The regular season begins 9/11 and lasts for 7 weeks. USABL games are scheduled for Saturdays, with at least 2 double headers scheduled.
Berkeley Heights travel teams will use the same uniform as spring and summer.
Red/Navy teams will be formed based on league performance and spring tryout results. There are some spring players that do not play summer, and some spring and summer players that do not play fall. Teams in general will be formed based on what players register to play fall baseball.
Opened:07/27/2021 Closes: 09/01/2021
Open to:Boys & Girls
In Grades: 1 to 8 for 2021-22 School year
2021 Summer Heights Lacrosse Camp
Register here for Heights Lacrosse Camp!
Due to an overwhelming request, Berkeley Heights PAL will now oer a
lacrosse camp this summer for rising 2nd-8th grade boys. Camp will be led by Coach
Peter Fusari (former head coach of St. Peter's Prep in Jersey City, current longtime
head coach at Building Blocks Lacrosse Club and volunteer coach for Berkeley
Heights Lacrosse). Club lacrosse coaches along with current college players will also
be joining Coach Fusari’s camp staff.
Heights Lacrosse Camp will focus on guiding youth players to reach their true
potential through situational drills leading up to full gameplay. By reinforcing the
fundamentals of the game, building upon stick skills, and exposing campers to
advanced techniques, our coach’s goal is to improve each and every player’s
individual game. Heights Lacrosse Camp strives to be a positive and comfortable
environment for all players to learn, succeed, and most importantly...HAVE FUN!
Campers will be separated by age and playing ability. This will help each
individual player focus on improving their own skill set. All campers are required to
have full equipment (helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, arm pads, and boy’s stick).
A camp t-shirt will be provided.
Cost- $200 Location- Passaic River Park, Berkeley Heights Date- August 23rd-26th, 2021 Time- 8:30am-11:30am
Opened:07/09/2021 Closes: 08/22/2021
Open to:Boys
In Grades: 2 to 8 for 2021-22 School year
HS Wrestling Open Mats (fall/summer)
Open Mats HS Aged wrestlers Summer and Fall 2021
$25 covers insurance and building use fees
Open to:Boys & Girls born on or after: 07/06/2003
In Grades: 9 to 12 for 2021-22 School year
PAL Wrestling 2021-22
Berkeley Heights PAL Wrestling 2021-22 season
Registration is now open for PAL Wrestling for the 2021-22 season. Practices begin in mid November and run through February. Competitions are optional, the team competes at various levels from beginner to advanced. Wrestlers who chose to compete are placed at a level approrpriate for their age, skill and experience.
The program is a feeder for GL and is only open to Berkeley Heights and Moutainside residents without prior approval. The majority of the GL team came through the PAL program and there are currently PAL/GL alum wrestling in college at TCNJ, Stevens and Washington & Lee among other universities. The program is open to kids in 1st to 8th grade for the 2021-22 school year.
Wrestling has been show to improve fitness, conditioning and self esteem. It is a great winter sport to help baseball and lacrosse players get in shape for their spring and summer seasons.
For more info or for any questions: bfaxon@bhpal.org
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."- Theodore Roosevelt- 26th President of the United States, long time wrestler
Open to:Boys & Girls born on or after: 07/16/2003
In Grades: 1 to 8 for 2021-22 School year
2021 BH PAL Fall Soccer
Register now for 2021 Fall PAL soccer
Our primary goal is for players to have fun, to learn soccer skills, to be good teammates
and to love playing team sports.
All players will receive a dri-fit team shirt, soccer ball and drawstring backpack.
Our success depends on parent volunteers to coach. Please consider volunteering, it's a very rewarding experience!!
Contact Doug Rausch (drausch@bhpal.org) with any questions.
1st& 2ndgrade boys & girls:
·Separate teams for boys and girls will be formed. Practices & games will be held on Saturday mornings during a combined 90-minute session at Snyder Park field. The season runs 10 weeks from September 11 – November 13.
3rd& 4thgrade boys & girls:
·Teams will be co-ed. Practices & games will held on Saturday mornings during a combined 90-minute session at Upper Columbia field. The season runs ten weeks from September 11 – November 13.
Cost is $85 per participant. All players are required to wear shin guards and cleats.
Opened:06/05/2021 Late date/fee: 09/01/2021$10.00 Closes: 09/05/2021
Open to:Boys & Girls
In Grades: 1 to 4 for 2021-22 School year
2021 Girls Travel Volleyball
BHPAL Middle School Girls Volleyball - 2021 Travel Team
Registration is now open for 6th, 7th and 8th grade (2021-22 school year) girls for the 2021 Travel Team. The league begins in September and ends in November(details to follow). All matches will be in played Rahway on Saturday morning. The focus of this volleyball program is to improve and refine skills (serving, passing, setting and hitting technique) and play in a more competitive environment.
*Note, you must try out for this team, participate in the BH PAL Fall Volleyball league and commit to going to practice and playing matches. Try outs will be held in August. You will be notified by a coach with the exact place, date and time.
The cost for participation is $135, includes a uniform t-shirt, entrance fee and officiationg fees. Registration ends on August 14, 2021.
Please contact Jim Kwan (jkwan@bhpal.org) with any questions.
Opened:06/21/2021 Closes: 08/14/2021
Open to:Girls
In Grades: 6 to 8 for 2019-20 School year
2021 Highlander Youth Tackle Football
2021 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 team levels 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:
E Team – Grades 3 & 4
The season will begin August 16th 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:
TBD July/August: Equipment & Uniform Fitting
August 29th (week of): League-Wide Scrimmages
September 11th or 12th: Season Opener
November 7th: Playoffs (Levels A-D only)
November 13th or 14th: Super Bowl (Levels A-D only)
November 24th: All-Star Game (Level A only)
REGISTRATION FEE: $260
EARLY REGISTRATION (PRIOR TO JUNE 19th) FEE: $220
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 $50.
Questions?: contact Mike Honey at mhoney@bhpal.org or call 973.568.8363
Opened:05/15/2021 Closes: 08/16/2021
Open to:Boys & Girls born on or after: 02/01/2007
In Grades: 3 to 8 for 2021-22 School year
BH PAL Cheerleading 2nd-8th grade
2021 Fall PAL cheerleading registration is now open! The program will be run by former GL cheerleading coach Lisa Bussiculo and current GL cheerleading coach Emily Stecher. We are opening the program to all 2nd graders through 8th graders. Teams will be determined by grade, enrollment numbers, and skill. If you have any questions please contact Coach Lisa at lisabussiculo@gmail.com or Coach Emily at estecher23@gmail.com.
Players will be provided with a uniform.
The cost to participate is $60. Families should register online at www.bhpal.org. A late fee of $20 will be charged for all registrations received after August 1st. Early registrations enable the PAL to more accurately determine the number of coaches and uniforms needed to efficiently run the program.
Opened:05/25/2021 Late date/fee: 08/01/2021$20.00 Closes: 09/01/2021
Open to:Girls
In Grades: 2 to 8 for 2021-22 School year
2021 FALL Girls Field Hockey Travel (5th - 8th Grade)
The PAL Junior Highlanders Travel Field Hockey teams will be part of an instructional field hockey program, with a strong focus on skill development, all-player participation and fun. All ability levels are welcome, as well as girls who may participate in other Fall sports and dance. Since the sport is new to most, we plan to bring in outside resources to teach skills and drills during some of our practices.
The program is open to Berkeley Heights and Mountainside girls in grades 5-8* and season will run from early September until mid-November. We will be members of the Mid NJ Youth Field Hockey league, playing teams from Scotch Plains, Summit, Basking Ridge, Branchburg, Chatham, Glen Ridge, Madison, Millburn, Readington, and Hillsborough.
*any experienced 4th grade girls interested in playing on travel team should contact phouse@bhpal.org.
When: Sunday games (between 10am-3pm), with 2 practices each week
Where: TBD
Who: 5th/6th team and 7th/8th team
Cost: $185
Uniforms will be ordered separately, which will include a shirt, shorts, and home/away socks, which will be approximately $65. Information will be provided after registration, and any uniforms purchased last year can be reused again.
PLEASE BRING (to every game/practice):
Shin Guards
Mouth Guard
Lacrosse/hockey goggles
Cleats
Water
Field Hockey Stick
Weather Cancellations: Practices/games will be cancelled when thunder, lightening, and/or heavy rain is present. Make-up time will be addressed by adding practices or games, and no guarantees on meeting full session time. Cancellations due to inclement weather will be emailed to all participants.
Opened:05/10/2021 Closes: 09/01/2021
Open to:Boys & Girls
In Grades: 4 to 8 for 2021-22 School year
2021 FALL Girls Field Hockey Clinic (2nd - 4th Grade)
The Junior Highlanders Field Hockey clinics, open to Berkeley Heights and Mountainside kids in grades 2-4, will be part of an instructional field hockey program, with a strong focus on skill development, all-player participation and fun. All ability levels are welcome, as well as kids who may participate in other Fall sports and dance.
The program will run from early September until early November, and will feature weekly 1 hour practices that include drills, games and fun for all. If you have an experienced 4th grader interested in playing for the 5/6 travel team, please contact phouse@bhpal.org prior to registration.
When/where: TBD depending on field availability
Cost: $100
PLEASE BRING (to every practice):
Shin Guards
Mouth Guard
Lacrosse/hockey goggles (optional)
Cleats
Water
Field Hockey Stick (can be borrowed*)
* While loaner sticks will be available, please check the box that you'll need to borrow a stick when registering. They are on a first come, first served basis.
Weather Cancellations: Practices/games will be cancelled when thunder, lightening, and/or heavy rain is present. Make-up time will be addressed by adding practices or games, and no guarantees on meeting full session time. Cancellations due to inclement weather will be emailed to all participants.
Opened:05/10/2021
Open to:Boys & Girls
In Grades: 2 to 4 for 2021-22 School year
2021 Girls Volleyball
BHPAL Middle School Girls Volleyball - Fall 2021
Registration is now open for 6th, 7th and 8th grade (2021-22 school year) girls for the Fall 2021 volleyball season. The season begins the week of September 13 and ends the week of October 27 (7 weeks). The focus of this volleyball program is to teach basic volleyball skills (serving, passing, setting and hitting technique) and game rules. Our primary goal is for the girls to have fun and to love playing volleyball! The players will be placed on in-town teams with practices and games on Monday and Wednesday evenings. You will receive your team assignment at the end of August.
The cost for participation is $135, includes a uniform t-shirt and referees. No registration will be accepted after September 1st.
As with all BHPAL programs, our success depends on parent volunteers to coach. Please consider volunteering, especially if you have volleyball experience!! We will have a coaches clinic and meeting the week of August 29th. It is a short season and lots of fun!
Please note, this program is available to Berkeley Heights and Mountainside residents only.
We are looking forward to another great volleyball season! Please contact Jim Kwan (jkwan@bhpal.org) with any questions.
