2021 Spring Boys Lacrosse Clinic (PRE-K, K, & 1ST Grade) 

The Berkeley Heights PAL is offering a six-week lacrosse clinic this spring for boys in Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade.  This clinic is designed for all participants regardless of their experience or abilities.  The boys will learn the basics of lacrosse and strengthen their skills through fun drills and games. All participants will receive a Berkeley Heights Lacrosse Pinny. 

Location: Governor Livingston Turf Field

Dates: 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/16, 5/23

Time: 9AM – 10:15AM

Equipment Requirements: Lacrosse Stick and Mouth-Piece

If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Morris at amorris@bhpal.org

Opened: 01/26/2021
Closes: 03/31/2021

Open to: Boys

In Grades: Pre-K to 1 for 2020-21 School year

HEIGHTS HEAT PAL SPRING TRAVEL SOFTBALL NOW OPEN REGISTRATION

The Berkeley Heights PAL will sponsor travel SOFTBALL teams during the upcoming 2021 Spring season. This is a competitive program where teams from Berkeley Heights will play teams from other surrounding towns in various leagues. Regular season games will be half home/half away and may include weekend doubleheaders depending on age group. Practices will start in late March and the season will run through playoffs the weekend before Memorial Day.  Teams may also participate in a tournament if scheduling permits.  Final Schedules will be distributed once registration is complete, teams are established and the league is assigned. 

Registration for 2021 is OPEN with a closing date of February 15th, 2021. The cost of the program is $165 and covers league fees, umpires, team equipment and supplies, etc. Uniforms and individual player equipment are purchased separately as needed.  

The age divisions are below.  The 8U level is coach-pitch and allows new players to learn the game.  Players start pitching to each other starting with the 10U level and higher.     

8U - 8 or younger as of 12/31/20
10U - 10 or younger as of 12/31/20 
12U - 12 or younger as of 12/31/20 
14U - 14 or younger as of 12/31/20

PLEASE REGISTER ASAP as it takes time to form teams and complete all of the administrative tasks involved.

For additional information you can e-mail Jason Joly at jjoly@bhpal.org 

Thank you!

Opened: 01/14/2021
Closes: 02/15/2021

Open to: Girls

In Grades: 1 to 8 for 2020-21 School year

This Recreation(REC) baseball program is intended for all Berkeley Heights and Mountainside kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade at all levels of play. No registered players will be left off a REC roster. The spring season will begin April 10 and end by the 2ndweek in June. Games are typically played in the early evenings during the week, except for tee ball which is normally played on Fri evenings and Sat mornings.

BIG NEWS - starting in 2021, The Berkeley Heights PAL has made the decision to affiliate its baseball program with the Cal Ripken Babe Ruth League.  We believe this new affiliation will bring consistency across our entire baseball program in rules, policy, safety and organization, as well as affording our kids opportunities in competitive summer baseball for those that areinterested.

REC LEAGUE OVERVIEW

Tee Ball – requires your child to be in Kindergarten at the time of registration. No exceptions can be made due to insurance requirements. Season consists of at least 12 games/practices, 2 days per week. Non-competitive, no playoffs.

Minors – 1st and 2nd graders learning to play baseball.  Coach pitch with the option for a hybrid of kid and coach pitch. Distances are 40-46 feet pitching mound and 60 foot bases.  Season consists of at least 12 games/practices, 2 days per midweek. Less competitive, all teams make playoffs.

Majors/60 – 3rd and 4th graders continuing their baseball evolution with full kid pitch. Distances are 46 feet pitchingmound and 60 foot bases.  Season consists of at least 12 games/practices, 2 days per midweek. More competitive, all teams make playoffs.

Majors/70 – 5th and 6th graders move up to play on a larger field with 50 foot pitching distance and 70 foot bases. More competitive, all teams make playoffs. Please note that due to a lower number of players at this age group, Berkeley Heights will add teams from New Providence and possibly Mountainside to form a league with enough teams.  This is not a merger, but a coop of teams with games scheduled in potentially all threetowns.

*IMPORTANT* – participation in REC baseball continues to be required for inclusion in TRAVEL baseball.

Registration cost for the 2021 spring REC baseball league is $135 per player, which covers: league fees, umpires, team equipment and a game shirt and hat.   

Registration will close on March 15th, 2021. Unfortunately, registration requests after March 15th will not be honored, as teams must be set and uniforms ordered, so please register as soon as possible to ensure the process goes smoothly!

Opened: 01/23/2021
Closes: 03/15/2021

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grades: K to 6 for 2020-21 School year

Governor Murphy has signed an order permitting winter indoor sports (including wrestling) with some restrictions.

See order here.

To that end we are planning on having BHPAL wrestling for the 2021 season. We will follow all national, state and local guidelines. 

Wrestling is one of the fastest growing sports in our area. This program is a terrific option for kids who want to try something new, serious wrestlers looking to take it to the next level and fall/spring athletes who are looking for a way to be active and get in shape during the winter. Wrestling teaches leadership and discipline: 11 U.S. Presidents were former wrestlers. Our program is a feeder for the Columbia and Governor Livingston teams.  

The program is open to all  Berkeley Heights and Mountainside wrestlers in grades 1 to 8. Due to the practice size limitations we will be working under we are NOT able to accept kindergarten wrestlers this year. 

The fee for the season is $175. This includes all practices, most competitions, a sweatshirt, tee-shirt and shorts as well as use of a singlet for competitions. (The singlet must be returned at the end of the season.)

If the season winds up being cancelled or shortened you will receive a prorated refund. 

For more information/questions contact Bill Faxon BFaxon@bhpal.org

The BHPAL is committed to not letting finances preclude kids from participating in sports. If you would like your child to participate but are unable to pay the fee please reach out to Bill (above). All inquires 100% confidential.

Open to: Boys & Girls
born on or after: 09/01/2005

In Grades: 1 to 9 for 2020-21 School year

BH PAL TRAVEL BASKETBALL

With Governor Murphy's recent Executive Order permitting winter indoor basketball, with restrictions, we are opening registration as if we will play this season. Please understand we do not know if or when there will be a travel basketball season.

Registration will be open ended until more information becomes available.  Same includes but is not limited to league start dates, gym access (which we currently don't have), potential tryouts, and COVID protocols.     

If we move forward with tryouts, we would put in place special COVID health checks similar to other town sports and schools to ensure the safety of everyone involved. To provide a more organized and safe environment, we need more parent volunteers than ever before. We hope you consider getting involved.  

The sign-up cost will be $185, however, we will not charge any money until we know if there will be a season.  

In the meantime, if you have any questions, feel free to contact Tom Solfaro tsolfaro@bhpal.org at or Mitch Stein at heightsbasketball@gmail.com

Open to: Boys & Girls

In Grades: 4 to 8 for 2020-21 School year

Registration is open for the Spring 2021 Berkeley Heights PAL Boys Lacrosse.  

Registration: Registration for 2021 is OPEN with a closing date of January 31^st, 2021. The cost of the program is $200.  Payment will be due starting on January 3,2021

US Lacrosse Registration: There is a league requirement that all PAL Boys Lacrosse participants are a member of US Lacrosse.  Please make sure that your that player is registered and that their membership is up to date.  You will be required to include the player’s US Lacrosse # as part of the PAL Boys Lacrosse registration.  The link for the US Lacrosse website is below.

Participants: The program is open to all Berkeley Heights and Mountainside students in grades 2^nd - 8^th (we expect to have one team per grade (except a joint 2^nd/3^rd grade team and joint 4^th/5^th grade team). Please see below for some specific information for grades 2/3, 4/5, and 8.

Commitment: Practice (2-3 per week) starts in late February, with games running from late March through late May. 

Games: Each team will play approximately 12 games, plus 1-2 tournaments.

Equipment Requirements: All players will need full lacrosse equipment: lacrosse stick, helmet, shoulder pads, gloves, elbow pads, cup, and mouth guard. Please reach out with any equipment related questions at amorris@bhpal.org.

Grades 2 and 3:  These grades are still in need of coaches. We would like to have a head coach and 2 assistant coaches.  If you are interested in volunteering your time, please contact me at amorris@bhpal.org.  If we cannot identify enough coaches, then trainers may need to be used to further support these teams at an incremental cost.  

Grades 4 and 5: These grades are still in need of a head coach.  If you are interested in volunteering your time, please contact me at amorris@bhpal.org.  If we cannot identify enough coaches, then trainers may need to be used to further support these teams at an incremental cost.  

Grade 8: Pending the number of registrations, we may have two (2) separate teams.  This would solely be dictated by the number of participants. If the numbers allow two teams, we would hold tryouts in February 21’ with an “A” and “B” team format.

Opened: 11/12/2020
Closes: 01/31/2021

Open to: Boys

In Grades: 2 to 8 for 2020-21 School year

Preseason wrestling Open Mats. Saturdays 9:30am CMS cafeteria. Running through the start of HS season. Not affiliated with GL. $25

Open to: Boys & Girls
born on or after: 10/29/2001

In Grades: 9 to 12 for 2020-21 School year

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