Police Athletic League - PAL of Berkeley Heights

01/13/2026

Year three of Girls Flag Football is here and registration is open!

We couldn’t be more excited to get our girls back on the field. Registration will close on February 15th.

Team Organization and Game Format
This is a no cut sport
- We will have teams at three levels: 14U (grades 7-8), 12U (grades 5-6) and *new* 10U (grades 3-4).
- Team format is 7 vs 7 with 10-15 players per team. Creating more than one team at each level is possible if enrollment allows, as we want to ensure plenty of playing time for our players.
- Our coaches are at the heart of the success of the program. Please consider volunteering to help! If you are interested in a coaching position, please indicate when registering or reach out to me.
- Cost for the season will be $200 per child and includes a new, personalized, reversible game jersey to keep.

Schedule

Practices will begin the week of March 9th and will be twice a week. Days not yet confirmed - more info to come.
Games will be played on Saturdays. Regular season games will be from April 11th - May 16th. Playoffs and championship will be on May 30th and June 6th, respectively.

Equipment & Uniform

Uniform will consist of a game jersey, mouth guard and cleats (gloves optional). Jerseys are personalized and reversible and are included in the cost of the registration (Yes, your daughter will get one even if she played last year - they will be new and improved 😊).
Can’t wait to see you out on the field!

Alaina Kelly
Girls Flag Football Commissioner
https://www.bhpal.org/program/flag-football-girls/8412

01/06/2026

The registration for Spring 2026 PAL In-Town/Recreational baseball is now open!

In Town baseball is fully inclusive of kids in grades K-8 of all ability levels. No registrant is cut or needs to try out, all kids play. Note: ALL TRAVEL PLAYERS including those doing spring and/or summer travel are required to sign up for In Town baseball.

In Town baseball is fully inclusive of kids in grades K-8 of all ability levels. No registrant is cut or needs to try out, all kids play.

01/01/2026

The fastest game on two feet is back!

Registration for the Spring 2026 Lacrosse Season is officially open, and we invite new and returning players to join the excitement. Open to ALL boys 3rd-8th grade.

Whether your child is picking up a stick for the very first time or is a seasoned player, our program is designed for all skill levels to learn, play, and thrive in a supportive team environment. We also welcome all multi-sport athletes!

Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity!

In most cases there is one team per grade except a joint 2nd and 3rd grade team for the Spring 24' Season. Please see FAQ below for some specific grade information.

10/30/2025

Berkeley Heights PAL Lacrosse is inviting all boys in grades 3 to 6 from Berkeley Heights and Mountainside for a FREE lacrosse clinic.

WHEN: Sunday, November 30th

TIME: 12:00pm to 1:15pm

WHERE: Snyder Ave Field (161 Snyder Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922)

The clinic will be run by the new GL Boys Lacrosse Head Coach, Anthony Porter with assistance from former BH PAL lacrosse players & current high schools players. The clinic is completely free for participants.

For more details and registration, visit the BHPAL.ORG website.

09/24/2025

Registration is now open for boys and girls PAL in-town basketball & will close at midnight on Sunday, October 19.

- In-town basketball is for both boys and girls starting in the 3rd grade through 8th grade.

- As a reminder all Berkeley Heights travel players (boys and girls) are required to participate in the in-town league and your travel registration/fees are inclusive of the in-town registration fees. If you haven’t signed up already please do so by midnight on Sunday, October 19.

-In-town basketball focuses on developing foundational skills in a low-pressure environment where having fun and building a love for the game are the top priorities.

The objective of the In-Town basketball program is to introduce the game in an organized manner which will foster an environment of instruction and teamwork, and promote safety and sportsmanship.

09/22/2025

Registration for the 2026 Spring and Summer Travel Baseball programs are now open.

Registration closes Friday, October 10th

Tryouts to occur on Saturday, October 18th.

Reminder:
- For grades 2nd (8u) thru 7th (13u) we will be registering for Spring & Summer combined and will be keeping the rosters consistent between seasons. This gives us the ability to keep consistent coaching, training and development for our kids.

- As travel baseball is newer to our 1st (7u) graders, we will still have a separate Spring and Summer registration. If there are multiple teams in these age groups, the teams will be split equally based off of the October tryout results. There will not be an “A” or “B” team at these age.

- We are excited to (again) NOT increase our registration fees for the 6th consecutive year! 1st grades will be $250 per season and 2nd thru 7th will be $500 for both seasons.

BH PAL Baseball is about Fun, Inclusion and Excellence. The more our kids play and learn about the game, the more enjoyable it can become for them. The PAL strives to include all kids with a desire to play, and we will do everything we can to keep kids playing baseball at a level that they are comfo...

08/28/2025

Registration is now open for boys and girls PAL in-town basketball and PAL travel basketball.

In-town basketball is for both boys and girls starting in the 3rd grade through 8th grade. Travel basketball is for both boys and girls starting in the 4th grade through 8th grade.

All Berkeley Heights travel players (boys and girls) will also be required to participate in the in-town league and your travel registration/fees are inclusive of the in-town registration fees.

Please contact Doug Caruso (Boys Commissioner) at [email protected] and/or Ryan Munson (Girls Commissioner) at [email protected] for more information.

08/15/2025

Join us for the second annual PAL Luau for a fundraiser to help all of our programs.

08/02/2025

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer.

Below is updated information about Highlander Volleyball Summer Camp, starting this week, and fall PAL volleyball:

1. There is still time to register for the Highlander Volleyball Summer Camp, for grades 3rd-9th. Date: August 4-7th.

2. Registration is open for middle school In-town Volleyball. The season will kick off in early September and run through the end of October.

3. Tryouts for Travel Volleyball will be on August 23rd at 11:30am at Columbia Middle School. If your daughter is interested, please send email PAL volleyball commissioner Ayana Joseph. This league includes teams from all over union county and the games are on Saturdays in Rahway.

4. We are always looking for volunteer coaches, please reach out to Ayana Joseph if you have any interest.

Founded in 1953, the Berkeley Heights Police Athletic League, together with Berkeley Heights Police Department and the local community, supports and inspires our youth to realize their full individual potential as productive members of society.

07/30/2025

Congratulations to the 14U Heights Heat for an undefeated season & Parkway League championship! https://www.tapinto.net/towns/berkeley-heights/articles/heights-heat-14u-softball-team-captures-parkway-league-title-with-storybook-undefeated-season

07/27/2025

What a run! Our town’s 9U baseball team has made history by becoming the first team ever from our community to punch a ticket to the Cal Ripken 9U World Series.

After advancing thru Districts, and Winning the State, and Mid-Atlantic Regional tournaments, these boys earned the right to compete against the best teams in the country. The Mid-Atlantic Region is no joke—it includes teams from NY, NJ, PA, DE, and MD—and to come out on top shows just how special this group is.

Every single player gave it everything they had. From big hits to clutch plays in the field, they battled through every game and left it all on the field. It’s been incredible to watch their hard work, heart, and teamwork pay off in such a big way. While the team has earned a spot in this year’s World Series, they’ve made the decision to push their bid to next season to allow more time to prepare and make an even stronger showing on the national stage.

Huge thanks to the coaches who volunteered their time and energy all season long, and to the parents who’ve supported the team every step of the way. But most of all—congratulations to the kids. You’ve already made history, and we can’t wait to see all the great things you’re going to accomplish, both on and off the field. The best is yet to come!

06/19/2025

A reminder that PAL has a Summer Camps website that links to many great summer camp options that are run by Governor Livingston HS coaches and PAL coaches.

Newly added this week is a boys basketball camp run by the new GL varsity boys basketball coach, Annie Carlile.

Other recent additions include:
- Highlander Football Camp details added and registration opened
- Girls Flag Football has expanded to include 3rd & 4th grade girls

Founded in 1953, the Berkeley Heights Police Athletic League, together with Berkeley Heights Police Department and the local community, supports and inspires our youth to realize their full individual potential as productive members of society.