Currently:
September 08, 2010
9:13 PM |
|
|
|
Recreation & Senior Services
Independent Sports Groups and Organizations
|
Page Navigation 
|
|
INDEPENDENT SPORTS GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS
The organizations listed below make up the backbone of sports and recreation in the Township of Jefferson. They are partially funded by Jefferson Township and depend on Township and Board of Education facilities to run their programs.
For information on these organizations, please refer to the contact information where available.
- JEFFERSON BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION (JBA)
- In-town programs are offered for Kindergarten through 10th grade levels
- Travel programs are offered for 4th through 8th grade levels
- Contacts: Larry Furnare at 973-208-9408, Brad Ferguson at 973-208-0720 (Girls' Travel), Steve Zignorski at 973-409-4146 (Boys' Travel), Rich Hutchinson at 973-714-0630 (East-Milton/Oak Ridge), Bob Rubel at 973-663-6123 (West - Lake Hopatcong)
- E-mail: JBA07@optonline.net
- Website: www.jeffersonjba.org
- Meetings: on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 8:30 pm at Camp Jefferson, 81 Weldon Road
- In-person registration dates at Camp Jefferson, 81 Weldon Road for the 2010-2011 basketball season for all travel and recreation players: Monday 9/13, Friday 9/17, Tuesday 9/21, and Thursday 9/23 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Registration forms available at www.jeffersonjba.org and due by mail by October 4th otherwise late fees will apply.
GIRLS’ TRAVEL BASKETBALL
Offers highly competitive girls’ basketball for youngsters in Grades 5 thru 8. League play consists of towns in Northern N.J.
Questions: Call Girls' Travel Director Brad Ferguson at 973-650-6681
BOYS' TRAVEL BASKETBALL
Offers a highly competitive league for boys in Grades 5 thru 8. Competition is with towns in Northern NJ.
Questions: Call Boys'Travel Director Steve Zignorski at 973-409-4146
Information at www.jeffersonjba.org, www.lakelandbball.org for the 5th to 8th grade league and http://www.waynepal.org/tournaments/youthwinter.htm for 4th grade leagues.
- JEFFERSON YOUTH ROLLER HOCKEY LEAGUE
- The Jefferson Youth Roller Hockey League is for boys and girls, ages 5 (instructional) through 17/18 (varsity) and runs from May through the end of August. Two rinks are located at our Ridge Road Recreation complex with a third rink located at Lakeside Field.
- Contact: Lou and Lynne Polis at 973-208-8384
- JEFFERSON LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL ASSOCIATION
- Program offers T-Ball for 5-6 year olds, Instructional for 7-8 year olds, Minor League for 9-10 year olds, and Major League for 11-12 year olds (age of the chid on April 30, 2010 is baseball age for each season).
- Website: http://www.jtll.org/
- Little League Board members:
- BABE RUTH BASEBALL (Recreational and Travel )
- JEFFERSON CERBO LEAGUE BASEBALL (Jefferson Lightning)
- Program offers advanced baseball competition for boys at the 9-U, 10-U, and 12-U levels. A youth travel baseball program, it is made up of players from Jefferson Township. They work with the township's recreation program to help players develop skills and an appreciation for basebll that will help prepare them for play at the high school level or beyond.
- Lightning Contacts:
- JEFFERSON GIRLS' SOFTBALL LEAGUE
- This in-town program offers girls Instructional, T-Ball, Minor, Major, and Senior League play.
- Lake Hopatcong Contact: Debbie Gamble at 973-663-4430 or debbiegamble@verizon.net
- Milton/Oak Ridge Contact: Scott Carr at 973-409-4910 or scottjtwp@hotmail.com
- Adult participation is being sought for Girls' Softball. Positions available include Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Team Parent, and Team Sponsors. Other parent participation jobs include help with Picture Day, End of Year Picnic, Equipment, Kennedy Field Concession Stand, Fundraising, and Uniforms.
- JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP YOUTH ICE HOCKEY
- The League provides opportunities for youngsters ages 7 and 14 to play ice hockey. There are four separate levels of paly based on age and the season runs from November through March.
- Contact: President Rich Tuttle at 973-663-1237 or samorry@optonline.net
- Website: www.jeffersonyouthhockey.com
- Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Camp Jefferson, 81 Weldon Road.
- Games and practice ice is currently held at Skylands and Mennen Arena.
- JEFFERSON YOUTH LACROSSE ASSOCIATION
- Combining the skills of basketball, hockey, soccer, and football, this Spring program is offered to boys and girls in 3rd through 8th grades.
- Contact Sue Merz-DiBernard- President at 973-697-8502 or smerz@optonline.net
- 2010 Board Members:
- Website: www.jylonline.com
- JEFERSON YOUTH WRESTLING ASSOCATION
- This league provides opportunities for youngsters to enjoy wrestling from the Clinic level through 8th grade.
- Contacts: Michelle Damon at 973-208-3669 or Pete Monteverdi 973-697-0444/973-697-9315
- JEFFERSON YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE
- Jefferson Youth Football offers leagues from Clinic and Pee Wee through Varsity (7th &8th grade). Practice begins in August with some home games played under the lights at Lakeside Field.
- Contact: James Watson at 973-663-0680 or 1-908-296-6109
- E-mail: jamiewnk1@yahoo.com
- The League Board meets the second Monday of every month at Lakeside Field at 7:30 PM are meetings are open to the public. Call 973-663-0817 or email JTYFLCoachHIggins@yahoo.com
- JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP RECREATION CHEERLEADING ASSOCIATION
- This program offers girls the opportunity to take part in cheering both on the in-town level and in competition. This is a Fall sport activity for 1st through 8th graders
- Contacts: Cheryl Pador at 973-214-1717/973-208-0106 or Karen Krawczuk-Riker at 973-697-9376/973-670-3538
- The Association meets the second Monday of every month in the Jefferson Township Public Library's Riker Room at 7:30 PM from January to June and at 8:30 PM from July to November. No meetings held in December.
- Website: http://www.eteamz.active.com/jtrca
- E-mail: jefftwspcheer@yahoo.com
- MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUE
- A league for men 18 years of age and older who play on weeknights.
- Contact: Bob Smith 973-697-6888
- FIREMEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUE
- Through Jefferson Township Fire Company No. 2 in Lake Hopatcong
- Volunteer Jefferson Township firefighters participate in this league and enjoy the competition against other area fire companies.
- Contact Jeff Bessemer at 973-663-1916
- Website: http://www.jtfd2.com
- E-mail: jfbesssember@elongo.com
- WOMEN'S SUMMER SOFTBALL LEAGUE
- A league for women 18 years of age and older who play weeknights
- Contact: Nancy Zajdel at 973-697-9438
- CO-ED SOFTBALL
- Co-ed softball league members participate in Sunday games during the Fall months.
- Contact Pete Montevedi 973-697-9315
- E-mail: coachpjm@optonline.net
|
|
