The Glen Ridge Athletic Association (GRAA) is a non-profit, private group that sponsors, organizes, and operates organized athletic programs. GRAA offers sports programs for Pre-K to grade 8 and sponsors off-season programs for high school athletes. GRAA sponsors programs for children of any level of ability and provides advanced programs for the more developed and interested athletes. Our main objective is for the children to have fun, get some exercise and learn teamwork and sportsmanship. Program information, registration dates and forms are found on the web site. |
Fall (Sign-ups are in August) |
Soccer | Mike Brandell (In-town and Travel). Fall-season in-town for boys and girls in grades Pre-K to 8. Fall and spring season for travel. Tryouts are held in June. |
Football | Jim Lopes. Programs for Grades 3 to 8. Teams play in the Bergen County Junior Football League. GRAA sponsors 3 teams based on age and grade. |
Field Hockey | Patty Topping. Programs for Grades 5-8. |
Winter (Sign-ups are in October) |
Basketball | Dan Mahoney (In-town), Bob Salvatelli (Travel). In-town programs for grades 2 to 8. Travel teams are available for grades 5 to 8. |
Wrestling | Paul Schwern. For grades 2 to 8. |
Floor Hockey | Todd Travia. For grades 1 to 6. Games are played at the Carteret Rink. |
Spring (Sign-ups are in January) |
Baseball/Teeball | Rick Patton (In-town), James Malik (Travel); Intown programs for grades Pre-K to 8. Travel for grades 2 to 8 (depending on age). |
Softball | Paul Marhan; Programs for Pre-K to 8. Softball traveling team competes in spring and summer. |
Lacrosse | John Mulligan / Bob Salvatelli (boys), Lauren Smith (girls); Programs for grades 1 to 8 with travel teams starting in 4th grade. |