Youth Programs
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Detailed program information, including meeting dates/times, registration dates, and applicable fees, is available for programs currently enrolling participants through our online registration site. Information will also be publicized through the Randolph Quarterly, the 6-week calendars provided at the schools, and the "Randolph Reporter". For further information, please call the recreation department at 973-989-7081.
Tennis Lessons
Lessons include instruction on serving, forehand, backhand, volleying and match play. This program consists of four 1-hour lessons held on Saturdays at Brundage Park for girls and boys at beginner/intermediate levels of play. Lessons typically begin in October. Participants must have sneakers and a racquet.
Who: Ages 9 to adult
Registration: September
Ice Hockey
The Mite-Bantam teams compete among towns throughout Morris County. The Mite-Bantam season runs from October to late March.
Who: Ages 5 to 14, broken down as follows:
- Mini-Mites: Ages 5 to 6
- Mites: Ages 7 to 8
- Squirts: Ages 9 to 10
- Pee Wee: Ages 11 to 12
- Bantam: Ages 13 to 14
Registration: June
Soccer Clinic
This clinic, open to boys and girls of all skill levels, is designed to teach basic and advanced skills in a fun, relaxed environment. Clinic is held in November, during the teachers' convention, from 9 am to noon at Freedom Park turf field.
Who: Grades K through 8
Registration: October
Girls' Lacrosse
Recreation girls' lacrosse offers competitive fall leagues.
Who: Grades 3 through 12 as follows:
- 3rd and 4th grade: Practices and tournament
- 5th and 6th grade: Tournament-style games in the Mount Olive league
- 7th through 12th grade: Tournament-style games at Randolph High School
Registration: May
Cross Country
The recreation department's cross-country teams form in mid-August for county-wide competition throughout September and October. Open to boys and girls.
Who: Ages 7 to 15 (as of December 31)
Registration: May
Fall Soccer
The fall boys' and girls' soccer programs begin in late August and run into October.
Who: Grades 1 through 12 as of September, broken down as follows:
- Micro 1: 1st grade
- Micro 2: 2nd grade
- C League: 3rd and 4th grade
- B League: 5th and 6th grade
- A League: 7th and 8th grade
- Co-ed High School: 9th through 12th grade
Registration: May
Flag Football
This league is designed to introduce beginning football skills in a fun, non-tackle setting. Teams compete among themselves. League play commences in September.
Who: Ages 5 to 7 (as of September 1)
Registration: May
Youth Football
The Randolph Bulldogs Football program fields 7 teams in county-wide leagues for boys of various ages. League play runs from September into November.
Who: Grades 2 to 8, broken down as follows:
- Rumbile: 2nd Grade
- Pre-Clinic: 3rd Grade
- Clinic: 4th Grade
- Super Pee-Wee: 5th Grade
- Pee-Wee: 6th Grade
- Junior Varsity: 7th Grade
- Varsity: 8th Grade
Registration: May
Artworks
Various art classes for children through 18 years of age are offered throughout the year. Please see the Artworks Studio page for more information.
Brundage Park Playhouse
Various theater classes for students are offered throughout the year. Please see the Brundage Park Playhouse page for more information.
Boys' Basketball
The recreation department coordinates a number of basketball programs for boys, including an instructional clinic, structured in-town leagues, as well as travel teams.
Who: Grades K through 12, broken down as follows:
- Clinic: Grades K through 2
- Town Leagues: Grades 3 through 12
- Travel: Grades 4 through 8 (required tryouts in October)
Registration: September
Girls' Basketball
The recreation department coordinates a number of basketball programs for boys, including an instructional clinic, structured in-town leagues, as well as travel teams.
Who: Grades K through 9, broken down as follows:
- Clinic: Grades K through 2
- Town Leagues: Grades 3 through 9
- Travel: Grades 4 through 8 (required tryouts in October)
Registration: September
Ice Hockey
The Mite-Bantam and Midget teams compete among towns throughout Morris County. The Mite-Bantam season runs from October to late March, while the Midgets play September through November.
Who: Ages 6 to 17, broken down as follows:
- Mite-Bantam: Ages 6 to 14
- Midgets: Ages 15 to 17
Registration: June
Wrestling
Instructional clinics designed to introduce basic skills as well as competitive teams are offered for students in kindergarten through 8th grade. Clinic teams compete amongst themselves, while older wrestlers compete in a county-wide league. Season runs November through February.
Who: Grades K through 8, broken down as follows:
- Clinic: Grades K through 1
- Teams: Grades 2 through 8
Registration: September
Artworks
Various art classes for children through 18 years of age are offered throughout the year. Please see the Artworks Studio page for more information.
Brundage Park Playhouse
Various theater classes for students are offered throughout the year. Please see the Brundage Park Playhouse page for more information.
Girls' Lacrosse
The department organizes competitive teams which compete in the New Jersey Junior Girls' Lacrosse League.
Who: Grades K through 9
Registration: January
Girls' Softball
In-town leagues as well as three travel teams will be formed for girls. The season runs from April through June.
Who: Girls, up to age 14, broken down as follows:
- Town Leagues: Grades K through 8
- Travel: Travel: Contact Randolph Rage Softball
Registration: January
Cal Ripken Baseball
Local leagues will be formed by age and skill level. All-star teams for ages 8 and up will be formed through a selection process for play at the end of the regular season. The season runs from April through June.
Who: Grade K through age 16, broken down as follows:
- Ages 5 through 7 as of April 30 is T-Ball and Farm League
- Ages 8 through 12 as of April 30 is Little League (AAA, Minors, and Majors)
- Ages 13 through 16 as of April 30 is Senior Little League
Registration: January
Boys' Lacrosse
The department organizes competitive teams which compete in the North Jersey Junior Lacrosse League.
Who: Grades K through 8
Registration: January
Tennis Lessons
Lessons include instruction on serving, forehand, backhand, volleying, and match play. This program consists of four 1-hour lessons held on Saturdays at Brundage Park for girls and boys at beginner/intermediate levels of play. Lessons typically begin in late May or early June. Participants must have sneakers and a racquet.
Who: Ages 9 to adult
Registration: January
Track & Field
Teams are formed to compete in the Lakeland Junior Track and Field League. This league is not offered to high school students. The season runs from March through June.
Who: Ages 6 to 14
Registration: January
Cheerleading Clinic
The department offers an instructional clinic where participants will learn the cheers needed to try out for Junior Football Cheerleading. The clinic is offered 3 to 4 sessions during March/April.
Who: Grades 2 through 7
Registration: January
Artworks
Various art classes for children through 18 years of age are offered throughout the year. Please see the Artworks Studio page for more information.
Brundage Park Playhouse
Various theater classes for students are offered throughout the year. Please see the Brundage Park Playhouse page for more information.
Summer Tennis Lessons
Lessons include instruction on serving, forehand, backhand, volleying and match play. Four 2-week sessions which consist of eight 55-minute lessons are held Mondays through Thursdays (with Fridays reserved for make-ups only) at the Brundage Park tennis courts. Children register according to age and ability. Participants must have sneakers and a racquet.
Who: Ages 5 to 17
Registration: April
Swim Team
Randolph participates in the North Jersey Regional Lakes League. Teams typically practice on weekdays and meets are typically held on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Who: Ages 6 to 18
Registration: June
Sports Reminder
In order to have a safe, happy athletic experience, please leave plenty of time to get to your scheduled activity and keep the following in mind:
- Park in designated parking places only. Parking on grass or trails is not allowed in any township parks.
- Alcohol is prohibited in the parks and on school property.
- Dogs must be kept on a leash not exceeding six feet in length.
Randolph Township Police will be enforcing these township ordinances and will issue summons for ordinance violations.
For field closures, please check the Community Hotline at 866-802-0837 or check for recreation alerts on the home page of this website. The hotline and alert are updated by 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, by 8 am on Saturdays, and by 10:30 am on Sundays.
Finally, please help keep games and practices in perspective. These games are played for the enjoyment of the children playing them. Let the players play, the coaches coach and the officials officiate. Be positive and have fun!
If you witness behavior or an incident unacceptable in the spirit of the game, please contact the Sports Program Ethics Committee by email or call the recreation department directly at 973-989-7081.