| Recreation Programs - Youth Sports
Baseball and Softball - Youth
Mendham Township Little League (Baseball and Girls Softball):
Baseball: Games are played April through the end of June on fields in the Borough and Township. There is a baseball clinic and evaluation for all players. All star competition begins in July. The league teams range from Tee Ball to Senior Babe Ruth involving children from 5 to 18 years of age. A summer camp is offered in July. Pick up games are available during July and August. For information, contact the Little League Hotline 543-3220 or visit the Mendham Little League website. President of Little League: Glen Coutts, Jr.
Girl’s Softball: This program is open to girls from ages 5 -14. Divisions include: T-Ball (K-1st grade), Instructional (1st & 2nd grade), Minor (3rd & 4th grade), Major (5th & 6th grade), Senior (7th & 8th grade). Practice begins late March and games begin late April until June. Games are played at 6:00 pm weekdays and Saturdays. Skill building and recreation are the main objectives. Tournament play in July. Contact: Matt Broas 543-3122.
Basketball - Youth
Sponsor: Mendham Patriot's Basketball
Patriot Recreation Basketball: The program includes a clinic for grades K-3rd; recreation for grades 4th-8th. Sign-ups are in early October, and the season starts in December and ends in March. Boys and girls play on separate teams with practices and games held at local schools for the clinic and recreation components. For more information, visit the Mendham Patriot's Basketball website.
Bowling
The Pastime Club maintains four bowling lanes which are open to the public. Many local leagues bowl at Pastime Lanes and are always looking for regular and substitute bowlers. Women's leagues meet during the day and on Monday evenings, men's leagues bowl on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and there is a mixed league that bowls on Friday evenings. An eight-week sanctioned youth league begins in January. The lanes can be rented by the hour for Childrens or adult parties; bumpers are available for the youngsters. During January, February and March, there is open bowling every Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. For more information contact Steve Swiencki 543-6631.
Cross Country
Sponsor: Mendham Magic
For children in K-8th grade, the cross country running season begins in early September and goes through the end of October. Practices are held during the week at Brundage Park in Randolph. Races are typically every Sunday in September and October from 11:30 AM-1 PM at Brundage Park. Optional post-season running is available, providing an opportunity for runners to compete in State, Regiona,l and National competitions. For more information visit the Mendham Magic website.
Cheerleading for Twin Boro Bears
The program is open to all girls in the Mendhams and Chester, entering 3rd-8th grade in the Fall. Tryouts take place in early spring (April & May). Several training dates are scheduled prior to the tryout in order to familiarize the girls with the cheers. (Watch the local newspaper for details). The season runs from mid-August through early November.
Registration: Sign ups are from April 1-30
Contact: Mary Paragano at (973) 879-4276
Fencing
Sponsor: Chester Twp. & Mendham Twp. Recreation
Location: Held at the Church of the Messiah on Rt. 24 in Chester.
Dates/Times: Variety of day and weekend hours offered year round in four-week sessions.
Participation: Children 6 years to adult.
Registration: You can register at any time during the year through the recreation office. NOTE: All equipment is provided.
Football
Sponsor: Twin Boro Bears
The program is open to boys and girls, grades K-8th, from the Mendhams and Chester. The league ranges from the instructional level K-2 (non-contact/flag) through varsity (8 grade). Excellent equipment is provided.
Registration: The sign-ups are April through August (watch paper for date) and proctices begin the first week of August at the Mendham High School.
For more information, visit the Twin Boro Bears website.
Horseback Riding & Grooming Program
| Program | Ages | Times | Dates | Fees |
| Petite Equestrian Program | 3-5
(NOTE: Parental supervision required for each child.) | Spring Session:
4-5 PM
Summer Session:
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Spring: 5 consecutive Mondays beginning April 7
Summer: June 30-July 3 | Spring: $170
Summer: $160 |
| Ponyshare & Horsemanship | 7-11 | Spring Session:
5:15-6:45 PM
Summer Session:
9:30-11:00 AM | Same as above | Spring: $200
Summer: $160 |
| Pony Grooming Program for Special Needs Children | Volunteers are needed for each child, for details contact the Recreation Offic | 10:30-11:30 AM | Summer Only: Aug 25-29 | $160 |
- Location: Meadowood Park for all programs.
- Requirements: Children are requested to wear long comfortable pants and a helmet of some sort.
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Ice Hockey
The Long Valley, Mendham, Chester (LVMC) Ice Hockey Club has announced sign-ups for the 2008-09 season. Please see the attached press release for more information.
Press Release - LVMC Youth Hockey
Lacrosse
Sponsor: Mendham Chester Lacrosse
Lacrosse is open to girls in 3rd-8th grade and boys in 2nd-8th grade. Season begins in March and ends in June. Teams compete against area towns and are sanctioned by US Lacrosse. Free clinic lacrosse is available for K-2nd grade boys and girls and held at West Field in April and May.
Contact: Brian Haumersen at (973) 543-6322; Kelly Collett (973) 895-3616
Soccer - Youth
Sponsor: West Morris Soccer Club
The program includes a co-ed clinic for Kindergarteners with basic skills and short games; recreation teams for grades 1st-8th; as well as travel teams in grades 5th-8th for players who want to make a greater time commitment and play at a more competitive level. Travel tryouts are held each Spring for the following season's teams.
Registration: Online registration or call (973) 543-1991.
Softball - Youth
Sponsor: Mendham Little League
The program is open to girls ages 5 (currently enrolled in kindergarten) through 14. Divisions include: T-ball (K-1st grade), Instructional (1st & 2nd grade), Minor (3rd & 4th grade), Major (5th & 6th grade), Senior (7th & 8th). Practice begins late March; games run from late April through June, with Tournament play in July. Games are played at 6 PM weekdays and Saturdays.
Registration: Begins on Dec. 1 and ends on Dec. 31. Registrations can be completed via the Mendham Little League Website.
Contact: Greg Campisi at (908) 879-4579.
Swim Team at Brookside Beach
For children 5-18 years of age. Children participate in the North Jersey Regional Lake League, with practices every weekday morning and swim meets on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Fees: Beach members pay $60 per child/$120 max. per family. Non-members pay, $90 per child/$180 max. per family.
For additional information on the beach contact the Recreation Office at 973-543-4555 x-122.
Tennis
Spring Hot Shot Tennis taught by USPTA/USPTR certified pros |
| Program | Ages | Times | Dates | Fees |
| Little Tennis | 3-6 | 4-5 PM | April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 26 and June 3 | $180 |
| Elementary Tennis | Grades 1-4 | 5-6 PM | Same as above | $180 |
| Hot Shot Junior | Grades 5-8 | 5-6 PM | Same as above | $180 |
| Adult Tennis | 21+ | 6-7 PM | Same as above | $180 |
Summer Tennis Programs |
| Program | Ages | Times | Dates | Location | Fees |
Pee Wee Tennis -
US Sport Institute Instructors | 4-5 | 9-10:30 AM | July 30 - Aug 3 | Mount Pleasant Tennis Courts | $100 |
Pee Wee Tennis -
US Sport Institute Instructors | 6-7 | 10:30 AM - Noon | July 30 - Aug 3 | Mount Pleasant Tennis Courts | $100 |
Summer Tennis Camp |
| Ages | Times | Dates | Location | Fees |
| 8-16 (Children grouped by age) | T, W, Th
1 hour sessions between 1-4 PM | July 1-24 | Boro. Park Tennis Courts at Mountain and Park Ave. | $75
Call Boro. Rec. 973-543-2610 |
- USTA Program "USA 1-2-3 Tennis"
- One hour sessions, 3 days per week with a total of 12 sessions
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Track & Field
Sponsor: Mendham Magic
The track & field season begins in mid-March and ends in early June. Practices are held during the week at the Mendham High School track and meets are typically held on Sunday afternoos (7- & 8-year-old meets are usually on Friday evenings).
Registration/Contacts: Mary and Steve Ehmann (973) 787-7895 or visit the Mendham Magic website.
Vollyball
Sponsor: Mendham Recreation Commission
This is a four- to six-week program open to boys and girls in the 6th-8th grades. Each week a new skill is taught, and games are played. This program takes place at Mendham Township Middle School from early October to mid-November.
Registration/Contacts: Clare Button at (973) 543-2193
Wrestling
Sponsor: Mendham & Chester Youth Wrestling Club
The world's oldest sport thrives, as the Patriots Wrestling Team offers opportunities to K-8th graders, who seek the fun and challenge of the character-building sport. Season runs from November through February at the West Morris Mendham High School Field House.
Registration: Go online to www.menhamchesterywc.com
Contacts: Tim Aloia, Head Coach at (908) 879-4015; Scott Cohn, Head Coach at (973) 543-5733; Denise Hall at (973) 543-4370.
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