Sports

Overview

The success of the diversified sports instruction; recreation and competitive travel teams are attributed to the efforts of the recreation department and organized volunteer groups with Board of Directors who give themselves above and beyond. Clearly it is the unselfish giving of time and dedication to our youth that provides the opportunity for participation in a wide range of sports experience. If you are not currently involved, consider joining the volunteers whose time and energy truly benefits the children of North Caldwell.

Recreation Basketball:

• For Kindergarten through eighth grade run by the North Caldwell Recreation Department.  Online registration is available for Kindergarten through 8th grade.  Pre-season clinics are scheduled in November and team specific practices begin the last week of November and run through December. Games begin early January.  
  • K-1st grade program is clinic format and runs for 6 weeks on Saturdays in January & February.
  • Second grade instructional league is typically scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays/Fridays.
  • 3rd through 8th grade includes: boys and girls teams play in the WEYSA league (Roseland, Essex Fells, Fairfield, and North Caldwell)

Ski Program:

• Mountain Creek: 5-week ski program offered for 4th through 6th graders beginning in January. Registration typically opens in mid-November.  

Kiddie T-Ball:

• Offered for children ages 4-5 sponsored by the North Caldwell Recreation Department.
• The is a SIX-WEEK CLINIC is designed for beginner athletes.
• The program allows the student to learn the basic skills of t-ball as well as compete in a fun and non competitive environment. This program focuses on the fundamentals of the game including hitting, throwing, catching and running the bases. 

Men's and Women's Softball:

• Leagues are a non-competitive, slow pitch league for men and women 18 years of age or older who have completed high school. All games are played "under the lights". Players are responsible for bringing their own gloves and bats. 

Sports Organizations

West Essex Cowboys Football Association:

• Organized Football program for Pee Wee (flag football-non contact ages 5 & 6,) Football A,B,C level which includes football for ages 7 to 13.
• Pre season practices begin mid August (4 nights a week). Once school begins practices are Tuesday and Friday nights, as well as Saturday mornings. Games are played on Sundays.

West Essex Cowboys Cheerleading:

• The programs offered are Pee Wee Cheerleaders and, A, B, C level which includes cheering for ages 7 to 13.

NCFC (North Caldwell FC Travel Soccer)  

• The North Caldwell FC Travel Soccer (NCFC) is a club created for the kids of North Caldwell to play soccer in a more competitive environment with professional instructors.  This organization is run by North Caldwell parents who administer the program.
• Fall season commitment is required, with optional winter training/tournaments and optional spring season provided.  During the season, there are typically two practices per week and one game on Sundays plus any tournaments in which the club registers.  Additionally, many teams participate in at least one tournament during each season.
• Tryouts for the Fall season are typically in the preceding April.  For more information including an FAQ page, visit the club's website at www.ncfcsoccer.com or email the club directly at ncfcsoccer@gmail.com.

WEFC (West Essex Football Club) Travel Soccer:

• The West Essex FC is a travel soccer club reserved for those boys and girls that possess a certain skill level and commitment.  Travel soccer is for those individuals who want to play in a competitive environment, and receive a high level of soccer instruction.
• There are usually two practices per week during the Fall and Spring, and most teams also train indoors during the Winter once a week.  There are at least 10 games per season, and they are typically on Sundays throughout Northern New Jersey.  Additionally, many teams participate in at least one tournament during each season.
• For more information, and to see the tryout dates, please visit our website for more information: www.westessexfc.com.

Wrestling:

• The West Essex Junior Knights Association, consists of participants from North Caldwell, Roseland, Fairfield and Essex Fells for grades 3rd-8th.
• There are clinics for 1st and 2nd year wrestlers and a travel league for advance wrestlers.
• Registration forms can be picked up at the North Caldwell Recreation Office beginning in early October.
• For more information visit: http://www.leaguelineup.com/wejrwrestling.

Travel Baseball:

• The North Caldwell Knights travel baseball program is offered to children from 5th to 8th grade.

• Coordinated by the Roseland Recreation Department.  Participating towns include Essex Fells, Fairfield, North Caldwell and Roseland. This program is open to girls and boys in grades 4th through 8th grade. The participants train for various field events including running, the long jump and the turbo javelin.
• Registration begins in February through the Roseland Recreation Department (973-403-6822).

This class is for all coaches planning to volunteer to coach a North Caldwell sport and have not yet been certified to coach. The curriculum is based upon the Minimum Standards for Volunteer Coaches Safety Orientation and Training skills. Program developed by the Governor´s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

The curriculum for the course includes the following topics:

• Legal Aspects of Coaching
• Psychological Aspects of Coaching
• General Coaching Concepts
• Training and conditioning Athletes
• Medical/First Aid Aspects of Coaching