LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS AND LANDMARKS:

League founded: fall of l985.
Incorporated: September 21, 1991 in New Jersey as a not-for-profit corporation.

First season: Winter 1986

Area of operation: Bergen County, New Jersey area.

Charter towns: 4 - Montvale, River Vale, Woodcliff Lake, Hillsdale.
First season: 12 teams, 4 each in Division 3, 4 and 5. Approximately. 120 players.

2003 season towns: 25 members covering 27 towns
2003 season teams: 152 teams. Approximately 1,700 players - 1,650 families
2003 season total games: 918 games

Programs offered: complete program for boys and girls ages 6 -16. Five age brackets.

League Principles: Good sportsmanship, children’s safety and enjoyment comes first, players must reside in town they represent, “low pressure” competition

Founder: Charles Ticho, current president.

Government: Written constitution establishing Board of Directors made up of one representative from each member town. Board of Directors elects a nine member Trustees Committee which is in charge of day-to-day operations.

Nature of competition: Eight - game season followed by playoffs for all teams.

Growth history: thirteen consecutive record breaking seasons.

League make up:

• Two sections: Co-ed and All-girls.

• Five age divisions: 2,3,4, 5 and 6. (16-under, 14-under, 12-under, 10-under and 8-under)

• Two skills-based conferences: Pascack and Valley.

• Two geographic divisions: North, South.

• Total leagues: 17.

Playing Venues: High School Gymnasiums or Grammar School if HS gym is unavailable.