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Rockaway Township supports many athletic programs for residents of the community. The sports leagues are managed by volunteers and most have booster clubs that augment the operations of the programs.
If your child qualifies for free or reduced-price school lunches and you would like to register them for a sports program under the Rockaway Township Recreation Scholarship program, please call the Division of Recreation at 973-983-2841.
If your child qualifies for free or reduced-price school lunches and you would like to register them for a sports program under the Rockaway Township Recreation Scholarship program, please call the Division of Recreation at 973-983-2841.
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Softball
- Soccer
- Football
- Ice Hockey
- Roller Hockey
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Lacrosse
- Wrestling
- Swimming
- Special Populations
- Summer Playground
- Rockaway Township PAL
Little League Baseball
- Rockaway Township Baseball Website
- Boys and Girls ages 5-12
- Spring season: March - June with summer tournament play
- Booster Club fee required.
- For additional information: Contacts | Rockaway Township Baseball Association (leagueathletics.com)
Babe Ruth Baseball
- Lakeland Miners Babe Ruth Baseball
- Registration information is available here.
- Boys and Girls ages 13-18.
Cheerleading / Pom-Poms
- Rockaway Township Rockets
- Girls in Kindergarten through 8th Grade may participate in cheerleading within the football program.
- Football cheerleading is available for children entering Grades 2nd through 8th.
- The cheerleading season begins August 1st and ends in early to mid-November, aligned with the football program.
- Registration and booster fees along with costs of cheerleading attire apply.
RT Competition Cheer
RTCC is a competition cheer group for both boys and girls entering grades 2nd thru 12th grade. Participants can live in Denville, Rockaway Borough, Rockaway Township and Wharton. For more information please e-mail: rtcompcheer@gmail.com
RTCC is a competition cheer group for both boys and girls entering grades 2nd thru 12th grade. Participants can live in Denville, Rockaway Borough, Rockaway Township and Wharton. For more information please e-mail: rtcompcheer@gmail.com
Girl's Softball
- Rockaway Township Girls Softball Website
- Ages 5 -18
- Spring Season: March - June with summer tournament play
- Fall season also available.
- Program includes:
- Clinic
- In-House and Travel Teams competing in the Babe Ruth Girls Softball Division
Men's Softball
- Over 35 League held in spring
- Contact the Division of Recreation for more information at 973-983-2841
Women's Softball
- League play in in the Spring and Summer
- Contact the Division of Recreation for more information at 973-983-2841
Soccer
- Rockaway Township Soccer Association Website
- Boys and Girls ages 4 and up
- Fall and Spring seasons with in-house, clinic
and travel team play. - Booster Club fee required.
- Registration can be completed online.
Football
- Rockaway Township Rockets Website
- Boys and Girls ages 5 to 14 years (but not in High School)
- Fall season for:
- Clinics
- Flag Football
- Travel teams
- Booster Club fee required.
Ice Hockey
- Rockaway Hockey Website
- Boys and Girls ages 5 -18
- Various clinics and travel team play available.
- League play and practice sessions occur at area rinks including Mennen Arena.
- Contact the Recreation Department for current fee structure.
Roller Hockey
- Boys and Girls grades 1 through 8
- Summer Season with clinic and in-house play.
- Booster Club fee required.
Tennis
- US Sports Institute Website
- Boys and Girls Pre-K through Adult
- Various programs offered
- Competition through the National Junior Team Tennis League.
- The Tennis Program is offered at the municipal and high school courts in various towns based on registration numbers (Rockaway, Denville, Morris Plains, Kinnelon, Montville, Cedar Knolls, Parsippany)
- Check the website link above for schedule, locations and fees.
Track & Field
- Rockaway Township Racers Website
- Boys and Girls ages 7 - 15 (but not in High School)
- Spring season and Fall Cross Country programs offered.
- Morris Hills Regional High School Facilities are used.
- Booster Club fee required.
Lacrosse
- Renegades Lacrosse Website
- Boys and Girls grades Kindergarten through 8
- Various clinics and travel Teams levels are offered.
- Spring season: March - June
- Booster Club fee required.
Wrestling
- Boys and Girls grades 1-8
- Fall / Winter season with clinics, matches, and tournaments held at the Morris Hills Regional High School facilities.
- Rockaway Township residents are eligible to join one of two recreation wrestling programs based on which High School they will be attending.
- If your child will be attending Morris Knolls (at your current address) you can join the Morris Knolls Jr. Eagles.
- If your child will be attending Morris Hills, please join the Morris Hills Jr. Knights.
Swim Program
- Swimming lessons are offered at Mount Hope Pond for children ages pre-K through adult.
- Participants will require a Beach Membership unless under the age of 5.
Recreation for Special Populations
Rockaway Township is proud to participate in the Morris County Adaptive Recreation Program (MCARP). This program provides residents to access year round Recreation Programs, Social Activities and Trips for mentally and physically challenged children and adults. For complete details on upcoming events and activities, contact the Recreation Department Office or the MCARP Office at 973-428-5136.
Rockaway Township is proud to participate in the Morris County Adaptive Recreation Program (MCARP). This program provides residents to access year round Recreation Programs, Social Activities and Trips for mentally and physically challenged children and adults. For complete details on upcoming events and activities, contact the Recreation Department Office or the MCARP Office at 973-428-5136.
Summer Playground
- Boys and Girls grades 2-8
Program runs for 6 weeks in the summer, from 9 a.m. - Noon at 3 public school facilities.- Children will enjoy activities including:
- Arts and crafts
- Gym and playground games
- Trips and end of season picnic
- Click here for more information or to register.
Rockaway Township PAL
- Rockaway Township Police Athletic League Website
- The Recreation Department works cooperatively with the local PAL on various programs.
- The PAL offers a "Challenger League" for Softball, Flag Football, Weight Lifting, Soccer and Basketball, various trips to area attractions.