Mission Statement

The Saint Joseph Athletic Association is one component of our parish Youth Ministry. It is a partnership of Student Athletes, Parents, Adult Leaders and Clergy that promotes healthy competition as well as the emotional and spiritual growth of each participant. The SJAA encourages all involved to live Christian values and grow in their relationship with Christ and his Church.



Sunday, October 17, 2021

St Joseph Basketball Registration 2021-22
(Grades 3-8 BOYS & GIRLS)

St Joseph Families

We hope this message meets everyone well.

Registration for the following teams are now open:

3rd & 4th Grade Boys
3rd & 4th Grade Girls
JV - 5th & 6th Grade Boys & Girls
Varsity – 7th & 8th Grade Boys & Girls

REGISTER HERE

Before you register, please read the information below carefully, please share this message with anyone in the parish community you think would be interested:


REGISTRATION FOR ALL GRADES (NO TRYOUTS)
There will be no tryouts for Grades 5th-8th this season. Teams will be formed after registration closes. However, roster space is limited, so please take the following into consideration before registering:
-To be eligible players must either be a student at St Joseph School or actively attend the St Joseph Religious Education Program (children that are home schooled for Religious Education are unable to participate in SJAA programs)
-The season starts in early December and potentially runs through mid-March.
-Teams will have some combination of 2-4 games/practices weekly.
-Only register if playing for the parish team is a priority and attendance at games/practices a priority for your player.

Registration closes on Thursday October 28th, 2021

GYMNASIUM
The floor in the gymnasium sustained some damage during Hurricane Ida. For now, it is not available. Plans for repairs are proceeding. We should have more information on the status of that over the next few weeks.

We have spoken to a local school about renting gym time for practices to get started. We have also discussed the situation with the CYO league and might need to schedule more away games than home games, at least to start.

VOLUNTEER COACHES
In addition to the volunteer requirements set by the parish, volunteer coaches must also provide either:
-Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
or
-Submit to weekly COVID-19 testing (in accordance with NJ Executive Order 253)

Information on volunteers who need to be tested will be sent out seperatly.



FEES:
No fees are due at registration. Fees will be collected after teams are formed. There will most likely be a price increase to help offset the cost of renting an off-site gym and for other maintence needs & supplies required during this time


FACILITY COVID GUIDELINES
Each school/facility will have their own mask guidelines (NJDOH Guidelines are the minimum, some facilities might have more strict policies). We think it would be safe to assume that anyone entering a gym must be wearing a mask while in that facility, with the only possible exception of players engaged in physical activity. 

We look forward to having the kids back on the court.

Please reach out with any questions
 
GO LANCERS!
St Joseph Athletic Association

Sunday, September 15, 2019

2019-2020 BASKETBALL TRYOUTS

2019-2020 BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
Please Note:  To be eligible to participate in a SJAA program, a child must either attend St. Joseph School or actively attend CCD (children that are home schooled for CCD are unable to participate in SJAA programs)

JV (5th/6th Grade) & Varsity (7th/8th Grade) Basketball Tryout Dates/Times:
The St. Joseph Athletic Association is pleased to announce the parish basketball JV & Varsity tryout dates for the 2017-2018 season. The tryouts are open to boys and girls in grades 5 - 8.  Children are encouraged to attend both tryout dates, but need only attend one session to be considered for a team.


ONLINE TRYOUT REGISTRATION 



Tuesday, September 24, 2019
6:00pm JV Girls (grades 5 & 6)
7:30pm Varsity Girls (grades 7 & 8)

Thursday, September 26, 2019
6:00pm JV Boys (grades 5 & 6)
7:30pm Varsity Boys (grades 7 & 8)

Saturday, September 28, 2019
8:30am JV Boys (grades 5 & 6)
9:45am Varsity Boys (grades 7 & 8)
11am JV Girls (grades 5 & 6)
12pm Varsity Girls (grades 7 & 8)




***Resistration dates & times for Cheerleading and Pee Wee Basketball (3rd & 4th Grade Girls & Boys) will be available soon***


For more information, please email the Saint Joseph Athletic Association at: athletics@sjcnj.org 

Monday, February 11, 2019

Saint Joseph Track 2019 Registration

Saint Joseph Athletic Association - Track & Field Registration Form 2020


Saint Joseph Athletic Association Mission Statement:
St. Joseph Athletic Association (SJAA) is one component of Youth Ministry.  It is a partnership of Student/Athletes, Parents, Adult Leaders and Clergy that promotes healthy competition as well as the emotional and spiritual growth of each participant.  The SJAA encourages all involved to live Christian values and grow in their relationship with Christ.

The St. Joseph Track Team welcomes all parish boys and girls participating in CCD and/or  St. Joseph School children in the grades K-8 to sign up. There are no tryouts, everyone competes!  Running events include 50M, 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M, 1600M, & relays.  Field events include long jump, broad jump, turbo javelin and shot put. 

We must emphasize the importance of proper supervision to have safe, organized practices and meets. We can always use more help with coaching and assistant coaching!  The Athletic Association has instituted background checks for all volunteers who work with our children.   No prior experience is required, we have great mentoring coaches in place to help!

* * *We require a Parent/Guardian to stay for practice and be present at meets for those children in K thru 3* * *

Please note we will use email & the SJS website www.sjaaathletics.blogspot.com to communicate changes as they arise. 

Practices are typically held at Bergen Catholic HS two days a week for 1 hour 15 minute sessions. Practices will begin late March. There are typically 4 track league meets that occur at in April, May and possibly June.

TO REGISTER
In Person:
Date:TBD
Time: TBD
St Joseph School Gymnasium Lobby

Drop off:
You can drop off completed registration forms and fees to St. Joseph School Office, Attn: St. Joe’s Track/Jen McKeague

The 2020 registration fee is $70 per child/$105 per family.  All registrations are due by March 20th.  There is an additional $15 charge for the required team tank top for 1ST time registrants or those who need a larger size.  Make all checks payable to: St. Joseph Athletic Association.  Please fill out the information below and return it at in-person registration or mail in the registration to the: St. Joseph School Office, Attn: St. Joe’s Track/Jen McKeague.  Registration deadline is March 20th.   

YOU CANNOT PARTICIPATE UNLESS THIS FORM IS SIGNED!
DON’T FORGET YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

2018-2019 BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
Please Note:  To be eligible to participate in a SJAA program, a child must either attend St. Joseph School or actively attend CCD (children that are home schooled for CCD are unable to participate in SJAA programs)

JV (5th/6th Grade) & Varsity (7th/8th Grade) Basketball Tryout Dates/Times:
The St. Joseph Athletic Association is pleased to announce the parish basketball JV & Varsity tryout dates for the 2017-2018 season. The tryouts are open to boys and girls in grades 5 - 8.  Children are encouraged to attend both tryout dates, but need only attend one session to be considered for a team.


**NEW** ONLINE TRYOUT REGISTRATION 


Wednesday, September 26, 2018
6:00pm JV Girls (grades 5 & 6)
7:30pm Varsity Girls (grades 7 & 8)

Thursday, September 27, 2018
6:00pm JV Boys (grades 5 & 6)
7:30pm Varsity Boys (grades 7 & 8)

Saturday, September 29, 2018
8:30am JV Boys (grades 5 & 6)
9:45am Varsity Boys (grades 7 & 8)
11am JV Girls (grades 5 & 6)
12pm Varsity Girls (grades 7 & 8)



***Resistration dates & times for Cheerleading and Pee Wee Basketball (3rd & 4th Grade Girls & Boys) will be available soon***


For more information, please email the Saint Joseph Athletic Association at: athletics@sjcnj.org 

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Saint Joseph Track 2018 Registration

Saint Joseph Track 2018 Registration

Registration Dates:

In-Person Registration
Sunday, Feb. 11    --  10:00 to 11:30 am
                                Location: Saint Joseph School Gym Foyer
                                (Please use back entrance to enter Gym Foyer)
Mail-In Registration
Registrations will also be accepted at the Main Office of
Saint Joseph School, 305 Elm Street, Oradell, NJ 07649
Please put "Attn: Saint Joseph Track, Jen McKeague" on envelope.
 
Saint Joseph Track is open to any child in Kindergarten through
8th grade enrolled in Saint Joseph School or in the Saint Joseph
Parish Religious Education program (CCD).
 
There are no try-outs or cuts from track.  It is truly something
for everyone!  
 
Running events include the 50 M (meter) & 100 M dash, the 200M,
400 M, 800 M, and 1600 M run.  Relay races are held for all 
grades.  Field events include the long jump, broad jump, turbo javelin
and shot put (Grades 7-8 only).  Practices are typically held
twice a week.
 
Registration Fee is $60 per child, $95 per family until Mar. 9.
 
Late Registration Fee will increase cost to $70 per child, $105 per
family after Mar 9.
 
Please register during one of these regularly scheduled dates/times.
Late registrations create more work for the volunteers.
 
For a copy of the registration form, click on the link at top right of 
this page. 
 
We have an urgent request to all parents for coaching help and
assistants.  We need more coaches to adequately cover all events
so our kids can have safe, productive practices and meets.  We have great mentoring/veteran
coaches on hand to help bring on new recruits.
We also have instituted a screening process for all coaches and assistants.
(Last year we had more than 80 children registered!)
Please contact us for more information; 
We look forward to hearing from you.
 
For any questions, please contact:
Jen McKeague  201-967-2439   jenmckeague@gmail.com

Saturday, October 7, 2017

Cheerleading and Pee Wee Basketball Registration

***Cheerleading and Pee Wee Basketball (3rd & 4th Grade Girls & Boys) Registration***


Tuesday, October 10, 2017
4-5:30pm - in the Lower School Cafeteria

Saturday, October 14, 2017
9-10:30am - in the Lower School Cafeteria


For more information, please visit the Saint Joseph Athletic Association website at: http://sjaaathletics.blogspot.com
or via email at: athletics@sjcnj.org