Glen Ridge Athletic Association - GRAA

The Glen Ridge Athletic Association (GRAA) Board is seeking new members!

The GRAA is an organization that manages 12 sports, over 400 volunteers, and 85% of Glen Ridge students in grades K-8. As you can imagine, running something like this requires commitment, collaboration, and hands-on effort.

The GRAA Board is a “working board,” meaning that beyond our monthly 2.5-hour board meetings (usually the first Tuesday night of each month), each member takes on individual responsibilities and tackles ad hoc tasks as they arise. In addition, Board members serve as liaisons to specific GRAA sports, acting as navigators of the organization, single points of contact, and advocates to the Board.

Once we evaluate expressions of interest and skill sets, we will interview candidates and make selections. The exact responsibilities and titles of the positions will depend on the Board’s needs, the individuals who apply, and their availability. The descriptions of the various positions on the Board can be found at: https://graa.org/board/

We are looking for talented individuals with passion and commitment to ensure that GRAA delivers a great sports experience for the community at large.

If you have questions, please send them to [email protected]

If interested in joining the GRAA Board, please click this link and fill out the form:

https://register.teamsnap.com/form/jXXVdk7S9dw5HTpfybDaX

The 5th/6th Grade Softball Team was recently honored at Town Hall by Glen Ridge Mayor, Deborah Mans, for being the first Glen Ridge softball team to win a championship in the Greater Essex Softball League.

GR Field Hockey 5th/6th Red Team, final score 5-0 vs Chatham Gazelles

Congratulations to the U8 Reilly team for their first win of the season. 8-2 against Bergenfield

Congrats to the 3/4 Black Field Hockey team on their first win of the season!

PSA: Download the new TeamSnap One app for your smartphone. For more details visit graa.org/faq

Regular registration is closing soon for most fall sports. Register today at GRAA.org

GRAA Fall Sport registrations are now open! Visit graa.org for more info and to register!

The Glen Ridge Athletic Association lacrosse program is seeking enthusiastic Glen Ridge residents to help shape the future of our lacrosse community.

The Lacrosse Board's input is crucial for informed decision-making within our lacrosse programs.  Together, the Lacrosse Commissioner and Board work to ensure the best possible experience for all lacrosse athletes. 

Examples of some Board positions include:

Fields Manager

The Fields Manager is responsible for overseeing all field-related operations to ensure safe, organized and efficient use of fields for practices and games.

 

Girls Scheduling Coordinator

The Girls Scheduling Coordinator oversees all scheduling logistics for the girls lacrosse program.

 

Treasurer

The Treasurer is responsible for the financial management and fiscal oversight of the lacrosse program.

 

Equipment Manager

The Equipment Manager oversees all program equipment inventory, maintenance, and distribution.

 

Uniforms Coordinator

The Uniforms Coordinator manages all uniform ordering and distribution.

 

Border Battle Manager

The Border Battle Manager oversees all planning and ex*****on for the organization’s participation in the Border Battle event.

 

Coaching & Player Development

The Coaching & Player Development Director is responsible for overseeing the recruitment, hiring and development of qualified coaches and specialty trainers to ensure a high-quality lacrosse experience for all players.

 

League Relations & Program Representative

The League Relations & Program Representative serves as the organization’s primary liaison to both boys and girls lacrosse leagues, ensuring strong communication, compliance and representation of the program at all league level meetings and discussions.

 

If you're passionate about youth sports and want to make a positive impact in our community, we encourage you to apply for a Lacrosse Board position!

Please find the online form if you are interested on  https://graa.org/lax/ and for more information on the lacrosse program.

Congratulations to the 2026 GRAA Scholarship Receipients:

Alexa Malagnick
Liam Feder
Leila Arda
Jacob Javier

It takes a village to raise a leader, and these four graduates are the perfect example of our community at its best!

We are thrilled to award this year's GRAA Scholarships to four exceptional students from the Class of 2026. Each of them grew up in GRAA programs and continued to dedicate their time, leadership, and teamwork to making our organization better throughout high school, all while maintaining excellent academic standing.

Thank you for living out the GRAA values of sportsmanship, growth, and volunteerism. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!