Allied Associations

Scotch Plains Fanwood Baseball League (SPFBL)

The Scotch Plains Fanwood Baseball League (SPFBL) is a private, non-profit organization providing baseball opportunities to the youth of Scotch Plains and Fanwood aged 5 to 18 years old. This organization is a product of the merger of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth Baseball Association (SPFYBA), formed in 1955, and Fanwood Youth Organization (FYO), formed in 1961, and is comprised of all volunteers contributing to make the organization a successful operation.

To learn more about programs offered through SPFBL, please visit their website:

https://spfraiders.leagueapps.com/

Contact:

Chris Bates, President: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Scotch Plains Fanwood Police Athletic League (PAL)

The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Police Athletic League (PAL) was founded in 1991 as a volunteer organization. PAL aims to develop a friendly relationship between Scotch Plains and Fannwood youngsters and police officers, as well as a spirit of respect for the law. PAL is committed to emphasizing skill development, personal growth, and fun. Volunteer coaches and administrators are police officers and other dedicated individuals who care about the kids in town. Travel teams play in regional leagues and compete in tournaments. All fees support the costs of running programs.

Board of Directors:

• President: Shawn Johnson
• Vice President: Bruce Moran
• Treasurer: Chris Aversa
• Chief Richard Trigo
• Darian Gonzales
• Jim Wright
• Matt Tibbals
• Glenn Vaughn
• Joe DeSantis

Scotch Plains Fanwood Soccer Association (SPFSA)

The Scotch Plains Fanwood Soccer Association (SPFSA) is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization founded in 1977 that offers the children of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood area (ages 4-17) recreational, developmental, and competitive soccer programs. The organization's primary goal is to offer children a safe and enjoyable experience and to give them the opportunity to learn the game of soccer in a warm and friendly environment in which sportsmanship and mutual respect are the norm.

To learn more about programs offered through SPFSA, please visit their website:

http://www.spfsoccer.com/  

Contact

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Scotch Plains - Fanwood Field Hockey Club

The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Field Hockey Club's goals are to provide an opportunity for girls to learn the game, improve their skills, and compete at various levels.

Throughout the year, the club conducts skills clinics for players in 2nd - 12th grade. During the Fall Season, the club fields middle school teams and also supports the SPFHS Field Hockey program.

To learn more about programs offered through SPFFH, please visit their website:

https://spffieldhockey.leagueapps.com/

Contacts:

Carla Kelly & Joanne Reilly: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

SPF Raider Flag Rugby Program:

The Union County Mudturtle Flag Rugby program is made up of teams from Berkeley Heights, Cranford, Dunellen, Rahway, Scotch Plains/Fanwood, Union, and Westfield. Occasionally, teams from Bridgewater, Somerset, Bayonne, and Montclair join for matches.

The Scotch Plains/Fanwood Raider Rugby organization was formed in 2015 by Will and Alycia Galway. Both Will and Alycia are former rugby players at Rutgers University and are current residents of Scotch Plains - along with their two children, Braedan and Addison.

Since its inception, the club has grown each year. The club currently has approximately 80 players from Scotch Plains and Fanwood. Participants range from ages 5-14 years old and are grouped into the following divisions:

5-6 year olds: OWLS
7-8 year olds: FALCONS
9-11 year olds: HAWKS
12-14 year olds: EAGLES

Flag Rugby matches are played mainly on Saturdays during the summer. The season typically runs from mid-June until the end of July, with the towns rotating the hosting responsibilities each week.

For more information about programs offered through SPF Raider Flag Rugby, please visit their website:

https://www.mudturtlerfc.com/clubs/youth-flag/scotchplains/

Contact:

Will Galway: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.