In keeping with our "community based and child focused" mission, Ridge Youth Sports has formed a partnership with the Bernards Township Municipal Alliance Against Substance Abuse. The Alliance's mission of to educate our community, and in particular adolescents, about the dangers of substance abuse is in keeping with our mission. Find out more about the Municipal Alliance on its website, click here.

THE CHARLES J. HARCOURT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Ridge Youth Sports, Inc. (RYSI) is pleased to offer two $500 scholarships (one male and one female) for graduating seniors pursuing collegiate or trade education after high school.

The Ridge Youth Sports, Inc. – Charles J. Harcourt Memorial Scholarship is given in memory of Chuck Harcourt, a founding member of RYSI, Basking Ridge Resident and loving husband and father who died in 2014.

Ridge Youth Sports, Inc. (RYSI) is a community based, child-focused organization, which provides instructional and competitive programs for the benefit and enjoyment of the children that participate. The program focuses on life and athletic skill development, personal growth and fun. The goal of this organization is to instill life-long enjoyment and understanding of sports.

The foundation of Ridge Youth Sports is based on the seven principles of Fair Play.

1.  Make it Fun

2.  Limit Standing Around

3.  Everyone Plays

4.  Teach Every Position to Every Participant

5.  Emphasize the Fundamentals

6.  Incorporate a Progression of Skill Development for Every Participant

Scholarship Requirements:

·        One male and one female Ridge High School Senior will be selected.

·        Applicant must have participated in at least one Ridge Youth Sports, Inc. program between grades K-8.

·        Applicant must have a GPA of 3.00 or higher.

·        Applicant must have committed to either a college or trade school.

·        Applicant must provide a one page letter of how they represent the ideals of Ridge Youth Sports in every-day life, how they support our community and how they demonstrate character and leadership.

·        Applicant may provide two letters of recommendation.

·        Applicant may submit application, personal letter and letters of recommendation via email to: [email protected] or send to:

Ridge Youth Sports, Inc.

65 S. Maple Avenue, 2nd Floor

Basking Ridge, NJ 07920