The mission of the Northern Valley Youth Lacrosse Association  is to provide the kindergarten through eighth-grade boys & girls of Norwood, Harrington Park, Northvale, Demarest, Closter, Haworth and Old Tappan (children from the Northern Valley) with an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Lacrosse, the importance of self-discipline, good sportsmanship, leadership and the cooperation demanded by a team sport.