Ice Hockey is a popular and growing sport in New Jersey. One-hundred sixty one high schools currently field varsity teams, with new teams being formed almost every year. Teams are divided into the following leagues: New Jersey Ice Hockey League, Union County Ice Hockey League, Skyland Conference, Morris County Secondary School Ice Hockey League, Colonial Valley Conference, Shore Conference, and Independents. Most of these leagues are divided into divisions. A State Championship Tournament is held at the end of the season by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association.