A U14 boys’ travel soccer team has positions open for eighth-graders looking to become competitive players before high school. For more information, call Coach Jim at (732) 870-9547.
The Jersey Chapter of the American Red Cross is pleased to host the Fifth Annual JCP&L Co.-Commerce Bank Rock ’n Ride Bike Tour on Sept. 8. Riders can cruise a 10-mile course (beginning at 9:30 a.m.) or peddle the 40-mile track (beginning at 9 a.m.) stretching the length of Long Beach Island. Prizes will be awarded to the bikers who collect the most pledges. The registration fee is $10 for adults and $5 for children age 12 and under. The first 75 riders to register, pay their registration fee and attend that day will receive a helmet. All proceeds will benefit the Red Cross in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. To register, call Jaqueline at 1-888-853-6550, ext. 225., or check out the Web site www.jerseycoast-redcross.org.
The American Heart Association’s 11th annual American Heart Walk will be held at Thompson Park in the Lincroft section of Middletown Sept. 29. There will be a total of 13 walk sites throughout the state. Currently the American Heart Association is seeking volunteers to help organize and facilitate the walk. Volunteers are needed to help with walksite set-up and take-down, check-in/registration support, performers and entertainers, community health fair participants, photography volunteers, and volunteers to help distribute food beverages and other items. To volunteer or for more information about the walk, call (732) 821-2610.
The Middletown Youth Athletic Association Little League, also known as Middletown Little League, is having its inaugural fall baseball and softball season. On-line registration is available at http://www.myteam.com/go/middletownllpa. The league is open to players who are residents of Middletown Township, ages 8-16. The season will run from Sept. 13 to Oct. 27, and the fee is $50 per player. Telephone number is (732) 747-2410 or visit www.myteam.com/go/middletownllpa. Fall registration form with instructions can be downloaded from documents on the Web site, as well.
The N.J. Chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is looking for walkers for CCFA’s 10th annual 5K Pace Setter Walk Sept. 15 on the Belmar Boardwalk. Walk registration starts at 9 a.m., and walk starts 10 a.m. Walk proceeds will go to CCFA’s research, education and support programs. Free CCFA T-shirt for walkers bringing $50 or more in sponsor donations to the walk. Call CCFA at (732) 786-9960 for more information.
The Matawan-Aberdeen Recreation Volleyball League coordinates two coed community leagues which play at the Matawan Ave Middle School in Cliffwood, Tuesday evenings (6-10 p.m.). Tryouts will be held 6:30-9 p.m. at the school gym Sept. 10 for the B1 (intermediate/advanced) league and again Sept. 11 for the B2 (novice/intermediate) league. Space is limited.
Visit the Web site for information about the leagues, tryouts, and to register at http://www.njvb.com/clubs/hovb/. For any questions, contact Michael Mills (Email: mmills79@hotmail.com) or Joe Arias (732) 817-5004; e-mail josepharias@avaya.com.
The Monmouth Women’s Basket-ball League summer/fall season begins this month and will end Dec. 15, including playoffs. Sign up as team or individual (maximum 10 players per team). Games are Sunday nights at St. Leo’s gym in Lincroft. Any interested women over 18 should call: (732) 213-8216 or e-mail mwsL02@aol.com.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Monmouth County (BBBS) will hold its 13th annual Golf Classic Sept. 26 at Spring Lake Golf Club. BBBS matches at-risk children with adult volunteers who act as friends, confidants and mentors. The cost for the event in $300 per individual golfer ($1,650 for a corporate foursome), and includes a full day of golf and club service. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. with golfer goodie bags. A cocktail hour, with hors d’oeuvres, dinner, prizes and awards will follow the event. The format is Modified Calloway Scramble. For more information, call (732) 544-2224 or register online at www.bbbs.org.
The following programs are being offered at GoodSports in Aberdeen: a youth roller hockey fall league, starting Sept. 7 and 8 for ages 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 19 and under. Register until Sept. 4.
Summer soccer camp at Hazlet Soccer Complex will be held Aug. 12 to 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For more information about any of the programs, call (732) 290-0003.
The Battle of Monmouth Revolution, an U13 girls travel soccer team, is looking for dedicated players born between Aug. 1, 1989 and July 31, 1990 to add to their fall roster. There is no residency requirement. The team practices at Route 537 and Wemrock Road.
For further information, call Gerry at (732) 446-2985.
The Jersey Ravens, a 13U baseball team, is looking for dedicated players who will not turn 14 years old prior to Aug. 1, 2002. For tryout information, call Gary Farr at (732) 866-8863. The team trains year round and plays 60-70 games per season.
GoodSports, Aberdeen, is offering Recreational Roller Hockey for ages 5-8 starting Sept. 6 and for ages 9-12 starting Sept. 7. Cost is $130 per player and includes jersey. The season is 10 games. Call (732) 290-0003 to register.
GoodSports is also offering Youth Roller Hockey Teams, with divisions of U-8, U-10, U-12, U-14 U-16 and U-19, starting Sept. 7 and 8. Teams will play a 10-game season. There will be a minimum of 10 players per team. Call (732) 290-0003 for additional information.