Sports Shorts

Sports Shorts

Registration for the Merrill Park baseball season will be held at Avenel Middle School cafeteria on Jan. 17 from 10 a.m.-noon. The league is for boys and girls ages 5-15, and the season runs from April through June. The cut-off date is 7/31. The costs are $60 one sport, and $100 both sports, with discounts for multiple players. There is a$20 family workbond (refundable at season’s end). Please bring a copy of the player’s birth certificate to registration. Payment by check or money order only (no cash). For further information call Tom Karlin, League Director at (732) 494-4969 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Baseball and softball winter camps will be held at the Baseball Warehouse Instructional Academy in Highland Park. Baseball Camp will be Dec. 29, 30 and 31, and will have two sessions: pitching (9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.) and hitting (12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.). Softball Camp will be Dec. 27 and 28 with pitching (9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.) and hitting (12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.) Both camps are for players age 7-13, and each session is limited to 30 players. More information is available on the Web site at www.baseballwarehouse.20m.com or call (732) 249-8884.

ISA of New Jersey is looking for umpires for its 2004 softball programs. Its Central Jersey clinic begins in January. ASA, NSA, and Federation umpires are welcome. Experience not necessary. For more information call (732) 906-8263.

TNT Fastpitch Softball 14U program, located in central New Jersey, is looking for three passionate and devoted players to play in tournaments across the country in 2004. Personal tryouts are now available. All positions are open. Starting positions will be based upon performance and work ethic. Contact coach John at (732) 390-2347 or (908) 413-6146.