Sports Shorts

The West Jersey Witches 12U travel softball team is looking for one more player. Private tryouts can be arranged by contacting Dawn Dimon at [email protected] or (609) 351-8824.

Registration for the Jackson Soccer Club’s upcoming season will be held at the Jackson Township Municipal Building Main Meeting Room on Dec. 3 from 6-9 p.m., Dec, 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (sharp) and Dec. 10 from 6-8 p.m.

Fees are $35 for the Peanuts Division (3 and 4 years old — must be 3 by March 1, 2005); and $55 for the Intramural Division (5-16 years old — must be 5 by March 1, 2005). Payment by check or money order required (payable to Jackson Soccer Club). Family maximum, not including Peanuts, is $150. All new players must present a birth certificate at the time of registration.

In addition to the registration fee, a separate check in the amount of $25 (per family) is required at registration to be posted as a work bond. The check will be returned upon completion of two hours of work on behalf of the soccer club by a parent or a person over the age of 18. Families will be given the option to waive the work requirement and designate the $25 as a donation to the soccer club for the development of the new soccer complex. For more information, please visit the Web site, www.jacksonsoccer.com.

Howell’s Cristol Wagner is member of The College of New Jersey women’s swimming and diving team. The junior competed in the freestyle and butterfly events for the Lions. She is a graduate of Freehold Township High School.

Last year, the Lions were 6-4 in dual meets and won the MET championship. At the 2004 national championships the Lions were 26th. Wagner is one of 18 letter-winners returning to the MET champs.

CNJ’s first dual meet of the season is Nov. 27 at Montclair State University starting at 6 p.m.