Sports Shorts

A Basketball Free Throw Contest, sponsored by the St. Augustine Council Knights of Columbus, will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 8 in the St.Augustine School gymnasium, 45 Henderson Road, Kendall Park. The contest is open to both boys and girls, ages 10-14. Winners may advance to a district competition with the potential to continue even further onto regional and state contests. There is no cost to participate. Prizes will be awarded. Proof of age is required prior to advancing to the district competition. Details: 215-205-3680 or 732-887-8355.

Sky Blue FC will open its 2010 campaign against the Chicago Red Stars at Yurcak Field on Sunday, April 11. Individual ticket sales are now available for the opener. Additionally, Sky Blue FC currently has a special holiday season ticket package starting as low as $99, as well as four and 10- game flex packages. For a limited time, fans can add $25 to the purchase of any season ticket or flex package to receive a Sky Blue FC car magnet and choice of two specialty items, including a championship scarf, T-shirt or hat. Anyone interested in purchasing tickets can call the team directly at 1- 888-SBFC-TIX.

The Blue Jays Baseball Club will hold its seventh annual exhibition series near Cooperstown for high school varsity players in the spring of 2010. Summer tournaments will also be held for U13, U14, U15, U16 and U18 teams. Night games are possible. For details, call Harvey Sandig at 631-650-5759 or email cooperstown314@ aol.com/.