The Manalapan Magic 12U travel baseball team is looking for committed and talented players for the 2011 season. The team will play in the USABL Fall League and local tournaments, including Jack Cust Diamond Nation. The team will also be playing in the Cooperstown Dreams Park tournament this summer. Player positions to be filled include pitcher and outfielder. Players whose birthdays fall between May 1, 1998, and Aug. 30, 1999, are eligible to play competitive baseball with the Magic. A winter training program is now in progress. Tryouts will be held by appointment. Details: Contact Jerry Nocco at [email protected].
Charlotte Haaf of Colts Neck won the USA Gymnastics Level 6 State All-Around title with a score of 37.35. Haffe placed first on uneven bars (9.20) and first on balance beam with a personal best score of 9.70. The state meet was held in Williamstown on Jan. 23. Haff competes for Devlin Gymnastics, Wall Township.
The Central Jersey Umpires Association seeks men and women who are certified umpires or interested in becoming certified umpires for baseball and softball. Prior knowledge of the game is necessary. Classes will be held in the cafeteria at Matawan Regional High School, 450 Atlantic Ave., Aberdeen, at 7 p.m. Wednesday nights beginning Feb. 16. Details: Bruce Tucker, 732-264-7131.
Central Jersey Travel Baseball League is taking registration from teams interested in playing in the 2011 spring season, beginning March 27 and concluding with the championship on June 19. Games are usually scheduled for Sundays. Divisions are divided by strength and geographical location, with divisions for select teams, town all-star teams and town B teams. For more information, go to www.eteamz.com/cjb or email [email protected].
Adult baseball players and teams are wanted for the Amateur Baseball Association of New Jersey, a recreational baseball league. Multiple wood bat and metal bat leagues of all skill levels (age 18 and over) will be offered. Fees include strong customer service, flexible master scheduling, a large player pool, seven dozen Wilson baseballs, field insurance, accidental medical insurance, AllStarTeamStats.com/aba for stats and schedules, equipment discounts, an all-star game, and jackets for league winners. Details: http://www.All- StarTeamStats.com/aba, email [email protected], or call Jason at 201-873-3349.