The Jackson Diamonds Fastpitch Softball organization will be holding tryouts for their 12U, 14U and 16U squads on Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bartley Road Softball Complex in Jackson Township. Jackson Diamonds emphasizes player development and team building in a competitive and fun environment. They are looking for goal-oriented, dedicated players. Winter workouts include sessions with college coaches and players, and professional trainers. They play a full schedule of tournaments including national qualifiers. For more information please contact teaminfo@jackson-softball.org, visit www.jackson-softball.org or call (732) 928-7372.

Pinelanders Youth Soccer Club, Howell, is accepting registrations for the fall 2006 season. This is a recreational program: all games are played at the club's fields on Adelphia-Farmingdale Road (Route 524), Howell, next to the Memorial Middle School. Registration is open to boys and girls who will be age 4-18 on Oct. 1; birth certificates are required at registration. Girls 5-18 can choose all-girl or co-ed soccer. The fee is $40 per player, $80 maximum per family. There are no residency requirements. To register or for more information, visit www.pinelanders.com or call Jim Treadwell on (732) 919-2111.

A U12 girls Twin County soccer team playing in MOSA (age division - Aug. 1,1994, to July 31, 1995) will be holding tryouts. The team has a professional trainer, participates in three tournaments a year, and attends indoor winter camps and summer camps. Committed players, call Coach Dave at (732) 433-4161 or e-mail Coach Tom at tfbell@aol.com.

Alumni Softball League is accepting team registration for the fall 2006 season. Deadline for teams to register is Aug. 27. The league will be training umpires for the upcoming season. Due to the growth of the league, umpires are needed. Anyone who is interested in becoming an umpire, or teams looking to register, should contact Stuart at (732) 513-4836.

For more information on the Alumni Softball League, log on to www.leaguelineup.com/alumni or e-mail ump1019@aol.com or alumnitsoftball@aol.com.