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The Central New Jersey chapter of the New Jersey Football Officials Association is seeking candidates who are interested in becoming certified high school officials in New Jersey.

Candidates must be 18 years old and residents of New Jersey. Classes will be held at Piscataway High School beginning the first Thursday after Labor Day.

Cadets must be able to work Monday sub-varsity games and Friday freshman games and will also work as part of chain crews at varsity games on Friday nights and at Saturday-afternoon games. Deadline for entry is March 11.

Cadets who are interested can write to Red Losiewicz at 82 Janice Drive, Spotswood 08884, or call (732) 251-0369.

The Central Jersey Hawks U10 basketball team is looking for serious, dedicated players and will be holding tryouts in January. E-mail houseofhoops@aol.com or call (732) 886-5676 with any questions.

The Aberdeen/Matawan Soccer Association is hosting the USSF Entry Level Referee Class in Aberdeen Feb. 8-10. The class is open to anyone from age 11 to adult seeking to get a license to referee games for the spring season or looking to better understand the rules of the game. Contact Brian at (732) 583-1524 or e-mail botoole@att.com for more information.

The New Jersey Explosion, a 12U AAU 50-70 league baseball team, is looking for three experienced players for spring doubleheaders and a trip to Cooperstown, N.Y., in July.

For additional information, call (732) 580-8950.