Salt Lake Tribune
Weekly Ad Specials
Recreation roundup
This is an archived article that was published on sltrib.com in 2008, and information in the article may be outdated. It is provided only for personal research purposes and may not be reprinted.

Editor's note: These events are compiled from many sources and may change. Check with organizers when possible.

BASKETBALL

Dimple Dell Fitness and Recreation Center, 10670 S. 1000 East, Sandy, is registering for Lights Out, an ongoing monthly basketball shooting competition for ages 16 and older. Competitions are the second Friday of every month starting at 6:30 p.m. at the center. The cost is $4 per month or $18 for the rest of the year. Contact Lyndsey at 801-495-1480 ext. 7.

Clearfield City is registering for adult fall basketball. Games begin the week of Sept. 8 and will be played at 825 S. State St., Salt Lake City. The cost is $365 per team. Call 801-525-2790 for more information.

Reggie Wright Jewkes is holding a "Train For Game" basketball clinic for ages 11 to 15 at the Taylorsville Recreation Center. The clinic will run today and Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. The fee is $50 per. Call Reggie at 801-433-7753 or visit www.playersonlybasketball.com to register.

Registration has begun for a girls' high school basketball league. The program is for 9th to 12th graders and teams will play a minimum of 10 games on Mondays and Wednesdays. The cost is $350 and registration ends on Aug. 27. Call 801-264-2614 for more information.

Registration is beginning for a fall top-flite competitive basketball league. Teams will get seven games minimum and are open to 6th, 7th and 8th graders. The cost is $300 per team and registration closes on Aug. 27. Call Murray Parks and Recreation at 801-264-2614 for more information.

BIKING

Wasatch Mountain Club

The club offers weekly events. Visit www.wasatchmountainclub.org for more information.

Aug. 19 - Evening mountain bike, Park City area. Contact Vince at 435-649-6805 or vincedesimone@yahoo.com.

Bikes for Kids Utah is holding its annual Red vs. Blue Time Trial, which includes the cycling clubs, alumni and fans of the University of Utah and Brigham Young University, to raise awareness for Bikes for Kids Utah. The three-mile time trial up Traverse Ridge will take place on Sept. 20 at 9 a.m. and the fee is $25. Visit www.bikesforkidsutah.org or call 801-523-3730 for more information.

BOATING

Utah State Parks

Current conditions as of Monday: Bear Lake: launch ramp open, 71 degrees; Deer Creek: open, 68 degrees (50 percent full); East Canyon: open, 68 degrees (85 percent full); Wide Hollow at Escalante: open, 68 degrees (low); Great Salt Lake Marina: open, 80 degrees; Gunlock: open, 80 degrees; Huntington: open, 71 degrees (full); Hyrum: open, 78 degrees (full); Jordanelle: open, 71 degrees (99 percent full); Millsite: open, 69 degrees (full); Otter Creek: open, 65 degrees (49 percent full); Palisade: open, 55 degrees (full); Piute: open, 65 degrees (46 percent full); Quail Creek: open, 80 degrees; Red Fleet: open, 72 degrees (95 percent full); Rockport: open, 74 degrees (full); Sand Hollow: open, 84 degrees; Scofield: open, 65 degrees; Starvation: open, 71 degrees (97 percent full); Steinaker: open, 72 degrees (90 percent full); Utah Lake: open, 78 degrees; Willard Bay: closed, 80 degrees (45 percent full); Yuba: open, 78 degrees; Strawberry: open, 66 degrees; Flaming Gorge: open, 65 degrees.

Wasatch Mountain Club

The club offers weekly events. Visit www.wasatchmountainclub .org for more information.

Aug. 20 - Canoe, Jordan River flatwater paddle. Contact Margie at 801-712-7890 or gendler801@aol.com.

CAMPING

Wasatch Mountain Club

The club offers weekly events. Visit www.wasatchmountainclub.org for more information.

Aug. 15-16 - Family car camping trip to Monte Cristo. Call Randy at 801-733-9367.

CLIMBING

Wasatch Mountain Club

The club offers weekly events. Visit www.wasatchmountainclub.org for more information.

Today - Climb, Gate Buttress. Contact Peter at 801-733-0313 or wmc-alpinist@hotmail.com.

Aug. 21 - Evening climb, Storm Mountain. Contact Angie at 801-281-3160.

FITNESS

Salt Lake City Sports Complex

The complex is holding an exercise boot camp at Sunnyside Park. The five-week program runs through Aug. 22, with classes from 6 to 7 a.m., 7:05 to 8:05 a.m. and 8:10 to 9:10 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The cost is $150 for five weeks and 20 classes. Pre-register at the SLC Sports Complex front desk or pay at the first class. Contact Eric at 801-809-6665 for more information.

Article Tools

 
Affiliates and Partners