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

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BASEBALL

Salt Lake County Dept. of Recreation

The All-Star Baseball Academy and Salt Lake County are conducting the fifth annual Winter Baseball Camp, Dec. 26 and 27 at the Taylorsville Recreation Center. Camp is for ages 6 through high school. Register by calling 801-641-4651 or 801-965-1732.

BASKETBALL

Clearfield

Registration has begun for a Jr. Jazz wheelchair league for fourth-graders and up. Games will be held on Saturday afternoons starting in January. Registration is $36 and will continue through Dec. 21. Call 801-525-2790 or register in person at the Community Services Department, 55 S. State, Clearfield.

Registration for Jr. Jazz is beginning in Clearfield. First and second grade will be instructional coed leagues. Girls' and boys' teams are available for third through 12th grade. Girls' grades 5-9 and boys' grades 6-8 are draft leagues. Cost is $36 for Clearfield residents and $46 for others. Practice starts in December and games begin in January. Register by phone at 801-525-2790 or online at http://www.reconline.org.

Registration begins Wednesday for Monday-Thursday night men's leagues. Eight teams are allowed per league and will play a round-robin schedule. Seven games are guaranteed, followed by a double-elimination tournament. Games will begin Dec. 4. The cost per team is $340. Register by phone at 801-525-2790 or online at http://www.reconline.com.

Copperview Recreation Center

Registration has started for the Senior League Jr. Jazz program. The league is for girls and boys in ninth through 12th grades. The cost is $55 for eight games. Call Sandy at 801-561-0075 for more information.

The Copperview Recreation Center is registering for boys and girls kindergarten through eighth grade Jr. Jazz. The cost is $55 for eight games. Call Katie at 801-561-0075 for more information.

Copperview Recreation Center is registering for five-on-five men's basketball. The cost is $425 per team for 14 guaranteed games. Call Taufik at 801-561-0075 for more information.

Murray Parks and Recreation

The Snowman 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament takes places November 17 and 18 at the Park Center, for boys and girls grades 3-8. The cost is $15 per player. Call 801-264-2614 for more information.

Pre-formed teams are invited to join Murray Park's Top Flite Basketball Leagues. Boys grades 5-8 and girls grades 7-8 will play weeknights starting Jan. 8. Cost is $300 per team with seven guaranteed games. Call 801-264-2614 to reserve a spot.

BIATHLON

Utah Biathlon Club

A summer biathlon clinic and race will take place on Saturday. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with clinics at 8:45 a.m. and 9:45 a.m., followed by a race at 11 a.m. Loaner equipment is available. Register and find more information at http://www.utahbiathlong.org.

BOATING

Utah State Parks conditions as of Tuesday: Bear Lake -- ramps open, water temperature 45; Deer Creek -- open, 55; East Canyon -- open, 56; Great Salt Lake Marina -- open, 53; Gunlock -- open, 54; Huntington -- closed, 47; Hyrum -- open, 52; Jordanelle -- open, 55; Millsite -- open, 47; Otter Creek -- open, 58; Palisade -- open, 55; Piute -- open, 60; Quail Creek -- open, 56; Red Fleet --open, 53; Rockport -- open, 55; Sand Hollow -- open, 62; Scofield --open, 53; Starvation -- open, 55; Steinaker -- open, 53; Utah Lake -- open, 56; Wide Hollow -- closed, 55; Willard Bay -- open, 53; Yuba -- open, 55; Other waters: Strawberry -- open, degrees 50; Flaming Gorge -- open, 50.

BIKING

Bonneville Bicycle & Touring Club

The Bonneville Bicycle & Tandem Club has weekly events. Visit http://www.bbtc.net for more information.

Friday -- South Valley Variant. Meet behind fire station on 10400 South and 4000 West. Contact Erick at 801-573-9970 or ericu3462@msn.com.

Saturday -- ULTRA Inter-Urban. Meet at Liberty Park, 900 South and 700 East, Salt Lake City. Contact Timothy at 801-598-0294 or shea_16000@msn.com.

Sunday -- Saratoga. Meet at West Jordan Senior Citizen Center, 8025 S. 2200 West. Call Rick at 801-486-0909.

Wednesday -- Emigration Canyon. Meet at Sugarhouse Park, 1500 E. 2100 South, at the south entrance near the traffic light. Call Jeff at 801-412-9943.

HIKING

Wasatch Mountain Club

The Wasatch Mountain Club offers weekly events. Visit http://www.wasatchmountain club.org for more information.

Today -- Day hike, the Cottonwoods. Call Norm at 801-266-3703.

Saturday -- Snowshoe, the Cottonwoods. Call Mike at 801-328-4215.

Saturday -- Hike, the Cottonwoods. Call Liz at 801-486-0909.

Sunday -- Day hike, West Desert. Call Donn at 801-706-0815 or donn@xmission.com.

Sunday -- Snowshoe/hike, Wasatch Front. Call Tony at 801-272-8927.

Sunday -- Snowshoe, Brighton. Call Carrie at 801-519-9257.

HOCKEY

Salt Lake City Sports Complex

Learn to play hockey at the Salt Lake City Sports Complex, 645 Guardsman Way. Classes are for ages 3 and up. Call 801-583-9713 or visit http://www.sportscomplex.slco.org.

HORSESHOEING

N. Utah Horseshoe Pitchers Association

New pitchers are welcome to become members of the Northern Utah Horseshoe Pitchers Association. Contact Blaine at 801-547-1812. Tournaments are on weekends throughout the year.

ICE SKATING

Learn to ice skate at the Salt Lake City Sports Complex, 645 Guardsman Way. Classes are for ages 3 and up. The cost is $45 for a six-week session. Call 801-583-9713 or visit http://www.sportscomplex.slco.org.

RUNNING

Wednesday -- The Salt Lake City Track Club holds weekly fun runs. The run starts at Tanner Park, 2700 South and 2700 East. Runs are open to members and their guests and non-members are always welcome. Contact Benny or Becky at 435-940-1152 for more information.

SKI/SNOWBOARD

Copperview Recreation Center

Registration has started for the ski/snowboard program. Lessons will be after school at the Snowbird Ski Resort. The cost is $195 for six lessons. Call Sandy at 801-561-0075 for more information.

SOFTBALL

The 14-and-Under Accelerated Softball Team is looking for players for the spring season. Pitchers, catchers and fielders are invited to try out in November. For dates and times, call Joe at 801-897-5626.

YOUTH SPORTS

Salt Lake City Sports Complex

The Spence Eccles Field House is accepting registrations for T-ball, coach pitch, soccer, youth flag football and youth lacrosse. Register at http://www.sportscomplex.slco.org or at the Salt Lake City Sports Complex, 645 S. Guardsman Way, Salt Lake City. Call 801-583-9713.

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