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This is an archived article that was published on sltrib.com in 2006, and information in the article may be outdated.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 event organizers when possible.

To publish an item in the Recreation Roundup, mail it to The Salt Lake Tribune Outdoors desk, 90 S. 400 West, Suite 700, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, or e-mail it to outdoors@sltrib.com. Attachments will not be opened. Because of space limitations, beyond recent results, we often only can run notices on events within the coming week. All listings must include a telephone contact number and an event date. The deadline is noon Tuesday.

BIKING

Wasatch Mountain Club

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

Today - Mountain bike, Jeremy Ranch 24x7 Trail with Bob's Basin Freeride Style Trails. Dana, 801-836-9093, dana morgan@moduslink.com.

Today - Road bike, Liberty Loop Night Ride. Contact Robert at 801-355-9617 or r46turner@uofu.net.

Friday - Road bike, the Seven Hills of Park City. Contact Cheryl at 435-649-9008 or

csoshnik@yahoo.com.

Saturday through Sunday - Road bike, Bear Lake Annual Century. Contact Bob at 801-274-0756 or bobanddenna@msn.com.

Tuesday - Mountain bike, Park City. Vince, 435-649-6805 or vincedesimone@yahoo.com.

Wednesday - Road bike, Liberty Loop. Contact Robert at 801-355-9617 or r46turner@uofu.net.

Wednesday - Evening road bike, Park City area. Contact Cheryl at 435-649-9008 or csoshnik@yahoo.com.

July 13 - Road bike, Liberty Loop Night Ride. Robert, 801-355-9617 or r46turner@uofu.net.

Bonneville Bicycle & Tandem Club

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

Today - Loop de loop ride, begins south, then turns north into the Harvard/Yale area and returns with an inner loop through Sugar House Park. Meet at Roosevelt School, 3225 S. 800 East, Millcreek. Contact Jeffery at 801-412 -9943.

Today - West Side Spin through the southwest end of the valley. Meet in the south parking lot on the corner of 10200 S. 4000 West in South Jordan. Contact Greg at 801-712-5433 or gmcmurdie@hotmail.com.

Today - Thursday Night Bike and Brew. Climb up Bengal Boulevard to Wasatch, over the Evergreen and back. Meet at Canyon Sports, 1844 E. Fort Union Boulevard (7200 South), Cottonwood Heights. Contact Doug at 801-815-3858 or slccycler@netzero.com.

Today - Beer Widow's Ride. Sugar House Park to Tuscany and back. Meet at Sugar House Park, 2100 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City. Contact Tonya, 801-910-5979 or tonya2speck@aol.com.

Today - Liberty Night Ride. A loop through the Avenues and the University of Utah, returning by 10 p.m. Headlights and taillights required. Meet at the north end of Liberty Park, 600 E. 900 South, Salt Lake City. Contact Robert at 801-355-9617 or r46turner@uofu.net.

Friday - Early Morning Wake Up through Liberty Park. Meet at Roosevelt School, 3225 S. 800 East, Millcreek. Contact Robin at 801-412-9943.

Friday - Back Side Friday, the Seven Hills of Park City. Meet at The Park City Mountain Resort in the north lot. Contact Cheryl at 435-649-9008 or csoshnik@yahoo.com.

Friday - Friday Morning Spin through West Jordan, Bluffdale and Riverton. Meet at the Gene Fullmer Fitness Center in the south parking lot, 8015 S. 2200 West, West Jordan. Contact Richard at 801-969-2043 or fisher@aros.net.

Friday - Friday Morning Spin +20. Meet at Gene Fullmer Fitness Center, 8015 S. 2200 West, West Jordan. Contact Greg at 801-712-5433 or gmcmurdie@hotmail.com.

Friday - Round Valley Loop, trail northeast of Park City. Meet at the corner of Kearns and Bonanza in Park City. Contact Rob at 801-288-1330 or roadcaptain@bbtc.net.

Friday - T.G.I.F. Ride out to the marina. Meet at 2200 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City. Contact John at 801-220-0677 or mccoolthecyclist@yahoo.com.

Saturday - Upper Millcreek, Wasatch Crest Loop. Meet at the parking lot at the top of Millcreek Canyon. Contact Jason at 801-281-1690.

Saturday - Jordan Parkway Ride, Lehi. Meet at the Jordan Parkway trailhead in Lehi. Contact Shelly at 801-755-0906 or sjenson@kimballinc.com.

Saturday - The Four "R's," Real Romantic Road Ride around West Jordan, Bluffdale and Riverton with a tailgate party to follow. Meet at the Gene Fullmer Fitness Center, 8015 S. 2200 West, West Jordan. Contact Fred at 801-913-5900 or redhead@digis.net.

Sunday - Mt. Nebo, Super Series. Ride to Goshen and east into Santaquin. Meet at Nephi Park, 500 N. Main St. Contact Doug at 801-815-3858 or slccycler@netzero.com.

Sunday - Trappers loop to Snowbasin. Meet at the Sinclair convenience store, 150 W. Old Highway Road in Mountain Green. Contact Eric at 801-920-0364 or kratka@xmission.com.

Sunday - Sundance Mountain Biking. Full-day lift pass is $18, a half-day pass is $14. Visit http://www.sundanceresort.com/bike.htm. Contact Teresa at 801-520-9460 or tjbosh@yahoo.com.

Monday - Early Morning Wake Up through Liberty Park. Meet at Roosevelt School, 3225 S. 800 East, Millcreek. Contact Robin at 801-412-9943.

Monday - West Side Spin through the southwest end of the valley. Meet in the south parking lot on the corner of 10200 S. 4000 West in South Jordan. Contact Greg at 801-712-5433 or gmcmurdie@hotmail.com.

Monday - Beginner and Recovery, bike tips and skills. Meet at Sugar House Park, 2100 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City. Contact Mary Margaret at 801-641-4120 or bicycleutah@msn.com.

Monday - Monday Mountain Madness. An evening ride in Morgan Valley, Trapper's Loop to Snowbasin. Meet at the Sinclair convenience store, 150 W. Old Highway Road in Mountain Green. Contact John at 801-814-2648 or jplecain@comcast.net.

Monday - Jordan Parkway Ride. Meet at the Jordan River Parkway off Winchester, 6400 S. 1100 West, Murray. Contact Shelly at 801-755-0906 or sjenson@kimballinc.com.

Tuesday - Mountain Green to Big Mountain Summit. Meet at the the Sinclair convenience store, 150 W. Old Highway Road in Mountain Green. Contact Tom at 801-737-3241 or lech2zurs@msn.com.

Tuesday - Emigration Ride. From Sugar House Park up Emigration Canyon to the Little Mountain Summit. Meet at Sugar House Park, 2100 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City. Contact Penny at 801-486-8140 or penperk@networld.com.

Tuesday - Rails Trails Moonlight Ride Full Moon Tonight. Lights required. Meet at the corner of Kearns and Bonanza in Park City. Contact Mary Margaret at 801-641-4120 or bicycleutah@msn.com.

Wednesday - Early Morning Wake Up through Liberty Park. Meet at Roosevelt School, 3225 S. 800 East, Millcreek. Contact Robin at 801-412-9943.

Wednesday - Liberty Loop. Meet at the south end of Liberty Park, 600 E. 1300 South, Salt Lake City. Contact Robert at 801-355-9617 or r46turner@uofu.net.

Wednesday - Emigration Canyon to Little Mountain. Meet at Sugar House Park, 2100 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake Cityx. Contact Jeffery at 801-412-9943.

Wednesday - Escape the heat in Millcreek Canyon. Meet at the parking lot on Wasatch Boulevard at about 3700 South. Contact Malcolm at 801-680-2303 or archit@pobox.com.

Wednesday - Back Side Wednesday Evening, Snyderville Basin. Meet at the Snyderville Basin Recreation Center Field House. Contact Cheryl, 435-649-9008 or csoshnik@yahoo.com.

July 13 - Loop de loop ride, begins south, then turns north into the Harvard/Yale neighborhood and returns with an inner loop through Sugar House Park. Meet at Roosevelt School, 3225 S. 800 East, Millcreek. Contact Jeffery at 801-412-9943.

July 13 - Thursday Night Bike and Brew. Climb up Bengal Boulevard to Wasatch, over the Evergreen and back. Meet at Canyon Sports, 1844 E. Fort Union Blvd. (7200 South), Cottonwood Heights. Contact Doug at 801-815-3858 or slccycler@netzero.com.

July 13 - Jordan Parkway Ride. Meet at Riverfront Park, from I-15 go west on 10600 South until Milligan's, turn onto Riverfront and go one mile to the parking lot by the fish ponds. Contact Shelly at 801-755-0906 or sjenson@kimballinc.com.

July 13 - Liberty Loop Night Ride, returning by 10 p.m. Headlights and taillights required. Meet at the north end of Liberty Park, 600 E. 900 South, Salt Lake City. Contact Robert at 801-355-9617 or r46turner@uofu.net.

BOATING

Wasatch Mountain Club

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

Friday through Sunday - Alpine Canyon. Contact Lori at arivergoddess@yahoo.com.

CLIMBING

Wasatch Mountain Club

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

Today - The Sail. Contact Peter at 801-733-0313.

Saturday through Sunday - Lone Peak. Contact Louis at 801-884-3905 or arevalolouis@yahoo.com.

July 13 - Penitentiary Wall. Contact Stefani at 801-595-8293.

FISHING

Utah Bass Federation

The Utah Bass Federation holds fishing tournaments across the state throughout the year. Visit http://www.utahbassfederation.org/ or contact tournament director Paul Reutlinger at 801-569-0146 for more information.

Saturday - Youth qualifying tournament at Pineview Reservoir.

August 5 - Buddy/team tournament at Lucerne Marina at Flaming Gorge.

Aug. 19-20 - State team qualifier at Lucerne Marina at Flaming Gorge.

FOOTBALL

Wasatch Front Football League

The Wasatch Front Football League begins in Clearfield on July 31. Registration begins Monday and continues through July 21. Clearfield residents ages 7 (must weigh at least 40 pounds) through age 15 (not entering their sophomore year) are eligible. Registration will take place at the Clearfield Community Services department at 55 S. State St. The cost to register is $75. The season runs through Oct. 28. Call 801-525-2790 for information.

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. Contact Norm at 801-266-3703.

Today - Evening hike, Little Cottonwood Canyon. Contact Mark at 801-261-2567.

Friday - Day hike, Big Cottonwood Canyon. Contact Liz at 801-486-0909.

Saturday - Service day hike, Big Cottonwood Canyon. Contact Patrick at 801-582-1496 or pdefreitas@earthlink.net.

Saturday - Family day hike, Stewarts Falls on Mount Timpanogos. Contact Randy at 801-733-9367.

Sunday - Day hike, Bells Canyon to the waterfall. Contact Carol at 801-485-0877.

Sunday - Day hike, Lake Blanche. Contact Chris at 801-554-3697.

Sunday - Day hike, Monte Cristo. Contact Mohamed at 801-466-9310.

Tuesday - Evening hike, Little Cottonwood Canyon. Contact Kevin at 801-568-3791.

Wednesday - Evening hike, Millcreek Canyon. Contact Jean at 801-633-5225 or

turtles@sco.com.

July 13 - Day hike, The Cottonwoods. Contact Norm at 801-266-3703.

July 13 - Evening hike, Big Cottonwood Canyon. Contact Elliot at 801-969-2846.

HOCKEY

Salt Lake City Sports Complex

Learn to ice skate or play hockey at the Salt Lake City Sports Complex, 645 Guardsman Way. Classes are for ages 3 to adult. Public skating is also available. For information, call 801-583-9713 or visit http://www.sportscomplex.slco.org.

Brighton hockey, a member of Utah High School Hockey, is seeking qualified coaches for varsity and junior varsity positions. Those interested should attend a practice July 17 at 7 p.m. at the County Ice Center. Contact Fred at 801-259-6322 for more information.

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 for more information. Tournaments are almost every weekend throughout the year.

IN-LINE HOCKEY

Park City Ice Arena

The Park City Ice Arena is holding youth in-line hockey clinics. The 30-minute clinic focuses on skating, stopping, stick handling, passing, shooting and positioning. A $60 fee includes 30 minutes of instruction and 45 minutes of scrimmage. The clinics are offered every Tuesday and Thursday, through July 13. Ages 5-11 will be from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Ages 12-17 will go from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Adults coed in-line scrimmage hockey for adults 18 and older is held Wednesday nights from 5:30 to 6:45 through Wednesday. Call 435-615-5700 for more information.

RUNNING

Saturday - Canyon to Canyon half-marathon and 10K starts at 7 a.m. Visit http://www.sports-am.com or call 801-583-6281 for more information.

July 15 - The Bryce Canyon half-marathon and 5K run/walk will be July 15. The half-marathon starts at 6 a.m. at Ruby's Inn on Highway 63, with the 5K starting at 6:30 a.m. at Cannonville City Park. The cost for the half-marathon is $25 until Saturday and $30 after that, and the 5K is $15 by Saturday, then $18 after that. Call 800-444-6689 or visit http://www.brycecanyoncountry.com or http://www.brycecanyonhalfmarathon.com for more information.

July 22 - The Draper Days 5K Fun Run or rollerblade will be at 7 a.m. for runners, and 6:45 for in-line skaters. The race starts at 13800 S. 1220 East and ends at Draper Park. Visit http://www.draperdays.com or call 801-576-6500 for more information.

July 24 - The Speedy Spaniard 10K starts at 6:30 a.m. at 99 N. 300 West in Spanish Fork. Call 801-798-4068 or 801-798-5068 for more information.

SKI JUMPING

Utah Olympic Park

The National Sports Foundation is offering ski jumping camps with the Visa Learn to Fly program at the Utah Olympic Park. Ages 7 to 13 can sign up for camps July 14 to 15, July 28 to 29 and Sept. 8 to 9. The cost is $40. To register contact the National Sports Foundation at 435-645-7660 or nsf@xmission.com.

SOCCER

Utah Olympic Oval

The Utah Olympic Oval is holding soccer camps for kids in July and August. The first camp is July 17 to July 21 and the second is Aug. 7 to Aug. 11. There are 10 spots available per camp for 5- to 8-year-olds and will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon. There are also 10 spots available per camp for 9- to 12-year-olds and will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Visit http://www.olyparks.com or contact Alex at 801-963-7127 or by e-mail at alex.krelo@olyparks.com to register.

SWIMMING

Layton City Surf 'N Swim

Summer lessons are mornings and evenings Monday through Thursday. Parent and child is $30, preschool $30 and level 1-6 is $35. Sessions run through the summer. Call 801-336-3939 or visit http://www.laytoncity.org for information.

TRIATHLON

Saturday - The South Mountain Long and Short Course Triathlons and Duathlon in Draper. The long course consists of an 800-meter swim, 19.1-mile bike ride and a 2.85-mile out and back run. The short course is a 400-meter swim (200-meter for novices), a 12.8-mile bike ride and a 2.85-mile (2-mile for novices) run. There's also a biathlon at 7:10 a.m. Register online for $35 at http://www.utahrunnertriathlete.com or call 801-467-4203.

July 15 - The Deseret Peak Pioneer Days Weekend Triathlon/Duathlon will be at 7 a.m. Go south on exit 99 off I-80 just past the lake (the Tooele exit) on Utah road 36. Turn right 2.7 miles past the I-80 exit on the Stansbury to Grantsville Road. Go west five miles to the Sheep Lane turnoff to Deseret Peak Complex, then go south about six miles where you'll see the Complex on your right. The triathlon consists of a 3-mile run, 9.1-mile bike ride and a 425-yard swim (125 for novices). Pre-register for $30 until one week before race day, and $35 after that. Register online at http://www.utahrunnertriathlete.com.

July 15 - The Robert's Kids Triathlon will consist of a 1/2 -mile run, 2.2-mile bike ride, and a 75-yard swim. Pre-register for $25 until one week before race day, and $30 after that. Register at http://www.utahrunnertriathlete.com or by sending a registration form, from the Web site, and check to Utah Runner Triathlete, P.O. Box 58344, Salt Lake City, 84158. Call 801-467-4203 for more information.

July 22 - The Scofield Triathlon/Duathlon starts at 6:30 a.m. Visit http://www.scofieldtriathlon.com for entry forms, camping details, hotel accommodations, and directions to the race. Send entries to P.O. Box 573633, Murray, UT 84157.

Great Basin Coaching Adult Triathlon Training group and Learn-to-Tri have started and youth programs begin in August. For more information, visit http://www.greatbasincoaching.com or call Jo at 801-566-9727.

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 online 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 or e-mail spenceeccles@slco.org for more information.

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