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This is an archived article that was published on sltrib.com in 2006, and information in the article may be outdated.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

BACKPACKING

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

Today through Tuesday -- Grand Teton National Park Backcountry. Contact Mohamed at 801-466-9310.

Saturday through Monday -- East Humboldt Range. Contact Donn at 801-706-0815 or donn@xmission.com.

BASKETBALL

Reggie Wright Jewkes is holding a basketball clinic for boys and girls ages 8-12 on Aug. 15, 16 and 17 at the Murray Boys and Girls Club. The clinic will run from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and will include lunch each day. For more information or a registration form, call Reggie at 801-860-5908.

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

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

Friday through Monday -- Bike Mountain, Tahoe area. Contact Vince at 435-649-6805 or vincedesimone@yahoo.com.

Sunday -- Bike road, Park City, Kamas, Brown's Canyon. Contact Barb at 801-485-0132 or barbhanson30@hotmail.com.

Tuesday -- Bike mountain, Park City. Contact at 435-649-6805 or vincedesimone@yahoo.com.

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

July 27 -- Bike road, Liberty Loop Night Ride. Contact Robert at 801-355-9617 or r46turner@uofu.net.

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

Today -- West Side Spin through the southwest end of the valley. Meet at the parking lot on the corner of 10200 South and 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 Blvd. (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. Tonya, 801-910-5979 or tonya2speck@aol.com.

Today -- Jordan Parkway Ride. Meet at Gardner Village in the east parking lot, 7800 S. 1000 West, West Jordan. Contact Shelly at 801-755-0906 or sjenson@kimballinc.com.

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

Friday -- Friday Morning Spin through West Jordan, Bluffdale and Riverton.

Meet at the Gene Fullmer Fitness Center in the south parking lot at 8015 S. 2200 West in West Jordan. Contact Richard at 801-969-2043 or fisher@aros.net.

Friday -- T.G.I.F. Ride out to the marina. Meet at 2200 W. North Temple.

Contact John at 801-220-0677 or mccoolthecyclist@yahoo.com.

Saturday -- Pioneer Century, Super Series. From Morgan, past East Canyon to the top of Big Mountain. Meet at the Morgan High School parking lot, 55 N. 200 East in Morgan. Contact Deven at 801-876-2524 or bike250@mstar.net.

Saturday -- Little Mountain, MPT and beyond. Meet at I-80 east up Parley's Canyon, exit 134, left on UT 65 and park along the road near the steel gate. Contact Jason at 801-281-1690.

Sunday -- Park City-Kamas-Brown's Canyon-Mini Me Series. Meet at Park City High School in the south parking lot, 1750 Kearns Blvd. Contact Barbara at 801-485-0132 or barbhanson30@hotmail.com.

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

Sunday -- Trappers Loops 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.

Monday -- "Parade Preview." Meet at Roosevelt School, 3225 S. 800 East. Contact Sandy at 801-487-0540.

Monday -- Bear River City loop-de-loop, 48 to 152 miles. Meet at the Bear River City meeting house, 12 miles west of I-15. Contact Don at 801-641-4020 or bicycleutah@msn.com.

Tuesday -- Wanship Rails to Trailhead -- Chalk Creek. Ride through Hoytsville, Coalville, Upton and to the Utah/Wyoming border and back. Contact Tom at 801-737-3241 or lech2zurs@msn.com.

Tuesday -- Sego Lily climb, plus optional added climb. Start at Draper Park, south up Highland Drive, with an optional climb up to Traverse Ridge and back. Meet at the north end of Draper Park, 1300 E. 12400 South. Contact Craig at 801-910-5623 or jakesaj@msn.com.

Tuesday -- Jordan Parkway Ride. Meet at Riverfront Park. Contact Shelly at 801-755-0906 or sjenson@kimballinc.com.

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

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

July 27 -- Thursday Night Bike and Brew, up Bengal Boulevard to Wasatch, over to Evergreen and back. Meet at Canyon Sports, 1844 E. Fort Union Blvd. (7200 South). Contact Doug at 801-815-3858 or slccycler@netzero.com.

July 27 -- Jordan Parkway Ride. Meet at the Jordan River Parkway off Winchester (6400 S. 1100 West). Contact Shelly at 801-755-0906 or sjenson@kimballinc.com.

July 27 -- Liberty Loop Night Ride, returning by 10 p.m. Meet at the north end of Liberty Park, 600 E. 900 South. Contact Robert at 801-355-9617 or r46turner@uofu.net.

Intermountain Cup Mtn. Bike Racing Series Saturday -- Taming the Tetons, presented by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Jackson, Wyo.

July 29 -- 15th Annual Border Town Challenge, Wendover, Nev.

Aug. 12 -- 13th Annual Wolverine Ridge XC Race presented by Evanston Cycling Club, City of Evanston and All West Communications, Evanston, Wyo.

Monday -- The Utah Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association will hold its first Kaysville Bike Tour to Pedal Away Parkinson's at 8 a.m.

The 10-mile ride begins and ends at Gailey Park, 200 S. 300 West in Kaysville. All proceeds will go to the Utah Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association. To pre-register, visit http://www.utahapda.org/events/kaysville/. For more information, call Deb, 801-942-0509.

Ongoing -- The Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective is be teaching Road I courses. Register online at http://www.slcbikecollective.org or call 801-328-2453.

BOATING Utah State Parks conditions as of July 18: Bear Lake -- ramp open, water temperature 68; Deer Creek -- open, 67; East Canyon -- open, 63; Wide Hollow at Escalante -- open, 72; Great Salt Lake State Park Marina -- open, 74; Gunlock -- open, 75; Huntington -- open, 72; Hyrum Lake -- open, 77; Jordanelle -- Hailstone ramps and Rock Cliff ramp open, 65; Millsite -- open, 65; Otter Creek -- open, 68; Palisade -- open, 70; Piute -- open, 70; Quail Creek -- open, 75; Red Fleet -- open, 72; Rockport -- open, 71; Sand Hollow -- open, 76; Scofield -- open, 60; Starvation -- open, 70; Steinaker -- open, 72; Utah Lake -- open, 73; Willard Bay -- open, 76; Yuba -- open, 74; Strawberry Reservoir -- open, 67; Flaming Gorge -- open, 61.

CAMPING

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

Saturday through Monday -- Car camp, Tetons. Contact Dave at 801-964-8190.

Saturday through Wednesday -- Car camp, Colorado Rockies. Contact Jane at 435-750-0051 or mtspirit50@hotmail.com.

CLIMBING

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

Today-- Green Adjective Gully. Contact Paul at 801-599-7311.

July 27 -- Ferguson Canyon. Contact Margy at 801-631-5107.

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.

Aug. 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 continues through FridayJuly 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, 55 S. State St. The cost to register is $75. The season runs through Oct. 28. Call 801-525-2790 for information.

GOLF

Support Systems Associates Inc. and Clearfield American Legion Post 134 are sponsoring a 27-hole scramble golf tournament Aug. 19 at the Round Valley Golf Course in Morgan. All proceeds will be split between the Children's Aid Society of Utah and Sub for Santa. The different sponsorship levels are Gold $1,000, Silver, $500, Bronze, $250, Golf, $80, and the Fun Pack, $25.

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 Mike at 801-328-4512.

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

Saturday -- Day turtle hike, pipeline. Contact Joan at 801-474-0275.

Saturday -- Day hike, Sunset Peak. Contact Raymond at 801-272-4601.

Saturday -- Day hike, Lake Blanche. Contact Jerry at 801-583-8047.

Sunday -- Day hike, Brighton Lakes. Contact Douglas at 801-271-8538.

Sunday -- Day hike, Thayne's Canyon to Porter Fork Loop. Contact Kerri at 801-532-6630 or kerriadams2@msn.com.

Sunday -- Day hike, White Pine Lake to Red Pine Lake. Contact Annette at 801-254-1672.

Tuesday -- Evening hike, Big Cottonwood Canyon. Contact John 801-266-3514.

Wednesday -- Evening hike, Little Cottonwood Canyon. Contact Holly at 801-272-5358.

Wednesday -- Evening turtle hike, Little Cottonwood. Contact Jean at 801-633-5225 or turtles@sco.com.

Wednesday -- Evening hike, Big Mountain. Contact Elliott at 801-969-2846.

July 27 -- Day hike, The Cottonwoods. Contact Norm at 801-266-3703.

July 27 -- Evening hike, Millcreek Canyon. Contact Mohamed 801-466-9310.

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.

Eccles Ice Center Learn the basic techniques of hockey, with some scrimmaging, through Aug. 5 at the Eccles Ice Center, 2825 N. 200 East in North Logan. Sessions include adult and youth ages 5 and older from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. and women ages 15 to adult from 6 to 7 p.m. The cost is $35 or $9 a session. Visit http://www.ecclesice.com or call 801-752-1170 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.

RUNNING

Saturday -- 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.

Monday -- 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.

July 29 -- Run with the Goddesses, the Mountain View Scramble, is at 9 a.m. The run benefits the Avalon Isle, Women's Theatre Group. The 5K/10K fun is presented by XTERRA Utah Scramble Series and will take place at Wheeler Historic Farm, 6351 S. 900 East in Murray. Register online at http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?, event ID is 1304366.

July 29 -- The Heber Valley Fair Days 10K begins at 8 a.m. at South Field Park, on Midway Lane between Heber and Midway. Contact Amaria at 435-657-3323 for more information.

Aug. 5 -- Half Road/Half Trail 8K Run starts at 8 a.m. in City Creek Canyon. Pre-register before Monday for $20 and $25 after that. Register online at http://www.sports-am.com. Aug. 5 -- Third annual Skyline 10K at 10K will be at 8 a.m. in Sanpete County. Pre-register through July 31 for $20, $25 after that and $30 on the day of the race. Register online at http://www.skyline10K.com.

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 Friday to Saturday, 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 next camp 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.

SOFTBALL Utah Raid 14U Accelerated softball team in the central district is looking for experienced players. All positions are open. For individual tryouts contact Dave at 801-661-1166. The Rocky Mountain Blast 14U accelerated fast pitch softball team is looking for experienced players. Call Kent at 541-5239 for a tryout through Aug. 3.

Redwood Recreation Center Adult Softball registrations are being taken for men's and co-ed Fall leagues. The team registration fee is $240 and play begins the week of Aug. 29. All entries must be submitted by Aug. 18. Contact Brian or Jeremy at 801-974-6923 for more information. Register online at http://www.activityreg.com or at the Redwood Recreation Center at 3060 Lester Ave. (1575 West). Registration is starting for girls accelerated softball for division's 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U & 18U. Each team will play two games a week. The registration fee is $300, which includes 8-10 games and game balls. Contact Brian or Jeremy at 801-974-6923 for more information. Register online at http://www.activityreg.com or at the Redwood Recreation Center at 3060 Lester Ave. (1575 West).

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 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.

VOLLEYBALL

The Bruin Bash, a UOVA sponsored volleyball tournament, will be on Monday at Salt Lake Community College, 4600 S. Redwood Road. Game-day registration and check in will be from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., with play beginning at 9 a.m. There are men's and women's A's, B's and novice divisions on the grass and an open sand division. Contact Shay at 801-957-4764 for more information or download a registration form at http://www.uova.org.

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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