BASKETBALL
Copperview Recreation Center The Copperview Recreation Center is registering for men's 5-on-5 basketball. The cost is $425, with 14 games guaranteed. For more information, call 561-0075.
Clearfield Parks and Recreation Men's competitive and recreation basketball leagues are forming with games beginning the week of Sept. 11. The cost is $340 per team and one game a week at the Clearfield Aquatic Center and includes a single round robin plus an end of season double elimination tournament. Register online at www.reconline.org or by calling 801-525-2790.
BIKING
Wasatch Mountain Club The Wasatch Mountain Club offers weekly events. Visit www.wasatchmountainclub.org for more information. Friday -- Bike road, back side of the Wasatch Front. Contact Donna at 435-649-0183 or donnafisher@worldnet.att.net. Saturday -- Bike mountain, Bench Creek. Contact Nick at 435-649-3544. Sunday -- Bike mountain, Three Forks Loop. Contact Steve at 801-870-8910. Tuesday -- Bike mountain, Park City. Contact Vince at 435-649-6805 or vincedesimone@yahoo.com.
Bonneville Bicycle & Touring Club The Bonneville Bicycle & Tandem Club has weekly events. Visit www.bbtc.net for more information. Today -- Over the hump day trainer. Ultra trainer over Little Mountain to Big Mountain, Henifer and back. Meet at Contender Bicycles, 875 E. 900 South. Contact John at 801-220-0677 or mccoolthecyclist@yahoo.com. Today -- Thursday Night Bike and Brew. Climb up Bengal Boulevard to Wasatch, Evergreen and back. Meet at Canyon Sports, 1844 E. Ft. Union (7200 South). Contact Doug at 801-815-3858 or slccycler@netzero.net. Friday -- Early Morning Wake Up through Liberty Park. Meet at Roosevelt School, 3225 S. 800 East. Contact Lyle at 801-652-8769 or LylePhelps@msn.com. Friday -- Backside Friday-Wanship to Coalville. Meet at the Spring Chicken Inn in Wanship. Contact Donna at 435-649-0183 or donnafishe@worldnet.att.net. Friday -- Mountain Bike Snowbasin. Meet at Earl's Lodge in the Snowbasin parking lot. Contact Tom at 801-737-3241 or lech2zurs@msn.com. 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 -- Utah Lake Century Epic Ride -- ULCER -- Super Series. Check in starts at 6:30 a.m. Ride starts at 8 a.m. Meet at American Fork High School, 510 N. 600 East. Contact Rob at 801-288-1330 or roadcaptain@bbtc.net. Sunday -- Jordan Parkway Ride, Lehi. Meet at the trailhead in Lehi. Contact Shelly at 801-815-3858 or sjenson@kimballinc.com. Sunday -- Ultra Pancake Social Ride. Meet at the Original Pancake House on 790 E. 2100 South. Contact Eric 801-573-9970 or ericu3462@msn.com. Monday -- Early Morning Wake Up through Liberty Park. Meet at Roosevelt School, 3225 S. 800 East. Contact Lyle at 801-652-8769 or Lyle.Phelps@Questar.com. Monday -- Bike handling skills. Meet at Sugar House Park, 2100 S. 1500 East. Contact Mary Margaret at 801-641-4120 or bicycleutah@msn.com. Tuesday -- Emigration Ride. Up Emigration Canyon to the Little Mountain Summit and back. Meet at Sugar House Park, 1500 E. 2100 South. Contact Penny at 801-486-8140 or penperk@networld.com. Tuesday -- Jordan Parkway Ride. Meet at Gardiner Village, 7800 S. 1000 West in the east parking lot. Contact Shelly at 801-815-3858 or sjenson@kimballinc.com. Tuesday -- Sun Crest Climb. Start at Draper Park up to the Sun Crest Market, up Sego Lily to Wasatch Blvd. and back. Meet at the north end of Draper Park on 1300 E. 12400 South. Contact Craig at 801-910-5623 or jakesaj@msn.com. Wednesday -- Early Morning Wake Up through Liberty Park. Meet at Roosevelt School, 3225 S. 800 East. Contact Lyle at 801 652-8769 or LylePhelps@msn.com. Wednesday -- Emigration Canyon to Little Mountain. Meet at Sugar House Park, 1500 E. 2100 South. Contact Jeffery at 801-4129943. Aug. 24 -- Loop de loop ride. Meet at Roosevelt School, 3225 S. 800 East. Contact Jeffery at 801-4129943. Aug. 24 -- Over the hump day trainer up Big Cottonwood Canyon and back. Meet at Contender Bicycles 875 E. 900 South. Contact John at 801-220-0677 or mccoolthecyclist@yahoo.com. Aug. 24 -- Thursday Night Bike and Brew. Meet at Canyon Sports, 1844 E. Ft. Union (7200 South). Contact Doug at 801-815-3858 or slccycler@netzero.com. Aug. 24 -- Beer Widow's Ride. Sugar House Park to Tuscany and back. Meet at Sugar House Park, 1500 E. 2100 South. Contact Tonya at 801-910-5979 or Tonya2Speck@aol.com. Aug. 24 -- Jordan Parkway Ride. Meet at Jordan River Parkway off Winchester, 6400 S. 1100 West. Contact Shelly at 801-755-0906 or sjenson@kimballinc.com.
Ongoing -- The Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective is teaching Road I courses. Register online at www.slcbikecollective.org or call 801-328-2453.
BOATING
Utah State Parks conditions as of Aug. 15: Bear Lake -- ramp open, water temperature 74; Deer Creek -- open, 70; East Canyon -- open, 65; Wide Hollow at Escalante -- open, 70; Great Salt Lake State Park Marina -- open, 74; Gunlock -- open, 79; Huntington -- open, 72; Hyrum Lake -- open, 80; Jordanelle -- Hailstone ramps and Rock Cliff ramp open, 70; Millsite -- open, 68; Otter Creek -- open, 72; Palisade -- open, 64; Piute -- open, 76; Quail Creek -- open, 79; Red Fleet -- open, 74; Rockport -- open, 75; Sand Hollow -- open, 81; Scofield -- open, 71; Starvation -- open, 72; Steinaker -- open, 74; Utah Lake -- open, 74; Willard Bay -- open, 77; Yuba
-- open, 78; Strawberry Reservoir -- open, 69; Flaming Gorge -- open, 68.
CAMPING
Wasatch Mountain Club The Wasatch Mountain Club offers weekly events. Visit http://www.wasatchmountainclub.org for more information. Friday through Saturday -- Car camp, Raft River Mountains. Contact Randy at 801-733-9367.
CLIMBING
Wasatch Mountain Club The Wasatch Mountain Club offers weekly events. Visit www.wasatchmountainclub.org for more information. Today -- Lisa Falls. Contact Margi at 801-631-5107. Aug. 24 -- Pentapitch. Contact Stefani 801-595-8293.
FISHING
Utah Bass Federation The Utah Bass Federation holds fishing tournaments across the state throughout the year. Visit www.utahbassfederation.org or contact tournament director Paul Reutlinger at 801-569-0146 for more information. Saturday through Sunday -- State team qualifier at Lucerne Marina at Flaming Gorge.
GOLF
Support Systems Associates Inc. and Clearfield American Legion Post 134 are sponsoring a 27-hole scramble golf tournament Saturday 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.
Copperview Recreation Center Registration is underway for junior golf at the Copperview Recreation Center. The cost is $40 for four, 60-minute lessons. The class is taught by professional golfers. Call 801-561-0075.
HIKING
Wasatch Mountain Club The Wasatch Mountain Club offers weekly events. Visit /www.wasatchmountainclub.org for more information. Today -- Day hike, The Cottonwoods. Contact Norm at 801-266-3703. Today -- Evening hike, Dry Lake, Big Cottonwood Canyon. Contact Tony at 801-272-8927. Saturday -- Day hike, Catherine Pass. Contact Uli at 801-487-6841. Saturday -- Day hike, Porter Fork Pass. Contact Steve at 801-474-0031. Saturday -- Day hike, Chipman Peak via Lake Hardy. Contact Cassie at 801-278-5153. Sunday -- Day hike, White Pine. Contact John at 801-278-5826. Sunday -- Day hike, Mount Aire from Elbow Fork. Contact Heidi at 801-942-8088. Sunday -- Day hike, Upper Red Pine Lake. Contact Tony at 801-272-8927. Sunday -- Day hike, Pittsburg Lake from Albion Basin. Contact Jerry at 801-583-8047. Sunday -- Day hike, Hayden Peak in the Uintas. Contact Robert at 801-355-9617. Tuesday -- Evening hike, Big Cottonwood Canyon. Contact Pam at 801-381-7942. Wednesday -- Evening hike, Little Cottonwood Canyon. Contact Elliott at 801-969-2846. Wednesday -- Evening hike, Millcreek Canyon. Contact Mike at 801-943-6610. Wednesday -- Evening turtle hike, Millcreek Canyon. Contact Jean at 801-633-5225 or turtles@sco.com. Aug. 24 -- Day hike, the Cottonwoods. Contact Norm at 801-266-3703. Aug. 24 -- Evening hike, Little Cottonwood Canyon. Contact Christine at 801-561-2581.
HOCKEY
The University of Utah Hockey Club will be having open tryouts on Monday at 7 p.m., Tuesday at 7 p.m., and Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. Players should arrive one hour early and bring a set of gym clothes in addition to their gear. The tryout fee is $40 and covers all three ice times. For more information, contact Jason at 609-649-0773 or Ian at 801-674-4289.
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 www.sportscomplex.slco.org.
County Ice Center Registration is underway for Semester 1 of the Start Smart Learn to Play Hockey program at the County Ice Center, 5201 S. Murray Park Lane, Murray. The cost is $50 each eight-week semester. Classes meet once a week. Contact Joe at 801-270-7293 for more information. The Salt Lake County Youth Hockey League is registering for the 2006-2007 season on Saturday at the County Ice Center, 5201 S. Murray Park Lane. This registration is for three facilities, the Acord Ice Center, the County Ice Center and the Salt Lake City Sports Complex. Mites and Squirts register from 9 to 11 a.m. and Pee Wees and Bantams from noon to 2 p.m. Contact Joe at 801-270-7293 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. Tournaments are on weekends throughout the year.
RUNNING
Saturday -- Great Salt Lake half marathon. Starts at Island View Park, 1800 S. Main in Clearfield, and ends on Antelope Island. (Transportation back from the island is provided.) The race starts at 6:30 a.m. and pre-registration is $25. Entry forms are available online at www.utahrunnertriathlete.com, at www.reconline.com or by calling 801-525-2790.
Aug. 26 -- No More Victims, Inc. is sponsoring the first annual Children's Justice Center 5K and Teddybear 1K on Aug. 26 at 8 a.m. All proceeds will go directly to support the Children's Justice Center. There will be challenges in different age groups as well as elementary school, junior high and high school. The Red Hat Society will lead the small children on their teddybear 1K, with all finishers receiving a teddy bear.
Aug. 26 -- Blessed Sacrament Fall Festival 5k Fun Run/Walk starts at 8 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament School, 9800 S. 1700 East in Sandy. Pre-register for $20 by Sept. 20 or $25 after that. Kids 12 and under can register for $15. Race day registration starts at 6:30 a.m. Call 801-571-8097 or 801-562-5310 for more information. Send generic entry forms to 1228 E. Big Pine Circle, Sandy, UT 84094.
Aug. 26 -- The 10th Annual Park City Marathon and two-person relay is at 6:30 a.m. Register online until Aug. 24 for $60 or $70 for the relay, and in person Aug. 25 and 26 for $65 for the marathon and $75 for the relay. Motivational speaker Chris Waddell will speak at the Yarrow Resort in Park City on Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. Visit www.pcmarathon.com or call 435-647-0314 for more information.
SOCCER
The American Youth Soccer Organization is registering for children ages 4 to 18. Register at Union Middle School at 700 E. 8000 South in Sandy on Aug. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.sandysoccer.com or contact Aleen at 801-233-2875 or sandyayso@yahoo.com. AYSO adult league soccer is starting in September. Men and women over 18 are welcome. Cost is $45. To register e-mail Dawn at Davies7family9@yahoo.com or call 801-943-1570.
Clearfield Parks and Recreation Women's soccer begins at Fisher Park in Clearfield, with games twice a week beginning at the end of August. Teams play 20 games. Women's recreation plays on Monday and Wednesday and women's 25-plus plays on Tuesday and Thursday. The cost is $345 per team. Register online at www.reconline.org or by calling 801-525-2790.
SOFTBALL
The Rocky Mountain Blast 14U accelerated fast pitch softball team is looking for experienced players. Call Kent at 801-541-5239 for a tryout through Aug. 25. The Utah Twisters 14U and 18U fastpitch softball teams are looking for players. Contact Russ at 801-652-8280 or Greg at 801-842-7969) before Aug. 31 for dates and times of tryouts. Girls' fastpitch softball player wanted for 18-U team, high school seniors preferred. Only experienced players interested in getting college exposure will be considered. Call 801-561-7295. The Utah Devastation is looking for outfielders. Contact A.J. at 801-680-0371 or andrea2410@hotmail.com for a tryout.
Redwood Recreation Center Adult softball registrations are being taken for men's and coed fall leagues. The team registration fee is $240 and play begins the week of Aug. 29. All entries must be submitted by Friday. Contact Brian or Jeremy at 801-974-6923 for more information. Register online at www.activityreg.com or at the Redwood Recreation Center at 3060 Lester Ave. (1575 West), South Salt Lake.
Registration is starting for girls accelerated softball for division's 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U. Each team will play two games a week. The registration fee is $300, which includes 8-10 games and game balls. All entries must be submitted by Aug. 25. Contact Brian or Jeremy at 801-974-6923 for more information. Register online at www.activityreg.com or at the Redwood Recreation Center at 3060 Lester Ave. (1575 West).
Clearfield Parks and Recreation Coed novice, men's novice, men's E and coed E softball leagues begin the week of Aug. 28. There are eight teams per league and the cost is $300 per team. Games will be played at Steed Park in Clearfield. Register online at www.reconline.org or by calling 801-525-2790.
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 www.laytoncity.org for information.
TENNIS
Copperview Recreation Center Registration has started for tennis lessons. The cost is $31 for six lessons. All lessons will be given at Big Bear Park. Call Taufik at 801-561-0075 for more information.
TRIATHLON
Saturday -- West Valley City Triathlons and Kids' Tri. For the triathlon, pre-register for $30 before Aug. 12 or $35 after that. Teams are $75. The race consists of a 400-yard swim, 14-mile bike, 5K-run and for novices a 200-yard swim, 7-mile bike, 2-mile run and starts at 7 a.m. The kids tri is at 9:30 a.m. and consists of a 50-yard swim, 1-mile bike, 1.4-mile run. Pre-register for $15 one week before race day and $20 after that. Register at the Family Fitness Center, 5415 W. 3100 South in West Valley, or visit www.westvalleyfitnesscenter.com. Great Basin Coaching Adult Triathlon Training group and Learn-to-Tri have started. The last youth camp is Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Park City Racket Club. For more information, visit www.greatbasincoaching.com, call Jo at 801-566-9727 or Franklin at 801-891-9200.
VOLLEYBALL
Copperview Recreation Center The Copperview Recreation Center is accepting registration for the coed volleyball tournament. Call 801-561-0075 for more information.
Clearfield Parks and Recreation Teams are forming for the women's and coed volleyball leagues. Women's games are played on Tuesday and coed games are played on Wednesday beginning the week of Sept. 18. There will be nine matches plus a double elimination tournament. The cost is $185 per team and games will be played at Clearfield High School. Register online at www.reconline.org or by calling 801-525-2790.
Ogden City Recreation The Ogden City Slam and Scram Outdoor Double Volleyball Tournament will be held Saturday at the Fourth Street Softball Complex at 502 Wall Ave. in Ogden. To register, call Ogden City Recreation at 801-629-8252.
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 www.sportscomplex.slco.org or at the Salt Lake City Sports Complex, 645 S. Guardsman Way, Salt Lake City. Call 801-583-9713.
