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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.

AEROBICS

Salt Lake Sports Complex

SLCSC Boot Camp is a total body condition six-week fitness program that runs through May 24 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 6 to 7 a.m. Classes will be held on the west baseball field at Sunnyside Park. Cost is $130 for six weeks. Register at the Salt Lake Sports Complex, 645 Guardsman Way, Salt Lake City. Contact Eric at 801-809-6665 for more.

BASKETBALL

High Intensity Hoops

Registration has begun for Paul Millsap's "Go Hard Basketball Camp." The deadline to register is June 7. Camp is June 25-28, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Brighton High School. The camp is open for girls and boys ages 8-17 and the cost is $225. Pick up information at Brighton High School, 2220 Bengal Blvd., Cottonwood Heights.

Northwest Recreation Center

The Northwest Recreation Center, 1300 W. 300 North, Salt Lake City, is registering for the spring/summer men's basketball league. Games are Thursday evenings. The cost is $270 a team, for at least eight games. Call 801-596-0072 for more information.

Magna Fitness and Recreation Center

Adult basketball registration is under way for men's 5-on-5 leagues. Leagues play Sundays and Wednesdays and the cost is $300 per team. Games begin Sunday for the Sunday league; May 9 for the Wednesday league. Contact Shawn at 801-250-2194 for more information. Register at Magna Fitness and Recreation Center, 3270 S. 8400 West in Magna or at www.activityreg.com.

BIKING

Bonneville Bicycle & Tandem Club

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

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

Friday - Early Morning Wake Up. Meet at Roosevelt School, 3225 S. 800 East, Salt Lake City. Contact Sandy at 801-487-0540.

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

Saturday - Cactus Hugger Century Ride. Starts in Ivins with 42-, 65- and 100-mile route options. Meet at Ivins City Park. Contact Tom at 801-737-3241 or lech2zurs@msn.com.

Saturday - Mini-Me No. 3 Antelope Island Sunset Moonlight Ride. From the causeway to Garr Ranch. Meet at the parking lot by the causeway entrance; bring $4 for an entry free. Contact Robert at 801-544-0605 or r46turner@sisna.com.

Sunday - Antelope in April. Ride out to Garr Ranch, bring $4 for an entry fee. Meet at West Point Park. Contact John at 801-230-5472 or mccoolthecyclist@yahoo.com.

Monday - Early Morning Wake Up. Meet at Roosevelt School, 3225 S. 800 East, Salt Lake City. Contact Sandy at 801-487-0540.

Monday - Bicycle Skills. Meet at Sugar House Park, 2100 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City. Contact Mary Margaret at 801-641-4120 or bicycleutah@msn.com

Tuesday - Summit County Lunch Loop. Climb the hills of Jeremy Ranch. Meet at Park City Bagel. Contact Dana at 801-836-9093 or dana morgan321@yahoo.com.

Tuesday - Sego Lily Climb. Start at Draper Park and head up Highland Drive, around Sego Lily to Wasatch Boulevard, back to Draper Park. Meet at Draper Park, 12400 S. 1300 East. Contact Craig at 801-910-5623 or jakesaj@msn.com.

Tuesday - Emigration Ride. Start from Sugar House Park and ride to the top of Emigration Canyon and back. Meet at Sugar House Park, 2100 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City. Contact Penny at 801-486-8140 or penperk@networld.com.

Tuesday - Jordan Parkway, beginner ride. Meet at Riverfront Park. From I-15 go west on 10600 South until Mulligans, then turn south on Riverfront and go one mile. Contact Shelly at 801-755-0906 or sjenson@kimballinc.com.

Wednesday - Early Morning Wake Up. Meet at Roosevelt School, 3225 S. 800 East, Salt Lake City. Contact Sandy at 801-487-0540.

Wednesday - Hump Day Trainer. To the Maverik in Syracuse and back. Meet at Contender Bicycles, 900 South and 900 East in Salt Lake City. Contact John at 801-230-5472 or president@bbtc.net.

Wednesday - Little Red Training Series. Will start off with a 15-mile ride and build from there. Meet at Contender Bicycles, 900 South and 900 East in Salt Lake City. Contact Jeanne at 801-548-2592 or its2allgood4u@yahoo.com.

Wednesday - 3 Bagels Run. 17-mile, 27-mile and 37-mile. Meet in the Rich's Bagels parking lot, Highland Drive and 6200 South. Contact Robert at 801-230-3348 or bobrenwick@comcast.net for ride details.

Wasatch Mountain Club

The Wasatch Mountain Club offers weekly events. Visit www.wasatchmountainclub.org for more information.

Tuesday - Bike, Pipeline Trail, Millcreek Canyon. Contact Tim at 801-230-6269 or macmoto@gmail.com.

BOATING

Utah State Parks conditions as of Monday: Bear Lake - open, 42 degrees; Deer Creek - open, 45; East Canyon - open, 45; Great Salt Lake Marina - open, 46; Gunlock - open, 50; Huntington - closed, 43; Hyrum - open, 53; Jordanelle - open, 45; Millsite - open, 44; Otter Creek - open, 37; Palisade - closed, 46; Piute - open, 39; Quail Creek - open, 54; Red Fleet -open, 52; Rockport - open, 42; Sand Hollow - open, 55; Scofield -open, 32,; Starvation - open, 50; Steinaker - open, 52; Utah Lake - open, 40; Wide Hollow - open, 50; Willard Bay - open 55; Yuba - open, 58; Strawberry - open, 32; Flaming Gorge - open, 37.

CLIMBING

Wasatch Mountain Club

The Wasatch Mountain 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.

May 3 - Climb, Parleys Canyon. Contact Kevin at 801-381-6037 or khandy@hiddenpeakelectirc.com.

FOOTBALL

Northwest Recreation Center

Registration is open for youth flag football at the Northwest Recreation Center, 1300 W. 300 North, Salt Lake City. Games will be one weeknight and Saturdays, for eight games. The cost is $36 per player, and play is open to girls and boys in first through ninth grade. Call 801-596-0072 for more information.

HANDBALL

Northwest Recreation Center

Registration has begun for junior high boys and girls at the Northwest Recreation Center, 1300 W. 300 North, Salt Lake City. The cost is $20 per player, and players will receive training from one of the top team handball players in the U.S. Call Jason at 801-596-0072 for more information.

HIKING/SNOWSHOEING

Wasatch Mountain Club

The Wasatch Mountain Club offers weekly events. Visit www.wasatchmountain club.org for information.

Today - Day hike, The Cottonwoods, TBA. Contact Norm at 801-266-3703.

Today - Evening hike, the foothills, TBA. Contact Mark at 801-261.2567 or markbloomenthal@yahoo.com.

Saturday - Day hike, the foothills, TBA. Contact Mohamed at 801-466-9310).

Saturday - Day hike, Little Black Mountain/Big Beacon. Contact Liz at 801-486-0909.

Sunday - Day hike, Black Crook Peak in the Sheeprock Range. Contact Donn at 801-706-0815 or donn@xmission.com.

Sunday - Day hike, TBA. Contact Elliott at 801-969-2846 or elliott887@msn.com.

Sunday - Day hike, TBA. Contact Mike at 801-942-1476.

Sunday - Day hike, Pfeifferhorn. Contact Walt at 801-534-1262.

Tuesday - Evening hike, Bonneville Shoreline Trail. Contact Brett at 801-580-2066.

Wednesday - Evening hike, Mill Creek Canyon. Contact Holly at 801-272-5358.

May 3 - Day hike, The Cottonwoods, TBA. Contact Norm at 801-266-3703.

May 3 - Evening hike, TBA. Contact Mohamed at 801-466-9310.

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 www.sportscomplex.slco.org.

County Ice Center

The County Ice Center is still taking registration for the Start Smart learn to play hockey program, semester 1B/2B. The program runs on Monday and Thursday evenings and the cost is $50.

Registration is also ongoing for the beginning adult hockey clinic. Contact Joe at 801-270-7293 for more information.

ICE SKATING

Salt Lake City Sports Complex

Learn to ice skate at the Salt Lake City Sports Complex, 645 Guardsman Way. Classes are for ages 3 and up; $45 for six weeks. Call 801-583-9713 or visit www.sportscomplex.slco.org.

RUNNING

Salt Lake City Track Club

The Salt Lake City Track Club holds weekly fun runs. There is no entry fee and nonmembers are welcome. Contact Benny or Becky at 435-940-1152 for more information.

Wednesday - Jordan River Park, 1700 S. 1500 West. Meet in the parking lot across the street from Raging Waters.

May 9 - Mill Creek Canyon. Meet at Skyline High School, 3241 E. 3760 South.

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SOCCER

Redwood Recreation Center

Spring Jr. Jazz is a recreational outdoor soccer program teaching basic skills, rules and sportsmanship. This is a coed league for all grades. Games start Saturday. The cost is from $20 to $35 (depending on whether lunch is included). Register at the Redwood Recreation Center, 3060 S. Lester Ave. (1575 West), West Valley City, or at www.activityreg.com.

Registration has begun for Special Olympics soccer for those 5 and up with intellectual disability. The cost is $20, which includes eight training sessions. Register at the Redwood Recreation Center or at www.activityreg.com. For more information about the Salt Lake County Special Olympics training program, contact Copperview Recreation Center at 801-561-0075.

Northwest Recreation Center

Youth outdoor soccer registration has started at the Northwest Recreation Center, 1300 West 300 North, Salt Lake City, for boys and girls ages 3 to the eighth grade. The cost is $36 per player. Call 801-596-0072 for more information.

SOFTBALL

The 18U Utah Sting girls' fastpitch softball team is looking for a pitcher and a shortstop. The team will play in in-state and in out-of-state tournaments. For a tryout, call Gordon at 801-298-2981 or Tom at 435-239-0476 or e-mail brown82987@msn.com.

Layton City

Layton City registration is open for girls' softball. The cost is $20 for 4-year-olds, $25 for kindergarten, first and second grade, $30 for third and fourth grades, $35 for fifth and sixth grades and $40 for seventh through ninth grades. Register at www.laytoncity.org.

Sunset City

Sunset City is offering hitting and skills clinics at the Sunset Recreation Park, 85 W. 1800 North. Kids ages 8-18 years of age can register for $25, or $35 for a private lesson. The clinics run Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., starting this Saturday. The deadline is Friday.

The Utah Twisters 14U girls' fastpitch softball team is looking for a girl to join the team. Contact Russ at 801-652-8280, Doug at 801-864-8675 or Greg at 801-253-7536 for tryout information.

SWIMMING

Layton City

Layton City is offering swimming lessons. The session runs from Monday through May 11. The cost is $25 for preschool and parent-and-tot levels, and $30 for levels 1-6. Call 801-336-3939 or visit www.laytoncity.org for more information.

YOGA

Farmington City

Learn the basics of yoga in an introductory class. Registration is open for classes in the multipurpose room in the Community Art Center Basement, 120 S. Main St., Farmington. Classes are Thursdays, 8:30 to 10 p.m. and are for ages 16 and older. Visit www.farmington.utah.gov for more information.

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