Running
Taken from The Utah Runner and Cyclist guide, P.O. Box 8344, Salt Lake City, UT 84108.
SATURDAY, Dec. 2, The annual Nick Yengich Memorial Fredom of the Press Run. A 3.3 mile run starting at Bingham High School. $12 postmarked by Tuesday of race week, $15 day of race.
SATURDAY, Dec. 2, Annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis. $25. 486-4993.
SATURDAY, Jan. 20, The Wasatch Overland. A 12 km tour from the Brighton Touring Center starting 9 a.m. Register before 8:30 a.m. of at Wasatch Touring. Includes lunch. 359-9361.
Skiing
SATURDAY, Dec. 9, White Pine/TUNA Cross Country Ski Relay. A 3x5 km. race. Registration at 9 a.m. at White Pine Touring Center. 649-8701, 521-2135.
SATURDAY, Dec. 16, Gem Insurance Wasatch Citizens Cross Country Race at the Solitude Nordic Ski Center. Classical race for kids (1-5 km) , novices (5 km) and others (10 km). Registration 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. $2 juniors, $8 TUNA members, $10 others, includes lunch. 272-7613.
TUESDAY, Dec. 19, Wild Rose Fun Cross Country Race at Mountain Dell. Registration 4 and 4:30 p.m. Race at 4:15 and 4:45 p.m. $2. 533-8671.
SATURDAY, Dec. 30, Gem Insurance Wasatch Citizens Cross Country Race at White Pine Tourning Center. Kids 1-5 km, novices 5 km, others 15 km. Register 8:30 to 9:30 $2 juniors, $8 TUNA members, $10 others. 649-8701. 521-2135.
Tennis
MIXED DOUBLES. ABM Crance Rental Holiday Mixed Doubles. Dec. 8-10. Registration deadline Nov. 27. 268-0505.
Basketball
JR. JAZZ. The East Millcreek Recreation Center (272-2243), The Salt Lake County Northwest recreation center (596-0072), and Copperview Community Center (561-0075) are now taking applications for the winter Jr. Jazz basketball program. Fee is $45 per player and includes games, Jazz player appearace, jersey, team photo and awards. Games will be played on Saturdays.
Soccer
YOUTH LEAGUES. East Millcreek Recreation Center is organizing a youth indoor league for boys and girls ages 4-15. Registration is Oct. 9 through Dec. 9. Cost is $30. Season begins Jan. 6, 1996. 272-2243.
Salt Lake County Northwest recreation center is taking applications for a youth indoor league. Fee is $10 per player.
Volleyball
WALLYBALL. Alta Canyon Sports Center is starting a drop-in league for all levels of play. This is on-going event. Informal leagues on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. and Friday at 9 p.m. Free for members, $4 for non-members. Structured league on Saturdays and Wednesdays, with round-robin and double elimination tournaments every 6 weeks. 942-2582.
Other events
CAR SHOWS. Associated Wheels of Utah, meets the 2nd Monday of each month at Round Table Pizza on 54th South and Redwood Road to plan the Annual Charity Car Show. Proceeds go to help individuals with mental retardation. All are invited to attend, club member or not. 364-5060.
DISABLE PROGRAMS. Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation is pleased to offer recreation and leisure experiences to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Adapted Sports is designed to meet the physical and social needs of each participant. The objectives are to teach fundamentals of sports with emphasis on fun, cooperation, fair play and team building skills. 561-0075.
PRACTICAL SHOOTING. The Salt Lake Practical Shooting Association will hold monthly matches and practice sessions. Monthly matches will be held at 9 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month at the Hendricksen PMAA range at the East Canyon exit of I-80 in Parleys Canyon. Call 580-7836 or 942-8573.
RACQUETBALL. Cottonwood Heights adult league. Evenings Mondays and Thursdays 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. $10 for club memebers, $25 for non-members. Starts every 6 weeks. 943-9673.
REI. On Tuesday, Dec. 5 Rick Wyatt will present a slide show and lead a discussion on local backcountry skiing opportunities.All REI clinics are free of charge and begin at 7 p.m. at REI (3285 E. 3300 South).
SHOOTING. Pistol - On Nov. 4 and Dec. 2, and on Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16, there will be matches. All will be at Hendricksen Range. All shooters wishing to compete must have attend orientation. 359-6619, 723-2563, 278-4888. TRIPS. S'PLORE is talking reservations for rafting trips for persons with disabilities and special needs. Family and friends are welcome. Trips run through August. Trips include guides, volunteer support, pre-trip orientation, meals, rafting equipment, medical support. 484-4128.
TRACK. Registration is being taken at the Northwest Rec Center for youth track and field. Cost is $35 per person. For information call 596-0072.
WEIGHT TRAINING. Alta Canyon Sports is offering Teen Weight Training Workouts Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-6 p.m., and on Saturday 10-11 a.m. Coaching provided. Fee is $1.50 for area residents, $2.50 for others. 942-2582. . . . They also are sponsoring a weight resistance and circuit training class that targets all four components of fitness: strength muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility.