Here is a summary of coming public sporting events and recreational activities in the Mountain West. If you have an item of public interest, contact the Deseret News sports department at 237-2161 or mail information to Sports Recreation Editor, 30 E. 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84110.
Running
Taken from The Utah Runner and Cyclist guide, P.O. Box 8344, Salt Lake City, UT 84108.
SATURDAY, Feb. 11, the Salt Lake Track Club 50K series. Start 11 a.m. at Quality Inn Airport International Center, 5575 W. Amelia Earhart Dr. Four-race series. 262-7127.
MONDAY, Feb. 20, the President's Day 5 Miler. Start Bountiful Five Points Mall. Call to confirm. 295-6931.
SATURDAY, Feb. 25, the Snowshoe Race 5K and 21/2K run. Start 10:30 a.m. at Mountain Dell Golf Course. 100 pair of demo snowshoes available at Wasatch Touring, 702 E. 100 South. Pickup Feb. 22-24 until 6 p.m., deliver Feb. 25 or 27 until 6 p.m. 583-6281.
SATURDAY, March 4, the Spring Tip Off 5K Fun Run. Start at 9 a.m. at Delta Center. 972-7800. Entry fee includes Jazz tickets to first 500.
SATURDAY, March, 4, the Salt Lake Track Club 50 Kilometer Series. Start 10 a.m. at Quality Inn Airport-International Center, 5575 W. Amelia Earhart Dr. 262-7127.
Triathlon
SATURDAY, March 11, will be the Blue Mountain to Canyonlands Tiathlon. Start 10 a.m. in Monticello. 3.5-mile ski, 30-mike bike, 10K run through Canyonlands. 587-2029.
Skiing
CROSS COUNTRY COMPETITION. On Feb. 11, the Intergroup/Gem Wasatch Citizens Series Cross-Country Ski Race at White Pine. Time: 9:45 a.m. kids, 10 a.m. others Distance: Kids 1-5K, novices 5K, others 10K. Technique: Skate. Registration: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Contact: White Pine, 649-8701 /521-2135(SLC) . . . On Feb. 18, the Sundance Challenge Cross-Country Ski Race at Sundance Nordic Center. Start 9 a.m. Distance: 10K. Technique: Skate. Registration: 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Contact: Sundance Nordic Center, 223-4170 . . . On Feb. 20, the Bryce Canyon Ski Festival Cross-Country Ski Tour/Race at Ruby's Inn at Bryce Canyon National Park. Time: 9 a.m. Distance: 10K. Technique: Skate. Registration: Start or preregister by mail, Ruby's Inn PO Box 17, Bryce, Utah, 84764, 800-468-8660 . . . On Feb. 25, the Intergroup/Gem Wasatch Citizens Series Cross-Country Ski Race at Solitude Nordic. Time: 9:45 a.m. kids, 10 a.m. others. Distance: Kids 1-5K, novices 5K, others 10K. Technique: Skate. Registration: 8:30 to 9:30 at Solitude. Solitude Nordic, 272-7613.
Tennis
ADULT TENNIS - Register by Feb. 27 for the Ski Med Adult Doubles tournament at the Park City Racquet Club. Play begin March 12. Forms at most tennis clubs and through the UTA. For information on tournaments call 268-0505.
JUNIOR TENNIS - Register by Feb. 13 for the Wendy's Winter Doubles tournament at the Salt Lake Tennis Club. Play begins Feb. 27 . . . Register by March 6 for the Foothill Junior Open to be played at then Foothill Athletic Club in Provo. Play begins March 17. Forms at most tennis clubs or through the UTA. For information on tournaments call 268-0505.
Baseball
REGISTER - South Jordan Babe Ruth Baseball League will hold its registration on Feb. 11 and Feb. 18 at the South Jordan City Hall from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration may be limited because of limited playing field and availability. Volunteers are needed for coaches, assistant coaches, snack bar and field supervision. Call Ron at 254-2121, Dan 254-7481 or Steve 280-8680.
T-BALL. East Millcreek Recreation Center will be accepting registrations for the 1995 Tee Ball and Machine Pitch Baseball program. Tee Ball is for kids kindergarten through grade 2, and machine pitch is for youths grades 2 through 6. Register until March 3. Cost is $25 for tee ball and $35 for machine pitch. Includes 10 sessions, shirt, hat and other goodies. Games will begin March 25. 272-2243.
Softball
MEETING - Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation will be holding its 1995 Softball Managers Meeting on Feb. 25 at the Butler Middle School, 7530 S. 2700 East. Times are: 9 a.m. for men's slowpitch, 10 a.m. for coed teams and 11 a.m. for women's slowpitch. 468-2560.
Basketball
LEAGUE - Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation is taking applications for the 1995 Spring Basketball League. Play will begin March 20. Deadline for applications is March 3. Will play Mondays through Wednesdays. Cost os $205 for seven week league. 468-2560.
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.
LEAGUES. East Millcreek Rec Center is sponsoring Coed Youth Volleyball programs. This is for youths grades 4 through 12. Teams will be broken into three age groups: 4-6, 7-8, 9-12. Register through March 4. Cost is $25 for eight sessions. Games will begin March 18.
TOURNAMENT. The Triples 3-on-3 Volleyball Tournament will be held on Feb. 11 in Salt Lake. Men's and women's teams. Cost is $60 per team. This is a fund raiser for Allen Allen to participate in the 1996 Olympics. 619-627-0688.
Other events
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.
REI CLINICS. On Feb. 14, George Jan will present a slide show on "Avenue of the Volcanoes," or traveling to Ecuador's high volcanoes . . . On Feb. 21, Scott Roberge will share a slide show of kayaking Alaska's Inside Passage and offers trips on wilderness camping and kayak touring . . . On Feb. 27, Gary Nichols will present a slide show on kayaking, canoeing and rafting in Utah. All clinics are free and begin at 7 p.m. . . . On March 7, Dave Smith will share slides and stories of some of his favorite climbs and classic tours on local peaks . . . On March 14, Scott Hoffman will report on his three-month bike trip through Kenya. He'll show slides of wildlife, African culture and national parks . . . On March 21, Lincoln Clark will present an introductory clinic on the basics of reading topographical maps and using a compass. . . on March 28, Scott Hoffman will present slides on the Tibetan Plateau and other regions in the northern India and Nepal area. All clinics are at REI, 3285 E. 3300 South. 486-2100.
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.
WEIGHT LIFTING. 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.
SATURDAY, Feb. 25, the Snowshoe Race 5K and 21/2K run. Start 10:30 a.m. at Mountain Dell Golf Course. 100 pair of demo snowshoes available at Wasatch Touring, 702 E. 100 South. Pickup Feb. 22-24 until 6 p.m., deliver Feb. 25 or 27 until 6 p.m. 583-6281.