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.

STEEL DAYS - A 5K and half mile kid's run from American Fork. Register day of race from 7 a.m. 7567408.

BIKE CHASE - Utah Centennial Blue Mt. bike chase through a scenic course in the Blue Mountain. Send pre-reg. to Monticello Recreation, Box 1102, Monticello, 84535. 587-2029.

TRIATHLON - The Riverton Triathlon, Biathlon and 3-mile run. Race includes a 250 meter swim, 5K run and 10 mile bike. 467-4203.

JOB CORPS 5K - The Clearfield Job Corps is sponsoring a 5K run/walk.467-4203

RUNAWAY 5K. Parent Support Inc. is seeking sponsors for the 9th Annual Runaway 5K held Saturday, September 21 at Sugarhouse Park. Sponsors will appear on trophies, banners and race materials. Buisiness' and individuals can also donate prizes or runner's refreshments. Contact Cara Bryant 264-2304.

ST. GEORGE MARATHON. The race cap for the 1996 race will be 4000 runners. The first 3800 entries will be first-come first serve, after which all entries will be held for two weeks and will be chosen by lottery. The Marathon is rapidly approaching the 3800 mark. 634-5850.

TRIATHLON - July 13 at Jordanelle State Park. 3/4-mile swim, 20-mile bike, 5-mile run. Starts 8 a.m. 649-1350 or 655-6813.

HALF MARATHON. Canyon to Canyon Half Marathon and 10K on July 13. East Canyon to Jeremy Ranch Road. Start 7 a.m. Limit to 500 runners. 583-6281.

THE TOOELE SUMMER TRIATHLON. July 20. A triathlon, biathlon and 3-mile run from Tooele Municipal pool.467-4203.

PIONEER DAYS TRIATHLON. July 24, a 3 mile run, 10 mile bike and 250 meter swim. $22 pre-reg, $25 after. Teams $60 pre-reg, $75 after. 467-4203.

SPEEDY SPANIARD. July 24, 10K at 7 a.m. 798-2402.

DRAPER DAYS 5K. Starting at Draper Park, $10 pre-reg, $12 day of. 576-6500.

SOUTH JORDAN 5K. July 27, South Jordan Park on Redwood Rd. Pre-reg $10, $12 day of. 253-2651.

CRAZY BOB`S BAIR GUTSMAN 11 MILE. July 27 Memorial Classic with a 4,000 climb the first 4 miles. Starts 7 a.m. at a secret location. $25 pre-reg by July 12. $27 after. Day of race, $30. Registration limited to sponsored runners or those with clearance from race community. 467-4203.

LION`S SPUDMAN TRIATHLON. July 27, $30, 36 age divisions with ceramic Spudman awards. Pre-race carbo and post race fruit fest. Deadline July 14. 208--678-2256.

MURDOCK RUN WALK. August 3, Murdock Travel 5K at Liberty Park with round trip air to first male and female. 521-7850.

PARK CITY ART FESTIVAL 5K. August 3, includes festival entrance. Starts at Radisson Inn. $8 pre-reg, $10 after. 467-4203.

FIFTH HIGH COUNTRY HALF. August 3 half marathon from Martin Park in Evanston. 307-789-6738.

HIGHLAND CLASSIC. August 3 10K road race. 5K and 1/2 mile kids race. 7 a.m. at Alpine Highway.

MAGNA COPPER DAYS 5K. An August 3 run and walk. 250-2234 or 250-1970.

STANDARD EXAMINER 10K. August 3 in Ogden. 629-8242.

WEST JORDAN DOG DAYS 5K. August 3, $10 and $12. 569-5090.

Tennis

LESSONS. Farmington is offering youth tennis for people starting at age 5. Call for registration times. $20 per participant.

LESSONS - The Copperview Community Center is offering lessons and team tennis for players ages 6 to 18. Sesions begin July 8, July 22 and Aug. 5. Fee is $25. 561-0075.

TOURNAMENT - July 15-20, Fiesta Days. Men, women, singles, doubles and mixed at the Spanish Fork Tennis Club. 268-0505.

TOURNAMENT - Aug. 30 to Sept. 2. Bank One Labor Day tournament at Park City. 268-0505.

Baseball

UMPIRES NEEDED - Utah State Umpires are looking for people interested in umpiring youth baseball. They will train for the `fun' part-time job. Call Lindsay at 965-8802.

UTAH CENTENNIAL. - As part of the Utah Statehood Centennial Celebration, Weber County is sponsoring a statewide all-star baseball tournament called."The Tournament of the Centruy," from July 15-25 at various fields in Weber County. More than 25 counties will participate with participants ranging in age from 13-15.

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 appearance, jersey, team photo and awards. Games will be played on Saturdays.

A LEAGUES - Salt Lake County Parks and rec is now taking application for the 1996 summer basketball leagues. 468-2560.

CAMP. The Little Mans Basketball Camp will be held July 8-12 at Albion Middle School, 2755 Newcastle Dr. (8930 South). For grades 2nd through 7th. Contact Sandy City Parks.

Cycling

RIDE. Canyon to Canyon Mountain Bike Cup. Go from East Canyon to Jeremy Ranch Road - 14 Miles - on July 14. Start 9 a.m. Limit 200 riders. 583-6281.

UTAH CENTENNIAL BIKE TOUR. August 18-25 on the byways and hamelts of Utah. Eight day, 530 mile from St. George to Cache Valley, limited to 300 riders. $200 includes showers, parking, support, baggage, maps. Group meals extra.

The following rides are sponsored by the Bonneville Touring company. Saturday, July 13 CANYON CHALLEGNEGE. Start at Big Cottonwood and tackle as many canyons as you want up to 4. Big & Little Cottonwood, Millcreek and Emigration. July 13 SUNSET ON THE LOPE.

Soccer

Salt Lake County Northwest recreation center is taking applications for a youth indoor league. Fee is $10 per player.

Clearfield Parks and Rec. is accepting registration for Women's 30 and over Soccer. A rec league Monday and Wednesday evenings, competition Tuesday and Thursday 774-7270. Clearfield will also offer Coed leagues on Friday evenings. 774-7270.

Kearns Youth League. Girls and boys mixed, $55. 659-0105.

Soccer Nut soccer camps are scheduled for the summer, $34-$64 depending on age. Sites are as follows: July 8-12; Kaysville, July 15-19; Bountiful, August 5-9.298-1986.

Farmington City is accepting youth soccer registration for youth 5 yrs. old through 6th Grade. This is a last chance registration that will be held from Monday, July 8 through Friday July 12 at 286 S. 200 E. 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.. Price varies by age. 451-0953.

Other events

ADAPTED RECREATION. Salt Lake County Parks & Rec is offering recreation and leisure activities for individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities. 466-2299.

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.

CHILD CARE PROGRAM. Salt Lake Country Parks and Rec. is offering a fun child care package starting in June at Peruvian Park Elementary School. 576-6519.

CHILD FITNESS. SL County Parks and Rec. is running Powerkids, a fitness program for kids 11-14, Tuesdays and Thursdays July 30 to August 30 for $25 each session.

KARATE. Farmington City Recreation and Dragon's Eye Karate School is offering beginning Karate classes. Regisration is Monday, July 8 through Friday, July 19. Classes are for youth 3-12. $30. 451-0953.

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.

HORSESHOES. Northern Utah Horseshoe Pitchers Association sponsors events in the following cities: July 6 American Fork, July 15 American Fork.

KICKING CAMP. The 6th Annual Kicking Camps will be held at Hillcrest High July 8-10 8:30 a.m. to Noon; Orem High July 8-10 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Clearfield High 8:30 a.m. to Noon. 295-0443.

RACQUETBALL. Cottonwood Heights adult league. Evenings Mondays and Thursdays 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. $10 for club members, $25 for non-members. Starts every 6 weeks. 943-9673.

JR. RACQUETBALL. Drop in leagues are scheduled at Alta Canyon Sports form 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

REI. Tuesday, July 16 fishing expert Byron Gunderson will discuss the equipment and logistics of fishing Utah's high alpine lakes which will be at their fishing peak July 24. All REI clinics are free of charge and begin at 7 p.m. at REI (3285 E. 3300 South). Call 486-2100.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING. Salt Lake County Parks and Rec. is sponsoring three teen strength and conditioning camps in July and August. Each camp is $100. 253-4404.

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.

TRACK. Utah Flames offer track instruction to boys and girls 6-18 years old at Alta High School. $35. 567-6519.

VOLLEYBALL CAMP. Salt Lake County Parks and Rec. is sponsoring the Marv Jenson Summer Volleyball camp on Tuesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 18. Featured guests are Predator's coach Annette Cottle $30 for six hours.

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.

KICKBALL. Salt Lake County Rec.,

Summer Youth Kickball League for kids kindergarten through 6th grade will be played on Monday and Wednesday evenings starting July 8. Register through June 28. Cost is $20 for 8 games. 569-5090.

VOLLEYBALL. Salt Lake County Rec is sponsoring a co-ed triples volleyball league. Registration is $45 for 6 games. Register until July 13. 569-5090.

STATE PARKS CALENDAR

July

11 - This Is the Place. Pioneer trails throughout Utah will be the subject of Will Bagley's "Trailing the Pioneers." 773-2941.

13 - Jordanelle. Habitat for Humanity Triathlon, located on the Hailstone side. No fee for sponsors or participants.

13 - Utah Lake. Utah Lake State Park Centennial Event. Rangers will give a presentation on the process of commercial fishing using nets. Visitors will board boats from Loy fisheries.

13 - Bear Lake Marina. Bear Lake Yacht Club will sponsor a social and race. 752-3551.

18 - Edge of Cedars. Chaco Through Time and Space will be presented at 7 p.m. in the park auditorium. After a silent video Tom Vaughan will elaborate on the feature of Chacoan architecture and its regional significance. Free admittance. 678-2238.

24 - Antelope Island. Pioneer Day. Activites celebrating the Mormon pioneer's arrival in the Salt Lake Valley will be held at the historic Fielding Garr ranch house area, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 773-2941.

24 - Fort Buenaventura. Pioneer Skills Show. Call the park at 621-4808.

24-27 This is the Place. The Mormon pioneer's arrival in the Salt lake Valley will be celbrated at the park's Old Deseret Village. Activities from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 485-8391.

25 - This is the Place. The history of Utah's Pionner Day celebration will be discussed as Stephen Olsen presents a lecture entitled "Community Celebrations and Cultural Identity." Olsen's lecture begins at 7 p.m., in the park's Social Hall.

27 - Utah Lake. Channel Catfish Clinic 7 p.m. in the visitor center.

27 - Bear Lake Marina. Bear Lake Yacht Club is sponsoring a social and a race. 752-3551.

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27 -- Palisade. Golf Course Dedication. Nine new holes on the park's golf course will be dedicated. 835-6676.

August

All month - Fremont Indian. Art show in the park visitor center. 527-4631.

Fridays/Saturdays - Iron Mission. Craftspeople will share their pioneer skills and ideas at the park's Artist in Residencey series. 586--9290.

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