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.
MIDNITE MOON 3.6 MILES. From Alta Canyon Sports Center, a 3.6 mile midnite run at midnite August 9, $12 pre-reg.
PROVO RIVER TRAIL HALF MARATHON. August 10. Fourth annual race. Pick up registration at running stores. Catch a bus at 6:30 a.m. Race starts at 7:15 a.m. at the top of South Fork Canyon in Provo Canyon. No morning-of-race registration. For more info, 372-1301. $15 before 24. $20 after.
MORTON INTERNATIONAL RACE FOR LIFE. A two mile walk and 5K run from the Ogden Airport August 10 at 7 a.m. $12 pre-reg, $15 day of.
VERNAL DINOSAUR TRIATHLON. August 10, a 1.5 mile swim, 42K cycle and 10K. Mandetory meeting August 9. 781-5486, 789-2062, 789-5317 or write 152 E. 100 N., Vernal, Utah 84078.
SYRACUSE CITY HALF MARATHON. August 10, Buses leave Syracuse City Hall at 6:30 a.m. Antelope Island to Syracuse. $15 before August 9, $20 day of. 776-3848.
WASATCH COUNTY FAIR DAYS 10K. From Wasatch High School in Heber on August 10 at 8 a.m. Pre-reg $12, day of $15. 654-1661.
MYSTERY MOUNTAIN RUN. Start City Creek Canyon Park near Capitol on Aug. 17 at 8 a.m. Between 10 and 12K. 583-6281.
GREAT SALT LAKE HALF MARATHON. Saturday, Aug. 24 the Clearfiled Rec. and PHC Davis Hospital host the 3rd annual Great Salt Lake Half Marathon. The fast, flat course begins in Clearfield and ends on Antelope Island. Registration is $17 before Aug. 17 and $18 after. 774-7270.
BRYCE CANYON RIM RUN. A five mile run from Ruby's Inn next to Bryce Canyon starting at 9 a.m. $15. 834-5341. Cost includes rodeo ticket.
TRIATHLON. The East Canyon Habitat for Humanity Triathlon/Biathlon will be Aug. 31. 1K swim, 40K bike, 10K run. Biathlon will be 40K bike and 10K run. Bike helmets mandatory. 583-6281.
RUNAWAY 5K. Parent Support Inc. is seeking sponsors for the 9th Annual Runaway 5K held Saturday, Sept. 21 at Sugarhouse Park. Sponsors will appear on trophies, banners and race materials. Business' and individuals can also donate prizes or runner's refreshments. Contact Cara Bryant 264-2304.
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. Sessions begin Aug. 5. Fee is $25. 561-0075.
TOURNAMENT - Aug. 30 to Sept. 2. Bank One Labor Day tournament at Park City. 268-0505.
TOURNAMENT - Sandy City Singles Tennis Tournament Aug. 19-24. Junior men's and women's divisions will be held for novice through advanced players. $16 juniors, $18 men's and women's. Deadline Monday, August 12
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.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SHOWCASE. A showcase for upcoming high school seniors and juniors at SUU August 15-17 hosted by major league international scout. 106 entrants will be forced to stay in University supervised dorms. 1-800-ROCK-BBU.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF BASEBALL will begin fall leages on August 24 consisting of 7 weekend doubleheaders, playing 14 games. The season will commence Oct. 12 with an all-star tournament Oct. 25-27 in Mesquite Nev. and St. George Utah. Age divisions are 9-11, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18. 1-800-rock-BBU.
Basketball
A LEAGUES - Salt Lake County Parks and rec is now taking application for the 1996 Fall basketball leagues to begin Sept 9 for seven weeks. Cost is $230 per team. 468-2560.
Cycling
ANTELOPE ISLAND BIKE RIDE. August 2 ride on the Antelope Island causeway for the benefit of the Arc of Davis County. Riders may ride causeway or additional island loop. $16 pre-reg, $18 day of.
UTAH CENTENNIAL BIKE TOUR. August 18-25 on the byways and hamlets 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.
Softball
SIGNUP. Girls 14 and under can signup for Pacer Softball on Aug. 7, 5:30 p.m., at Vista Park, 1950 W. 4900 South. 280-1417.
SL COUNTY PARKS AND REC is still accepting applications for the 1996 women's, men's and coed slowpitch leagues. $250 per team. 468-2560.
Soccer
INDOORD. Salt Lake County Northwest recreation center is taking applications for a youth indoor league. Fee is $10 per player.
30 AND OVER. 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.
LEAGUE. Kearns Youth League. Girls and boys mixed, $55. 659-0105.
Volleyball
CO-ED DOUBLES TOURNAMENT. On Sunday, Aug. 11 at 9 a.m. at the Cottonwood Complex Salt Lake Country Parks and Rec. is sponsoring a co-ed doubles tournament. Pre-reg is $10 per player for UOVA members and $15 for non-memebers. A, B, Novice, Masters and Juniors divisions. 253-4404.
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.
BOOK SIGNING. Kirkham's is sponsoring a signing of "A Visual Journey Back Through Time, Glen Canyon before Lake Powell on Aug. 8 from 6-9 p.m. Slide show and question period included.
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 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.
FOOTBALL. Adult Flag Football sponsored by the Utah Football Association. Season begins August 20. 5-on-5 non-contact and 8-on-8 limited contact. 944-9251.
HOCKEY. Western Inline Hockey Association starting a league to play every Saturday, ages 16 and up. 825-9312.
HOCKEY. Utah Grizzlies Youth Hockey Street Growlers clinics will be held August 3 at West Valley City Boston Market from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Both are free with equipment provided. 530-7166.
JR. RACQUETBALL. Drop in leagues are scheduled at Alta Canyon Sports form 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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.
REI. Tuesday, Aug. 6 Erica Riddle of "Rocky Mountain Rescue Dogs" will discuss pets on the trail including dog etiquette in outdoors. All REI clinics are free of charge and begin at 7 p.m. at REI (3285 E. 3300 South). Call 486-2100.
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.
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.
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.
STATE PARKS CALENDAR
AUGUST
All Month Fremont Indian Art Show, in the park visitor center. Call Dee Hardy at 527-4631.
Fridays, Saturdays - Iron Mission. Craftspeople will share their pioneer skills and ideas at the park's Artist In Residency series. Call the park at 586-9290.
8 - This Is The Place. Social dancing in the Mormon west, during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, will be the subject of Craig Miller's lecture "Dance Traditions of Old Deseret." Miller's lecture begins at 7 p.m., at the park's Social Hall. Call the park at 584-8392.
9 & 10 - Bear Lake Marina. Bear Lake Yacht Club sponsoring 25th Anniversary and race.
10 - Jordanelle. The Jordanelle Triathalon, consisting of swimming, running and bicycle events, will be held. Sponsored by the Police Officers Association. Call Jo Garuccio at 272-0854 or 521-6040, ext. 4169.
10 & 11 - Starvation. Fifth Annual Walleye Classic Tournament. Two person teams compete in this fishing tournament. The team whose total catch of walleye weighs the most wins a cash prize. The park entrance fee is $4 and the camping fee $10. Call Alice Larsen at 722-4598.
10 & 11 - Antelope Island. The historic Fielding Garr ranch house will be open for public tours, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. each day. On August 10, at 2 p.m., "Dance Traditions of Deseret" will be presented. Regular park entrance fee charged. Call the park at 773-2941.
15 - Edge of the Cedars. "The Changing Native American" will be presented in the park's auditorium at 7 p.m. Speaker Roberta Windchief will address the issues of cultural conflict and change in Native American society, using examples from her own experience. Free admittance. Call 678-2238.
17 - Fremont Indian. Kids Centennial Celebration Fishing Derby, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Clear Creek. Children 11 years of age and under. Prizes, fun and fishing demos. Regular park entrance fee charged. Held as part of the park's Birthday celebration. Call Pete Weimer at 527-4631.
17 - Fremont Indian. Park's Birthday Party/Centennial Celebration, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. The park will celebrate its Ninth Birthday and Utah's Centennial with cake, punch, concessions, films, guided tours of the park and Clear Creek Canyon and a children's fishing derby. Teepees will be set up and American Indian and mountain man crafts can be purchased. Regular park entrance fee charged. Call the park at 527-4631.