Summer Skate Series
Park City Recreation presents Utah’s premier skate competition series at the Park City Skate Park. The last event of the series will be held Saturday, Aug. 24, at 11 a.m. Six divisions cater to all levels of skaters, and there are great prizes. Pre-register at Epic Boardshop, the PC MARC or online at parkcityrecreation.org for $10 ($15 day-of). Space is limited and helmets are required. For info, visit parkcityrecreation.org or call 615-5400.
Lacrosse Registration
Park City Youth Lacrosse registration opened on Aug. 10. More details are available at parkcitylacrosse.org. PCYLO looks forward to seeing everyone this fall.
Free Lunchtime Learning
Certified health coach Lisa Fountain will lead a discussion about “The Sugar Blues” on Wednesday, Aug. 14, noon to 1 p.m. at the PC MARC. While excess sugar is the leading cause of many ailments, it is also an important part of our diets. Participants are invited to bring their own lunches and learn why sugar is the answer, not the problem. For info visit parkcityrecreation.org or call 615-5400.
Basin Rec Flag Football
It’s time to sign up for Basin Recreation’s NFL Flag Football. Games and practices will be held at the Fieldhouse from Aug. 26 through Oct. 18 starting with player evaluations. Registration is open to first through sixth graders. Cost is now $75 per player. To register and view game schedules, go to www.basinrecreation.org , call (435) 655-0999 , or visit the Fieldhouse.
Fall Soccer
Fall is fast approaching, so it’s time to sign up for Basin Recreation Fall Soccer. Boys’ and girls’ teams, grades Kindergarten through 9, will practice and play games twice a week from Aug. 19 to Oct. 12. Preschoolers will practice and play games once a week. Cost is now $80 per player or $70 for preschoolers. To register and to view game schedules, go to www.basinrecreation.org , call (435) 655-0999 , or visit the Fieldhouse.
Swing for Sports
Join Basin Recreation for the first Swing for Sports golf tournament on Saturday, Sept. 7 at Park City Golf Course. Four-person teams will play in a scramble format with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Enjoy sports-themed hole challenges with prizes along the course. All proceeds will help underprivileged youth in our community stay active in sports programs at an affordable cost through our scholarship program. For more information and to register, visit www.basinrecreation.org or call (435) 655-0999 .
Basin Rec Guided Hike
Explore Basin Recreation’s vast trail system with a free guided hike. Hikes last an hour and a half to two hours. The trails staff picks a different trail every few weeks during the summer. See the website for a full list of dates and locations. Be sure to pack plenty of water and sunscreen. For more information and last-minute updates, visit www.basinrecreation.org, like Snyderville Basin Recreation on Facebook, or call (435) 649-1564.
Girls’ Water Ramp Camp
Calling all girls! Come to Axis Freeskiing’s All Girls Water Ramp Camp and spend two fun-filled days with women coaches from Axis Freeskiing at the Utah Olympic Park. Jump on the trampolines and ski into the pool learning new tricks and perfecting old ones. There will be additional fun activities and a video of the camp experience at the end. The camp is for ages 7 and up and caters to both beginner and advanced skiing levels. The second session will run Aug. 15-16. Registration costs $95. Email [email protected] or visit www.axisfreeride.com to sign up.
Adult Learn to Play
Want to improve your hockey game? Need some extra ice time? Park City Ice Arena is offering another Adult Learn to Play. Classes will be on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. The cost is $70. Sign up online at www.parkcityice.org or call the front desk at (435) 615-5707.
Paddleboard Fitness and Yoga Classes
Park City Standup Paddleboarding offers on-the-water yoga classes every Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. PC SUP also offers paddleboard fitness classes on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10 a.m. The classes cost $20 each and include a board rental. PC SUP is located at 1375 Deer Valley Dr. Log on to supstats.com for more information.
Mountain Trails Foundation Needs Volunteers
The Mountain Trails Foundation needs volunteers for several upcoming events, including the Park City Marathon on Aug. 17, the Mid Mountain Marathon on Sept. 7 and the Tour des Suds on Sept. 15. The most pressing need is for aid stations and course marshals at the Park City Marathon. This event is a huge fundraiser for the trail system and will have about 2,000 athlete-participants. To sign up, please go to www.mountaintrails.org and click on the volunteer page. Next to each event you will find a link to the online signup.
Skateboard Camp at Park City Skate Park
Park City Recreation has the area’s best skaters teaching children to skate this summer. Helmets and pads are required with equipment available upon request. Weekly morning sessions (Monday through Thursday) are available through Aug. 15 with classes for all levels including beginners-only. Private and semi-private lessons are also available. For info and registration, visit parkcityrecreation.org or call 615-5400.
Summer Swim Lessons
Park City Recreation offers summer swim lessons for all age groups and ability levels, six months to 13 years. There are various session lengths and day options on weekdays, evenings and Saturdays. Register now as class sizes are limited. Visit parkcityrecreation.org or call 615-5400.
Pickleball at the PC MARC
One of the fastest-growing sports in America, Pickleball is now offered at the PC MARC. This fun sport has simple rules and lots of action. Racquet-sport enthusiasts and newcomers are welcome to play on the MARC’s three indoor Pickleball courts Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon. Fee is $3 per player. For info call 615-5400.
Learn to Swim at Silver Mountain
Youth swim lessons at Silver Mountain Sports Club are offered throughout the summer. There are eight half-hour lessons in each session, with one instructor for every four children. For more information on the Silver Mountain aquatics program, please contact Tyler Pim at (435) 649-6670 ext. 107 or online at www.SilverMountainSwimming.com.
Couples League at PC Golf Club
The Couples League, for beginning to advanced golfers, is new for 2013 at the Park City Golf Club. Handicaps are not used and you do not have to be a member of the USGA. It’s a great time, so come out and meet other golfers and enjoy the game. Please go to www.parkcitygolfclub.org for more information.
Summer Junior Tennis Camp
Summer camps at the PC MARC have begun for beginner and intermediate players ages 7 to 14. Two-day, three-day and five-day camps are offered from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The $45 daily fee includes a T-shirt and prizes on “Game Day.” For registration, visit ParkCityRecreation.org or call (435) 615-5400.
Aquafit at the PC MARC
Instructors at the PC MARC will offer a great cardio and water resistance-based workout at the PC MARC leisure pool. Classes will be held Monday through Friday, 8 to 9 a.m. All levels and ages 16 and over are welcome. Fees are $9 for residents, $12 for visitors. For info, visit parkcityrecreation.org or call 615-5400.
Summer Day Camp
Park City Recreation’s professional staff will guide your child age six to 12 through exciting summer days filled with sports, games, arts and crafts and field trips. Full-summer, weekly and daily drop-in campers are welcome. Camp runs through Aug. 20, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the City Park Recreation Building. For info and to register, visit ParkCityRecreation.org or call 615-5400.
Swim Lessons and Teams
Park City Recreation has your swim needs covered. Summer swim lessons are offered weekdays and Saturday mornings. Evening lessons run Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register online at parkcityrecreation.org or call 615-5400 for details.
Basin Rec Summer Camps
Come for a day, a week, or the whole summer for new and classic Basin Recreation adventures. Check out the most popular camps like the Sailing Adventure Camp, mountain-biking camps, All-Out Adventure Camp, and Mini-Adventure Camp. Space is limited, so register ASAP. To sign up, visit www.basinrecreation.org, call (435) 655-0999 or stop by the field house.
Youth Summer Recreation programs
Programs offered are adventure camps, tennis camps, skateboard camps, summer day camp, soccer programs, dirt-jump clinics and swim lessons. Register online at www.parkcityrecreation.org or call 615-5400 for more information.
Youth/Adult Dirt-Jump Camps
Park City Recreation will hold youth and adult dirt-jump camps and clinics throughout the summer at the Park City Dirt-Jump Park. Dirt-jump instructors will help riders advance in the sport of progressive mountain biking. Sessions are an hour per day for three days, Mondays through Wednesdays. For more info and to register, visit ParkCityRecreation.org or call 615-5400.