Sports & Recreation

Girls’ running program expands to Utah, Davis and Summit Counties

Submitted by David Wells, Senior Web Producer

Friday, March 1st, 2013, 1:43pm

According to statistics, only 11 percent of young girls get the recommended hour a day of recommended physical activity -- compared with 42 percent of boys.

Girls on the Run (GOTR), a non-profit organization, wants to change those statistics. They understand that exercise not only increases the health of our girls, but builds their self-esteem and confidence as well.

GOTR has had great success with its after-school program that is designed to promote physical, emotional and social development in 3rd – 5th grade girls through running and mentoring. The program provides team coaches and individual ‘running buddies’ to more than 800 girls in Salt Lake County as they train over 12 weeks for the annual 5k at Sugar House Park each spring and fall.

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Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride early registration through June 22

Submitted by Brittany Green-Miner, Fox 13 Web Content Producer

Thursday, June 14th, 2012, 7:23pm

This is a news release from Davis County.

Antelope Island State Park will be the venue for the 19th Annual Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride to be held on July 6th at 10:00 PM. This popular non-competitive bike ride is open to participants of all ages and starts at the Antelope Island Marina.

Early registration fees are available through June 22nd. Registration fees range from $17 - $27 and include a collector’s t-shirt, park entry, and refreshments (served until midnight).

The half way point is the historic Fielding Garr Ranch where refreshments are served and prizes (including a new bike from The Biker’s Edge) are awarded.

The entire route is twenty-two miles on an asphalt road. Event Planner, Neka Roundy, says “Bikers of all ages really like this ride. It is just fun for them. There is something special about being on the Island at night and seeing the lights on the mainland”.

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Davis Area CVB Promotes 'Tourism in your own Backyard' for all Davis County elementary students.

Submitted by David Wells, Senior Web Producer

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012, 11:28am

In 2005 the Davis Area CVB began a campaign “Have a Summer of Fun in Davis County” to help educate elementary students about tourism in Davis County by sending home over 35,000 flyers to every student at the end of the school year. The flyers list attractions, main events and cultural arts for students to visit through out the summer.

In 2006 a contest was added to encourage visitation and participation. All children that visited each of the venues received a validation stamp, brought in their flyer to the Davis Area CVB and received a Cool Prize. Their name was then entered into a Grand Prize Drawing to be eligible to win one of four Grand Prizes, a Lagoon Season Pass or a Cherry Hill Season Pass.

The campaign and contest have had a great response over the years not only from the kids but from the parents as well. This year the Davis Area CVB will be distributing over 43,000 flyers to the school district as well as the Davis County charter schools.

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Valley View Elementary students provide service at school

Submitted by David Wells, Senior Web Producer

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012, 11:03am

Valley View Elementary students provide service at school

Valley View Kids stepped up to provide service for their own school on May 21.

Kids volunteered during PE and recess to help spread wood chips around the playground.

"I am so impressed that the kids had the option of a free day for PE and many chose to help spread wood chips on the playground during PE and also during recess. I am so inspired by these kids. People that say kids just don't care anymore - have not met the kids at Valley View Elementary, stated PE teacher, "Cowboy" Ted Hallisey

Photos by Patty Trimble

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Sign up now for summer rec teams

Submitted by Brittany Green-Miner, Fox 13 Web Content Producer

Friday, May 4th, 2012, 7:15pm

WIth summer approaching, city recreation departments are registering for youth sports teams.

For information about Centerville's program, visit www.centervilleut.net.

For information about Farmington's Program, visit farmington.utah.gov.

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"The Deathly Shallows" Antelope by Moonlight bike ride, July 15

Submitted by Brittany Green-Miner, Fox 13 Web Content Producer

Thursday, July 14th, 2011, 12:20pm

This is a news release from Davis County.

The 18th Annual Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride will be held on July 15 at 10 p.m. This is a very popular, family-friendly bike ride on Antelope Island by the light of the full moon. Registration will be available at the ride beginning at 7:30 p.m. on July 15 .

The Biker's Edge in Kaysville is offering a new bike as one of the many prizes. There will also be prizes for those who dress up or decorate their bikes according to this year's theme, “The Deathly Shallows”. Judging for the costumes will be at 9:45 p.m. at the Marina.

“The costumes and the decorated bikes are part of what makes this ride unique”, says Barry Burton, Davis County Planning Director and President of Friends of Antelope Island. “Participants just have so much fun on this ride, I think it is the 'funnest' ride of the whole year.”

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Spring conditions and high water impacts on Uintah-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Submitted by Brittany Green-Miner, Fox 13 Web Content Producer

Friday, June 10th, 2011, 2:02pm

This is a news release from the National Forest Service.

Areas on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest continue to be affected by high water and lingering snowpack. The areas affected are Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, Millcreek Canyon, American Fork Canyon, North Slope of the High Uintas, Mirror Lake Highway, Stansbury Mountain Range, Weber River area near Kamas and Blacksmith Fork in the Logan area.

Forest visitors need to adhere to road closure signage or blockades. Travelers should not attempt to cross roads where water is flowing across. Parents should keep children and pets away from rivers, streams, and riverbanks. Fast-moving rivers and streams are extremely powerful and dangerous.

Saturated soils continue to cause unstable conditions, rock slides, slumps, and erosion which present a danger to visitors. Public health and safety are a priority for the Forest Service and may necessitate road closures or delayed openings of campgrounds, trails, and recreation areas.

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