Special Events
Free One Day Fun Competitions for Youth
Utah Jazz Fun Shot
The Fun Shot is played by one individual. The player has one minute to score as many baskets as possible from any of the five (5) different shooting spots identified on the basketball court. Elementary and middle schools will be holding preliminary competitions, with winners advancing to the City Championships at the Marshall White Center. The overall state finalists in the different age groups will competes during a halftime of a Utah Jazz game.
Date: Saturday, January 2008
Time: To be determined
Place: To be determined
Divisions: Girls and Boys 5th & 6th, 7th & 8th, and 9th -12th grades
Cost: Free
NFL/Gatorade Punt, Pass and Kick
The Punt, Pass and Kick competition is a national program for youth ages 8 to 15. The event will be held in September at various Ogden City Parks. Participants have the chance to show off their skills in the areas of punting, passing and kicking. Age group winners advance to a sectional competition and winners at the sectional will compete at a halftime show of a National Football League Game.
Date: September 2008
Divisions: Girls and Boys 8 & 9, 10 & 11, 12 & 13, and 14 & 15 years olds
Cost: Free
Hershey Track and Field Meet
The annual Ogden City Hershey Track & Field meet is held at Ogden High School each June for youth ages 9 to 14. The program is designed for the beginner in track and field, and open to any boy or girl regardless of ability. Track & Field Events include a 50-yard dash, 44-yard dash, softball throw and standing long jump. Winners of each local event will advance to a District and then a State meet. Five children are chosen from each state final to form a regional team. These children, with chaperones, travel (all expenses paid) to the National Track & Field meet held in Hershey Pennsylvania.
Date: June 2008
Divisions: Girls and Boys 9 & 10, 11 & 12, and 13 & 14 years old
Cost: Free
MLB/Pitch, Hit & Run Competition
This annual Ogden City competition is held at Bonneville Park in May. Children ages 7 to 15 can demonstrate their baseball skills in pitching, hitting and running. Local winners advance to a sectional competition and winners from the sectional will qualify for a National Finals hosted by Major League Baseball.
One Day Fun Competitions For Youth
Date: May 2008
Division: Girls and Boys 7 & 8, 9 & 10 11 & 12 and 13 & 14 year olds
Cost: Free
Youth Classes
Ogden City Recreation Smart Start classes teach children age 3-5, and their parents, the basic skills and drills for basketball, baseball, and golf. Each class is limited to twenty children and their parents/guardian. Each child and parent receives a sport skill booklet and equipment for the class. The program teaches parents the proper fundamentals to teach their children in a fun atmosphere without the pressure of competition.
Date: January 2008
Cost: $40 per child & parent and is a 6 weeks program
Class Size: limited to 16 children and their parent/guardian
Date: May 2008
Cost: $40 per child & parent and is a 6 weeks program
Class Size: Is limited to 16 children and their parents/guardian
Golf
Date: July 2008
Cost: $40 per child & parent and is a 6 weeks program
Class Size: limited to 12 children and their parent/guardian
Come join Ogden Fishing Club! The Fishing Club starting in April, for children ages 6-13. The club provides two hours of instruction, all the fishing equipment along with fun, knowledgeable Division of Wildlife instructors. This class is limited to 40 children, so parent hurry in and sign up your child today! For more information please contact the Recreation Office at 629-8253.
Date: April 10, 17, 24 - May 1, 8, 15 2008
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $15 per child and is a 6 weeks program
Class Size: limited to 40 children and their parent/guardian
Learn to fish with your child! The Fishing Class will be held once a week for 5 weeks at Glasman Pond 1180 East 4600 South, this spring. The instructor will teach you and your child about poles, hooks, bobbers, casting, knot tying, bait, fly-fishing, bugs and how to cook your fish. You can register at the Ogden City Recreation Office, 1875 Monroe Blvd.
Date: October 2008
Cost: $25 per child and parent, this is a 5 weeks program
Class Size: Is limited to 10 children and their parent/guardian
This summer is a great time to learn to swim at the Lorin Farr Swimming Pool with our trained swim instructors! All youth age 4 and older will learn water safety plus how to improve their swimming strokes. Lessons range from water exploration for the younger swimmers to stroke refinement for older swimmers. Lessons are taught Monday through Thursday for a two weeks and each lesson is 45 minutes. Lessons are $30 per session.
Session 1: June 16 - June 26
Session 2: June 30 - July 10
Session 3: July 14 - July 23
Session 4: July 28 - August 6
Cost: $30 per session
The Ogden City summer Recreation Program encourages children to keep physically fit and active during the summer. Five parks throughout the city are staffed with experienced recreation leaders who supervise activities, games, sports, field trips and arts & crafts, water games and swimming. They also participate in special event such as the Pioneer Day's Children's parade and the Hershey Track meet. The five Parks are Bonneville, 4th Street/Romney, Grandview, Jaycee and Rolling Hills. The program is for elementary age children grades 1st - 5th. The program starts the second week of June and continues through early part of August, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There is $10 registration fee for Ogden residents and $20 for non-residents. Extra costs will apply when the children go to facilities requiring an admittance fee.
Date: June 2008
Days/Time: Monday- Friday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 Ogden residents and $20 non-residents
Ogden City Recreation Special Events
Outdoors Double Volleyball Tournaments -
For more information on Outdoor tournaments visit UOVA
Summerfest and Slam & Scram
Ogden City, in cooperation with the Utah Outdoor Volleyball Association, runs two exciting outdoor volleyball tournaments in the summer at Fourth Street Softball Complex at 502 Wall Avenue. The Ogden City Summerfest tournament is held in July and the Slam and Scram tournament August. All players receive a free tournament T-shirt, are entered into a prize drawing and all winner in each division receive awards! There is a division for all skill levels for men, women, junior and master players. Tournament fees are $15 per player that pre-register and $20 for day of the tournament.
Summerfest Outdoor Volleyball Tournament
Date: July 2008
Cost: Day of UOVA Member $20 per player / Non-UOVA Member $25 per player
Divisions: Men's & Women's Open, A, B, Novice and Masters 30 and Over, and 4's
Boys & Girls 12, 14, 16 and 18 & Under
Ogden's Second Annual Paddle Festival
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The 2nd Annual Paddle Festival is a one day festival, for anyone six and older. Participants will enjoy a variety of new recreational, whitewater and flat water kayaks, canoes, sculls, kite boarding and sailboats in a supportive and safe setting. The festival will offer boating clinics and workshops for beginners and intermediates, as well as informal competitions for more advanced athletes. Rounding out the experience will be live music, children's activities, and great food. The event will support the Utah Rivers Council and other statewide non-profit organizations working hard to protect Utah’s rivers and waterways for future generations.
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Date: Saturday, August 23, 2008
Location: Ogden’s Pineview Reservoir at Middle Inlet
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For more information visit: www.eddyflower.com/EventDetail.aspx?EventId=93 | 
