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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: January 2008
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 10, 2008
Time: Registrations starts at 4:30pm, and the competition begins at 5:15pm.
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 will be held at a site to be determined later on May 3, 2008. The competition will be held in conjunction wth the Opening Ceremonies Celebration on May 3, from 9:30am to 4:00pm. Children ages 7 to 14 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.

Date: Saturday, May 3, 2008
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Division: Girls and Boys 7 & 8, 9 & 10 11 & 12 and 13 & 14 year olds
Cost: Free