Hello all and sundry!
Welcome to a new support year. We are looking forward to having a bunch of events that have been on hold for the past couple of years to be coming back. That means we could be having an extremely busy support season. Make sure you come and check in this Events list to see events that are in the near future and check the calendar for events throughout the year.
We hope to be having one of our Support Coordinator training sessions just after the first of the year. If you are interested in becoming a support coordinator please send me an email to mickey@utahsag.org.
If you are aware of an event that needs to be listed please contact me at mickey@utahsag.org.
For those events where we have been asked to assist with the support we will have links in the event info here and on the calendar so you can register to volunteer right from here.
We do our best to make sure everyone has an opportunity to volunteer for each event, so we will continue to also inform our "members" via email. If you are not already on our email list please click here to add yourself to the list.
This section is only for near future current events that have a volunteer signup process already set up. If you want to see events that are further into the future, or for events supported by other clubs/groups, please go to the calendar where you can view events throughout the year.
If you are an event manager or the HAM/SAG/Support manager of an event that you would like to have listed please send an email to mickey@utahsag.org.
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Quartzfest January 23 - 29, 2022
QuartzFest is a week-long ham radio, camping, learning and living event.
Roadrunner camping, La Paz Valley Rd, Quartzsite, AZ - US95 at La Paz Rd.
QuartzFest 2020, celebrating its 25th anniversary, is an ARRL Specialty Convention being held January 19 to 25, 2020 near Quartzsite, Arizona in the United States. No other hamfest in the world brings together in one gathering so much innovation in mobile antenna systems, mobile ham shacks, recreational vehicles, portable and mobile EMCOMM systems, off-the-grid living, alternative energy and radio education.
QuartzFest is special in part because it comes to life each year, rising from nothing in a remote area of the Sonoran desert in the southwestern USA. Hundreds of Hams and their families and friends choose to unplug from their daily lives, travel to and setup this desert community, and immerse themselves in this week-long one-of-a-kind ham radio, camping, learning and living event.
The educational classes at QuartzFest offer something for everyone including those new to ham radio or even the most seasoned veteran.
More information at https://quartzfest.org/
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Announcing the 2022 Utah VHF Society Swap Meet & Annual Meeting
Davis County Legacy Events Center, building #2 (151 S. 1100 W. Farmington)
Saturday, 26 February, 2022
The Utah VHF Society is pleased to announce the annual swap meet, scheduled to be held on Saturday, 26 February, 2022. The location is the same as in recent years - the Davis County Legacy Events Center, building #2 (151 S. 1100 W. Farmington).
Barring any (currently) unforseen circumstances, please reserve this date and join us there where you may buy, sell, and trade your "stuff" - not to mention see friends that you haven't seen for a while.
Please make an extra effort to pay your dues in advance using whatever method you prefer (via PayPal, mail a check) so the wait time in line can be minimized: Those who are "paid up" won't have to wait as long in line.
If you don't know when your Utah VHF Society membership expires and/or you need information about how to renew, that information may be found on the Utah VHF Society web site.
More details about this event on the Utah VHF Society web site.
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Emigration Canyon Half Marathon & 10-Miler
Saturday, April 2, 2022
The majestic beauty of Utah’s Wasatch Mountain range is on full display throughout the winding, hilly course at the annual running of the Salt Lake Emigration Canyon Half Marathon & Relay, which moved in recent years from a late summer running in August up to April.
The race draws nearly 400 runners each year for a point-to-point race that starts at Mountain Dell Golf Course in the mountains east of downtown and finishes at the Marriott University Park Hotel on the edge of the city.
From the starting line on the frontage road near the golf course, runners follow the roadways into East Canyon and then into Emigration Canyon, making their way through Mountain Dell Canyon, Little Tree Hill and Rattlesnake Point on their way toward the finish line.
Information on how to volunteer to assist in this event coming soon.
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2022 Salt Lake City Marathon and Bike Tour
Saturday, April 23, 2022
Olympic Legacy Bridge - George S. Eccles building at the U of U
Where Beauty Meets Determination
You need to experience Salt Lake City to believe it. The Salt Lake City Marathon is challenging, yet beautiful. It’s what you make it and the team at High Altitude Special Events Management are here to support your pursuit towards greatness. We’re showing you the way. Now show us your determination!
If you are interested in assisting with this event please contact Thor Femenias directly at thorcomradio@gmail.com
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2022 East Canyon Road Race & Public Ride
Saturday, April 16, 2022
Start/finish at Big Rock Campground in Morgan UT.
EVENT COURSE
Starts and Finishes at Big Rock Campground, 1/2 mile east of East Canyon Resort.
60 Mile Men's & Women's Cat 1/2/3/ Course :
It starts at Big Rock Campground, goes to Henefer, and continues to Echo Canyon. Turns around at the end of Echo Canyon, back through Henefer, and finish back at Big Rock Campground.
40 Mile Women's Course :
It starts at Big Rock Campground, goes to Henefer, continues to the mouth of Echo Canyon mouth, turns around, and finishes back at Big Rock Campground.
14 Miles Junior Course:
Starts at Big Rock, goes up to Hogs Back, turns around, and finishes at Big Rock Campground.
Public Rider/NOVICE/Cat 5
Can ride 40 or 60 Miles
Information on how to volunteer to assist with this event will be coming soon.
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2022 Salt Flats Endurance Run
May 6, 2022 6:00am – May 7, 2022, 7:30pm
Bonneville Salt Flats International Speedway
Bonneville Speedway Road, Wendover, UT 84083, USA
Bonneville Salt Flats International Speedway, Bonneville Speedway Road, Wendover, UT 84083, USA
Welcome to the Salt Flats Endurance Runs or as we like to call it SFER
This event is actually 3 separate courses operating during the event
The courses all start at the Bonneville Salt Flats Speedway at 0700hrs, and run the same section of Salt Flats that the land-speed records are set each year at "Speed week". After 13 miles of salt and three miles of mud-flats, the runners connect up with the "Islands", mountain peaks that rise out of the salt and seem to float like islands on a white sea. 50k runners will run out to the "No Post" Aid Station at15.5 miles, and then reverse the course for an exact 50k.
50 Mile and 100 Mile runners will run along rolling hills and connect two and four significant climbs respectively along the remainder of the course, and the 100 milers will even cross into Nevada where the Donner-Reed Party left Utah on their way to their fateful encounter with the harsh Sierra Nevada Mountains. All three courses finish back at the starting line.
This event presents the unique opportunity for Ham Radio Operators to “Stress Test” their equipment in one of the harshest environments known to man.
This event will stress you as an operator and your equipment to its fullest potential.
The weather at this time of year can be everything from sunny and low 80's to blowing snow and low 20's.
The salt desert is a unique environment, and wind is generally a constant. As a result, if the winds are high, the aid stations may not have shade canopies as you’ll find in many of the other 100’s. Plan accordingly.
With all of this excitement it makes you feel like you’re on a distant planet or in a Star Wars Movie.
This is a 36-hourevent that requires the use of high power (minimum 25 watts) VHF/UHF
Amateur Radio voice operations.
It also allows you as an operator to experiment with some of your own “Home Brew” inventions as communications back to Net Control can sometimes become a challenge all on its own.
One example of this is one operator that has staffed this event from the beginning has discovered that using a remote cross band repeater, allows the operator to gain access to one of the mountain top repeaters while being at the aid station that is tucked inside of a cove.
Another operator has found that using a remote base unit allows the operator to use a handheld at the aid station and then uses the high-power remote base to transmit to Net Control.
The options are truly endless and this event is always throwing us different situations that get to be solved.
We have 15 Aid stations and multiple Net Control slots that need Ham Radio Support. Not all positions are for the full 36 hours of the event.
So, making this into a day trip or a weekend event is possible.
We encourage EARLYSIGNUP as most of the station assignments fill up quite quickly.
Also, if any NEW HAMS that have received their “Ticket” during the COVID-19 era, and have not been able to participate in a field event or who would just like some additional training in a real-life event, please contact us and we will assign you to one of the stations that meets your needs for hands on training/experience
If you would like to volunteer to assist with this event please send an e-mail to UTTHREAT@Gmail.com
They will then communicate directly with you to confirm and assign you to an Aid Station for the event.
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2022 Front Runner Metric Century
Saturday, May 7, 2022 ⋅ 7:00am – 5:30pm
700 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84104, USA
The 11th Annual Front Runner® Metric Century Bicycle Ride will be held on May 7th 2022. The Front Runner® Metric Century bicycle ride is the perfect way to start your season.
Front Runner Century Bicycle ride - Salt Lake City - Enjoy bicycling 100km (62 miles) along the Wasatch Front, from Salt Lake City to Ogden with less than 700 feet of total climbing, making this the perfect spring tune-up bicycle century ride.
The Front Runner® Metric Century is a one-of-a-kind cycling event in northern Utah and a fully supported charity bicycle ride with aid stations approximately every 15 miles. Add the option for a finish line catered meal (*purchased separately*) and refuel immediately afterward.
The bicycle ride starts in downtown Salt Lake City at the multi-modal hub, 700 W 200 S Salt Lake City, and ends at Ogden’s historic railroad depot. At the end of the bicycle ride, enjoy a unique return to Salt Lake City via UTA’s Front Runner® train.
So hop on your saddle and join us on May 7th, 2022 for this amazing Utah bike ride!
Proceeds benefit the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, U.S. Navy & Air Force Volunteer groups.
We are looking for the following positions:
Net Control (2)
Rest Stop Comms (9)
SAG (5)
Shuttle (1)
Motorcycle Mobile (2)
Bicycle Ride Marshal (10)
Staff Shadow (2)
If you would like to volunteer to assist with this event then please fill out this form.
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2022 Ride with the Angels
May 14, 2022 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Copperton Park, 8700 10305 S, Copperton, UT 84006, USA
Our ride originated as the “Rolling Rivalry” bike ride between supporters of the University of Utah and Brigham Young University as a friendly competition to raise money for charity. 2011 was the first year that Angel’s Hands Foundation was the selected as the charity of choice.
The ride began at the football stadium of one school and ended at the football stadium of the other. Each year the starting point alternated between schools. The ride transitioned to Ride with the Angels in 2013 with the move of the ride start and end to Copperton Park. The ride has continued annually as Ride with the Angels since then.
Our mission is to fund raise for the benefit of Angel’s Hands Foundation and help provide financial resources to improve the lives of individuals with rare and undiagnosed diseases.
To provide a unique ride experience where participants have an opportunity can interact with AHF families and see first hand where there donated dollars are spent.
Information on how to volunteer for this event will be coming soon.
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2022 Tim Wangsgaard Memorial Ride - Ride For Education
May 21, 2022 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Snow Horse Elementary School, 1095 Smith Ln, Kaysville, UT 84037, USA
Hello USEA Ride for Education participants current and past! We will be having our 2022 Ride on May 21, 2022. The event will start at Snow Horse Elementary and has the same options as before. Participants who are already registered will have their registration already roll over. Plus, we are offering a $15 dollar post ride meal option. This meal consists of a pulled pork sandwich, chips, a cookie, and a drink. Already registered participants will not pay this fee. This option will available for purchase on the checkout process. We hope to see you there!
Jeremiah Sniffin
Ride for Education Director
A comfortable metric century ride through scenic countryside through Weber and Davis County. Enjoy an exciting mixture of plains and hills throughout Northern Utah. Fully supported.
This ride raises funds to provide an education scholarship to family members of Utah school employees.
In loving Memory of Tim Wangsgaard a lifetime educator who left us too soon…
For more information about the ride please go to http://rideforeducation.org/
If you would like to volunteer for this event please follow this link: https://forms.gle/iSU9c8wfRxQuZ7hPA
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If your club/group has an event that they would like to have added to the calendar please send an email to mickey@utahsag.org with the details.
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