CORPORATE GAMES DEADLINE APPROACHING

This year's Summer Corporate Games offer some unusual events, but company teams won't be able to participate unless they register by July 7.

The games, now in their fourth year under the direction of the Salt Lake City Parks and Recreation Department, are sponsored by the Deseret News, Golden Spoon Yogurt, Hardee's and IHC Health Plans.This year's program begins July 29 and it offers some unique activities, including a Frisbee contest and a raft race.

All companies in the Salt Lake metropolitan area are eligible to enter a team in one of three divisions according to the number of employees - 100 or less, 101 to 450, and those with 451 or more.

Entry fees, also based on company size, cover all expenses for referees, officials, food and similar expenses, but not T-shirts. Deadline to order shirts is July 7.

More than 5,000 participants from 80 area companies competed in last year's winter and summer corporate games and more are expected this year. Information, including other guidelines for participation, may be obtained by calling the parks and recreation department at 972-7839.

This year's games include archery, 5k run, horseshoes, rifle shoot, swimming, tennis, golf, softball, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, raft race and tug-of-war. Companies may select any of the events although all teams must participate in the raft race and tug-of-war.

The raft race will be held at Raging Waters, 1200 W. 1700 South, with the use of rubber tubes.