The Michigan Daily - Thursday, September 26, 1985 - Page 7 kBARB S BARBS By Barb McQuade M' club sports.... ,.high spirits, low funds They can't brag about athletic scholarships, and they don't hear the cheers of 100,000 fans. They don't even get their picture in a black-and- white program. But many of Michigan's club sports athletes have the dedication, if not the talent, of some of those on varsity teams. Members of some of Michigan's 40 sports clubs practice up to 14 hours a week. But mandatory and voluntary team practices and individual workouts are not the only commitments these students make for their sport. Because of the University's limited funding for club sports, most clubs must raise money on their own to'offset expenses. In addition to paying $25 dues each term, team members must devote time to running raffles, organizing tournaments, and selling everything from candy to athletic programs. Although the department of recreational sports allocates money to each club, it doesn't come close to covering the cost of travel, uniforms, officials, and equipment. So the athletes have to earn it them- selves. That's a lot of M&Ms. Grants from the general club fund differ according to assistant director Bob Chaddock. Clubs that have been in existence longer and have larger followings receive more money, he said, than some of the less-established ones. "Tradition," Chaddock explained, "has a lot to do with it." Chaddock works with the funds he receives from the department of recreational sports, which runs the intramural program, outdoor recreation, and campus recreational facilities. An increase in the deparmtment's budget, however, said director Mike Stevenson, would not necessarily provide more funding to sports clubs. Because of the number of participants in the drop-in program, he said, maintaining and improving facilities is the department's priority. To get the funding and recognition they feel they deserve, members of some sports clubs are seeking varsity status. The men's lacrosse club is "absolutely as talented," said club president Scott Miller, as the varsity teams at Michigan State, Notre Dame and Ohio State, three of Michigan's rivals. The Wolverines went 19-2 last year, a record that has remained consistent, he said, for the last 15 years. Players on the club have turned down lacrosse scholaships from other schools, Miller added, to attend Michigan for educational reasons. "We have the talent to go against these teams without the scouting or money they have." A financial boost from the University would help, though, allowing team members to concentrate on their sport and academics instead of on nickels and dimes. The importance of sports at the club level, however, is obvious to athletes who are not ready to commit themselves to a varsity sport, yet enjoy the chance to compete. "You get to participate on a team, but it's not as demanding," said Pam Kay, a member of the women's lacrosse team, which posted a 6-1 record last season, its first year in existence. "Dedication," she said, "depends on the individual." Players' attitudes are another advantage to club sports. "The people who are there really want to be there," said Naz Azarbayejani, a member of the women's crew club. Because no players receive scholarships, there is no resentment among teammates. "You feel closer as a team because no one's getting a free ride," she said. "Everyone's making the same sacrifice." The women's volleyball club serves, in some instances, as a training ground for the varsity team. "Players have moved up," said varsity volleyball coach Barb Canning, "typically every other year." The club is a good way for freshmen to keep up with school and with volleyball, and then make the team as a sophomore, said Canning, who serves as advisor to the club. Although club spikers may not spend as much time on the court as the varsity players do, Canning said, "they practice hard." Club sports members are, in most cases, dedicated athletes. And because of commitment to their sport they are willing to make the extra time and financial sacrifices. Michigan boasts one of the biggestclub sports programs in the country. By providing more funds to the department of recreational sports, the University could also make it the best. COACH CALLS OUTING 'WORST I'VE SEEN' \./ V i i \.Aii .wi ii i. A..! _1./__ .I i ii " V Toled By DAVE ARETHA Special to the Daily TOLEDO, Oh. - The Michigan field hockey team and its weak offensive attack was shot down by the twin- engined Rockets of the University of Toledo last night, 4-1. Toledo's Amy Hudson scored on a breakaway in the first half and twin sister Kathy slapped in two goals in the second half to drop Michigan's recod to 0-5-1. THE WOLVERINES who must have thought they were seeing double, seemed bewildered throughout the game. ) pOufldi "This is probably the worst I've seen us play," said Michigan coach Karen Collins. "We went back to doing a lot of things that I thought we had improved on. And that was a little disappointing." The Hudsons weren't the only Rockets who were firing, as Toledo outshot the Wolverines, 19-6. "THE REST of the team played very well around (the Hudsons)," said Collins. "The two are strong but it takes more than two people." The Wolverines got a morale boost, however, when midfielder Joan Taylor scored on a penalty stroke with Blue stickers Collins ...disappointed 8:30 left in the contest. It was Michigan's first goal in four and a half games. SPOR TS OF THE DAIL Y: NY lawyer spurred Billy's brawl But although the Wolverines have scored only twice this year, Collins is looking forward to Sunday's Big Ten opener against Michigan State. "I still think we have a good future ahead of us," she said. "And I think if we can start putting things together, the Big Ten season could be very positive for us." LIBERAL ARTS MAJORS... You're Needed All Over the World. Ask Peace Corps volunteers why their ingenuity and flexibility are as vital as their degrees. They'll tell you they are helping the world's poorest peoples attain self sufficiency in the areas of food production, energy conservation, education, economic develop- ment and health services. And they'll tell you about the rewards of hands on career experience overseas. They'll tell you it's the toughest job you'll ever love. PEACE CORPS BALTIMORE (AP) - An attorney from Binghamton, N.Y., says he's the guy who apparently sparked last weekend's fisticuffs between New York Yankees' manager Billy Martin and pitcher Ed Whitson. Albert J. Millus Jr., 29, says Whit- son was holding him by the throat when Martin interceded early Sun- day at a Baltimore hotel bar. Next thing Millus knew, Martin and Whit- son were in a fight and he was off the hook. The fight spilled out into the lobby and the parking lot, and Martin ended up with a broken arm and cracked ribs. Millus said he apparently raised Whitson's ire by staring while the pit- cher griped about the way Martin was treating him. Whitson pointed his finger and asked what business it was of his, Millus said. "I told him that if I was making $90,000 a year - I thought he was a rookie, and I thougt $90,000 was the salary minimum - I wouldn't be acting like a little kid." Millus, who still has a bruisec throat, didn't know Whitson had signed a five-year contract with the Yankees last winter for $4.5 million. Brewers 3, Orioles 0 MILWAUKEE (AP) - Randy Ready singled and doubled, scored twice, and made a key diving outfield grab against Baltimore as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Orioles 3-0 last night. Jaime Cocanower scattered eight hits and five walks to improve his record to 5-7 and break a four-game losing streak. The Brewers opened their scoring in the first inning. Ready singled with one out, moved to second on a wild pitch by Orioles starter Mike Flanagan, 4-5, then scored on a two- out single by Ted Simmons. Ready scored again in the Milwaukee third inning to widen the Brewers' lead to 2-0. With two outs, Ready doubled to left when outfielder Mike Young slipped on the wet out field grass. He came home on a single d d by Pau Molitor. Baltimore seriously threatened in the fourth and sixth innings, stranding two runners both times. Cocanower got . out of the first jam when designated hitter Larry Sheets groun- ded out with runners on second and third. Astros 6, Dodgers 4 HOUSTON (AP) - Kevin Bass hit his 14th homer of the season in the 10th inning to rally the Houston Astros to a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers last night. SQUAS is not only a vegetable! 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