WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1959 T HE MICHIGAN DAILY PAGE SEVEN WAA Offers Sports Clubs For Women ActivitiesoTo Include Inexperienced Players, Experts in All Groups Because every coed at the Uni- versity automatically becomes a member of the Women's Athletic Association, the organization, now in its 60th year, has a program geared to meet the tastes of both the inexperienced and advanced player in a host of activities. Eleven sport clubs, two dance groups, inter-house tournaments and special projects will open their doors for student participation as the year progresses. While some of these clubs, which have a combined program of recreation and education, are open only to women, member- ship in others is composed of both men and women. The groups open only to women 8 vary from such sport clubs as golf, tennis, field hockey, rifle, basket- ball and bowling to coaches and officials club, a group which works for national ratings, Michifish, the synchronized swimming club, and Camp Counselors Club for those interested in out-of-doors and camping activities: To. give the incoming freshman a better idea of what these clubs do, managers of each group have briefly summarized their organi- zation's activities. Bowling Club-To further inter- est in bowling on campus, to im- prove the skill of the members, and just plain wholesome fun is the aim of the Bowling Club, open to all coeds. According to the manager, Eileen Harmer, the beginner will have a chance to improve his game under the tutelage- of, Miss Helen Stewart, of the women's Physical Education Department, and other club members. Possible activities for the year include co-rec bowling and divid- ing the bowlers into two main lea- gues for competition. However, the actual plans are decided by the club members as is the case in most of the other clubs. Basketball Club-Meeting every Friday afternoon at Barbour Gym, members of the Basketball Club hope to improve their skill in the sport and find recreational op- portunities. Asked by club manager, Miss Margaret Bell, to come dressed to play at the first organizational meeting, Friday, Nov. 14, the Bas- ketball Club's agenda will consist of coaching hints, playdays with other schools and intraclub games. Any coed on campus is eli- gible todJoin this WAA organiza- *hr .Coeds, Men To Compete in 'Co-rec' Activities .1 __r_ S PUTTING GREEN-A beginners golf class practices putting on the green at Palmer Field with Stockwell Hall in the background. From here th e students "graduate" to the course where they try their newly-acquired skills in competition. T he WAA Golf Club welcomes into its ranks any women who have had "some playing experience," and offers an opportunity for valuable practice and perfection of strokes. * * * tion, which convenes during the winter sports' season. Coaches and Officials Club - Marion Charvat, manager, encour- ages anyone interested in finding out more about the games of vol- leyball, basketball, and softball to join this group which promotes leadership qualities which can be of use in and out of college. Members have a chance to take written and practical exams given by Washtenaw County officials. Those passing the comprehensive tests are given national, local and intramural ratings. Individuals then possessing na- tional or local ratings receive fees for officiating intramural games and high school contests in the surrounding area. During the meetings rules are discussed and difficulties clari- fied, and the correct signals and timing and scoring methods are demonstrated. These techniques are put to good use by members who officiate in classes and for the other sport clubs. Golf Club-Golf's a game that entails a lot of practice and, ac- cording to Golf Club Manager, Dorothy Clarkson, coeds who have perfected their swing this summer can continue to improve their game by joining this WAA Club. * * * 4'> * * * Miss Clarkson added that the organization welcomes into its ranks any women who have had "some playing experience." Highlights of the fall season will be a meet with the Golf Club of Michigan State Normal College and tryouts for the Women's Golf Team, which is composed of the eight players on campus who turn in the lowest scores. Valuable tips are given to the members of the Club by advisor Mrs. Violet Hanley, a veteran golfer who was chosen the first manager of the Ryder Cup Team, the first women's golf team to play abroad. sions on various types of camps. Guest speakers in the field fre- quently are on.the meetings' agen- da. Rifle Club-In existence at the University since 1924, the Rifle Club once was connected with the ROTC, and officers taught the members in Army style. Now the club has its range open four nights a week at the WAB. Because of limited space in the building, each member chooses a night and comes down each week from 7 to 9 p.m. For the coming year Judith Hirschfield, manager, has sched- "Co-rec" activities, while a rela- tively new cog in the Women's Athletic Association's program, nevertheless has developed as one of the most popular phases of the W.A.A. program. Although the organization is a women's association, the fact that many times participation by men; as well as women often increases the quality of a group's program has opened the doors to men in many of the clubs. In addition to club activities, co-rec tournaments in volleyball and softball are held each year along with the weekly WAA-spon- sored IM Night where "U" stu- dents use the squash and handball courts, the swimming pool, and gymnasium, Modern Dance Club-Male or female, freshman or grad, exper- ienced or just wishing to learn, anyone who is interested in mod- ern dance may join this WAA co- rec group. While members learn tech- niques and composition in the medium of modern dance they also take part in a schedule of events. In addition to the annual Christ- mas and spring programs, last year's agenda included two ex- change dance programs with Mich- igan State College, choreography and dancing for a series of TV shows, and work with the Speech Department. Plans for the coming season as outlined by Manager Amy Mc- Avity will center about the con- tinuation of the exchange pro- gram with MSC, work in the pro- duction phases of the theater such as the study of make-up and lighting, and principles of choreo- graphy, in addition to techniques. Badminton Club-Skills in this sport are taught by an instructor in the Women's Physical Educa- tion Department. At the weekly meetings open to anyone who has played bad- minton before, inter-club tour- naments featuring women's sin- gles, men's singles and mixed doubles matches will be con- ducted. IM Building To Be Open FridayNights Among the many abbreviations used by University students, IM can be heard time and time again. While the letters usually refer to intramural activities, in its cam- pus usage the abbreviation may denote the Intramural Building or Intramural Night, which is ev- ery Friday night, or Co-recrea- tional Nights at the building. For every Friday night all the building's facilities are open to men and women, whether attend- ing stag or with dates. There are badminton, handball, and paddleball matches going on at one end of the gym and else- where the most inexperienced vol- leyball player quickly fits into one of the volleyball contests. One of the most popular spots in the building has been the pool where many a record has been broken by Coach Mann's natators. Here swimming enthusiasts may relax from the daily study "grind," by doing their favorite crawl or cavorting off the diving board. Open to women for the first time in 1951, the trampoline has caught the eye of many coeds who have showed themselves proficient in this relatively new gymnastic field. With friendly rivalry and good sportsmanship as its aim, the eve-! ning's program is planned on an informal basis with representa- tives of the Women's Athletic As sociation and Intramiusal Staff acting as hosts and hostesses. Ballet Club - Organized on a two class basis with instructions for both beginners and intermed- iates. Ballet Club Managers Mime King and Meredith Tigel. stated that there is ample opportunity for creative choreography on the part of the organization's mem- 12 teams, representing church bers. groups, dorms, and sororities, that For the meetings held at 7:15 participated in the second co-rec p.m. on Tuesdays for intermed- softball tournament ever held at iates and at 8:15 p.m. on Tues- the University didn't quite meet days for beginners at the Dance professional standards, the play- Studio at Barbour Gym, no special ers confessed to having "loads of equipment other than shorts or , fun." leotards is required. To the umpire's call of "batter Besides taking part in the I up" the teams playing on Satur- annual Christmas and spring dance festivals, Ballet Club members also present a program as part of the Inter-Arts Fes- tival. Softball Tournament--While the day and Sunday arternoons in the Spring were composed of five men and five women. In an attempt to equalize team strength the men batted left- handed, and the coeds always pitched while the fellows acted as their battery mates. Ice-Skating Club-At its or- ganizational meeting held in the fall a manager will be selected and plans outlined for the year. In the past activities included indi- vidual work in dancing and nov- elty skating for both beginning and advanced students, and ice shows. 1 Camp Counselors Club-With uled postal matches with women's such a large number of 'U' stu- teams from other schools, shoul- dents acting as counselors during der to shoulder matches with the the summer, the Camp Counselors men's rifle team, and interclub Club provides a means for these competition. counselors to swap ideas and learn As the club is open to any wo- new camping techniques and skills. men students, beginners and ad- Therefore the organization also vanced, Miss Hirschfield plans to introduces valuable "inside" in- work out a handicap system such formation to the inexperienced as is used in golf, to give begin- camper who wishes to become a ners a fair chance in competition. counselor, according to Shirley .- Sipperley, manager. Swimming Club - Anticipating pplned, agesr hgroup a new "home" as soon as the new Planned activities for thegru million dollar women's swimming include overnights, bike hikes, na- pool is completed this fall, Mana- ture studies, cook-outs, campfire ger MargaretLd eesli up programs, music and dramaticger Margaret Lord's eyes light up pogramnmsicn eanddiscus- whenever anyone mentions any- counseling techniques, and thing about swimming club plans -- this season. College Tune is Happy ime... AND THE RIGHT CLOTHES ARE IMPORTANT TO THE COMPLETE PLEASURE OF YOUR COLLEGE LIFE. YOUTHis our specialy SWEATERS SKIRTS SEPARATES CASUAL WEAR COATS . .. SUITS ... DRESSES ACCESSORIES HOSIERY HANDBAGS BEST LOVED YOUNG FASHIONS ARE "FIRST" AT MADEMOISELLE &e 302 South State THE FASHION STORE IN YOUR CAMPUS LIFE. .fn.'.-.r.w n. ::^nr :rv.^..:n"..;;«,: ,.ar ..:.::,^::^rr,.rs:q~F.:r:V,: :SF::."^"":3pwt ^w eft.;. :.s.. 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As improvement is shown, they will earn member- ship in Michifish. Michifish members will work on skill and routines. As a climax to their year's work, they will present a show in April. Tennis Club--"Because of 'theI short season in the fall, we want to get off to a good fast start," stated Tennis Club Manager Joan Hyman when she scheduled the group's first meeting on Wednes- day, Sept. 23. Immediate plans for the or- ganization, open to any coed with a basic knowledge of ten- nis, call for an exchange match with MichiganState Normal Col- lege. The Tennis Club's program is designed so that students may meet other tennis enthusiasts, receive instructions in the sport by Miss Joan Farrell, of the Women's Phy- sical Education Department, learn the rules and participate in singles and doubles matches. Additional plans for the Tennis Club, which also meets in the spring, will be made at the or- ganizational meeting. Field Hockey-Lots of action is in store for coeds who join the Field Hockey Club this fall. As Hockey's a good fast, competitive, team sport, Manager Donna Wes- terlund has guaranteed a lot of fun and wholesome exercise in the outdoors to those participating. Both beginners and experienced players will have an opportunity for instruction, team play and in- tercollegiate games. ; : :r in NEW and USED STUDENT SUPPLIES I 1 I