University of Notre Dame - Dome Yearbook (Notre Dame, IN)

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Rising To The Occasion Always Up For The Challenge The strength of the body and the power of the mind come together in sports. Quick reflexes and finely tuned muscles work in conjunction with an alert mind which deter- mines each move the athlete makes. Sweat and strain are part of the price one pays in the pursuit of athletic acheivement and victo- ry- Club sports at Notre Dame allow a larg- er number of students to enjoy the experi- ence of athletics at an organized level than would otherwise be possible. And while Irish varsity players receive scholarships and rec- ognition for their efforts, this is not the case with club members. For them, the main re- ward is satisfaction in their performance. Notre Dame sponsors twelve club teams through the Department of Non-Varsity Ath- letics. Each group elects its own officers and has the responsibility of running its own activi- ties. Most clubs welcome beginners as well as experts as participants in their sport. Engaging in competition is an important part of the sporting experience. Irish clubs perform against varsity teams and clubs from other schools, mainly in the Midwest. Seasons for these clubs often last all through the aca- demic year. Notre Dame clubs broaden the number of athletic opportunities available on campus. From gymnastics to water polo, club sports teams provide an outlet for members to have fun. stay in shape, and enjoy the thrill of ath- letics. •Anne lacono FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY. STING LIKE A BEE New York City Golden Glovers Tom Cypher and Sugar Ray Viducich — two amateurs with professional style. V Pbolo by Jan«i Oie 218 Club Sports

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Team Optimism Keeping A Positive Attitude After going 12-8-2 in the 1985 season, 1986 may have been disappointing for the five seniors, but for the eighteen returning players on the field hockey team it was a rebuilding year. Coach Jill Lindenfeld ' s Irish finished the season 6-12-1 and is hoping for better results in the 1987 season. The Irish lose a whole forward line with their graduating seniors, but the power in the defense is coming back with juniors Caroline Berczny and Benet DeBerry. Lindenfeld ' s big- gest loss is forward Corinne DiGiacomo, who broke the record for career goals despite miss- ing the last nine games of the season. Scoring fifteen goals in only ten games gave DiGiacomo 68 career goals to break Clare Henry ' s ( ' 83) re- cord of 56. Scoring leaders for the Irish stickwomen were DiGiacomo with fifteen goals and two as- sists, junior Ann McGlinn with seven goals and three assists, and Benet DeBerry with four goals and eight asists. Junior Mary Jean Beetel gained a lot of confidence in front of the net, making many winning saves as the goalie. In her third season, Lindenfeld loses tri- captains DiGiacomo, Mary Wagner and Meg McGlinn, along with Bern Suplick and Stephan- ie Giggetts. But with another year of experi- ence behind them, the returning players hope to be even stronger next year. -Karen Phelps ALERT. ABLE AND WAITING. Standing to spring into action if the ball should come her ground, freshman Mindy Breen is ready her way. THE FACE OF DETERI INATION. McGlinn devotes her full attention to the Keeping a close eye on the ball. Ann game as the action proceedes her way. Field Hockey 217

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Bte?T ' . T ' - LIKE A PRETZEL. Jim Ciecel shows that gymnastics is a sport that requires both strength and finesse as he works out on the parallel bars. Photo bv Rob Lee Club Sports 219