University of Arizona - Desert Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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CLUB SPORTS Non-Collegiate Athletics on The Go hough the ladies are affiliated with the band, the Ari- zona Twirlers are overlooked as a sports-ori- ented organization. Per- forming at most half-time shows, the ladies thrilled viewers with their amazing grace and rigourous rou- tines, which are demon- strated while working with their batons. The caliber of talent that forms the group is remarkable; each mem- ber being a state champi- on. Not just the United States has representation. Yuri Tanikoshi, Japan ' s na- tional champion, is also a squad member. The Twirlers added to the excitement of the half- time show with the Poms and Cheers. Always full of spiritual motivation and ex- cellence, they represented the idea of the Pride of Ari- zona. The Whitewater Explor- ers is a club of enthusiastic people who enjoy the sports of Whitewater boat- ing, kayaking and rafting. Though an action-packed group, the members never lose hold of reality and the importance of safety. The club has weekly meetings at McKale Pool, where safe- ty and techniques are prac- ticed. The DA Soccer Club is one of the more popular clubs on campus. Being af- filiated with the Southern Arizona Conference, allows the team to have an ex- tremely competitive sched- ule. Because of the fierce competition in and out of the conference, the team has no room for sluggish at- titudes. The members have to be in excellent athletic condition to keep up with the fast-paced sport. In or- der to keep in shape the team has weekly practices where conditioning is a ma- jor aspect. One of the team ' s main rivals is Pima Community College. The UA usually plays them in the earlier part of the season. This tim- ing always offers excite- ment and the tension is ex- tremely high. The UA Twirlers Front Row: Denise Baldwin, Heidi Hage, Diane Dee, Sisi Haines, Donna Cradne, Sally Shamrell, Bari Nylund, Sandra Huston, Susan Murphy. Back Row: Yuri Tani- koshi, Amy Anderson, Tricia Falk, Julie Modrzejewski, Suzette Raphael, Linda Plitt, Cami Boon. 126 SPORTS

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The winners of the Turkey Trot drawing display their prizes. The drawing is almost as popular as the run. Was the drawing ' s popularity based on the desire to eat real a food or not to eat at m Louie ' s Lower Level, anymore? Only the i winners could say. Serving is one of the biggest factors in the Triples Intramural Volleyball matches. If a team has a player who can place the ball accurately, then it has a good chance to come out with a victory. Covering the vast amount of court space with only three people proved to be an extremely difficult feat. The winner of the men ' s portion of the 1986 Turkey Trot was Mark Jones. Finishing in just over 13 minutes, Mark ran away with the turkey. INTRAMURALS 125

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The Whitewater Explorers DAVID PORTNOY Retaining possession of the ball, a member of the UA Soccer Club fights off an aggressive defensive attacker. A member of the UA Soccer Club works to position the ball for a possible goal. Soccer players are allowed to use any z part of their bodies except their hands to work the ball. CLUBS 127