University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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CO H CO r u For most of the students who would love to actively participate in a university sport, but lack the skill nec- essary for a U-M sport never fear there is an al- ternative for those would- be athletes: U-M club sports. Unbeknownst to many of U-M students, the Intramural Sports Building offers a variety of club sports such as lacrosse, sail- ing, skiing, volleyball, rugby and soccer. The emphasis of club sports is on fun and relaxation without the con- stant competition of varsity sports. The women ' s lacrosse team was founded four years ago by three students who had played lacrosse in high school and found it was not offered at the U- M. Today, it has drawn the attention of over thirty women, and they play other varsity teams across the mid -west. The best part of playing lacrosse at a club level is that everyone gets a chance to play at the games. It is great to be able to continue playing sports in college without the varsi- ty sacrifice, explains a member of the women ' s la- crosse team. Women ' s la- crosse is not the only club sport available. The sailing club began in the mid- 1900 ' s and is still competing every year. Brian James, their fearless leader, expects a very good showing this year in one of the largest college regatta ' s, the Carry - Price Memorial. The men ' s lacrosse team is one of the most organized club teams, and this year they hope to obtain a varsity standing. No matter what sport you participated in high school, you can find it here at the University of Michigan at some level of competition. Tonia Jones H SpO rts

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f Above: Vivi Barard of the women ' s lacrosse team begins the play. Left: Brian James and Loren Isen- berg race by dock during practice. Below left: Men ' s lacrosse faces off. Below: Mike and Doug head off to open seas. Sports 29