FEBRUARY 26, 1987 Collegian PAGE 10 $450 raised during volleyball•a•thon by David Bruce Collegian Staff Writer The Men's volleyball club and the women's varsity team raised over $450 during their volleyball-a thon on February 19. There was a tremendous response to the event, with three challenge teams participating; EKN Fraternity, Third Floor Niagara, and The Apartment Guys. In all, over 35 volleyball players were div Ski team at Behrend by Angela Papaleo Collegian Staff Writer If you don't already know Penn State-Behrend has its own Ski Race Team. No, they are not affiliated with the Ski Club here. They are a completely separate organization. The Race Team consists of five members: captain Skip Jackson, Jim Fraps, Sam Avampato, Bill Alcorn and Chais Gaydos. The season began January 17 and ended February 28. They travel all over Pennsylvania to such resorts as Elk Mountain and Seven Springs. Transportation, however, is deter mined by each individual, Behrend does not provide the luxury of a bussing service. Joel Ortly and Skip Jackson started the club last year. They us ed to race against, small schools such as Gannon University, but have since moved on to tougher competition. The team became revived last year after receiving a letter from the NCSA (National Collegiate Ski Association) inquir ing if interest was still active at Behrend. The Student Government Association granted the race team $BOO for the entire season to assist them with provisions. "We're very appreciative of everything they've done for us," says captain Skip WTI I W''W - rTITR 7 Drip7I'I K-Mart Plaza East `or Buffalo Rd. -iiaLiu64- We have cards Lre t & party decorations ; 0 ,t.,; ; ; ; .,, for St. Patrick's Day! Tete% 899-8782 7to ing, setting and spiking in Erie Hall for almost 5 hours. This was the third consecutive Volleyball-a-thon, last year's event raised money for travel expenses and this year's funds will be used to purchase new outfits. Some of the top fund raisers from the women's team were Julie DiFrancisco and Beth Beres, both of whom are in contention for prizes for their efforts. These prizes include dinner for two at the Jan Wilson organizes the teams for the volleyball-A-"Ton Jackson. This money is put towards lift tickets and entry fees for races, as the members have their own skis. But they still end up paying approximately 540 each, every time they race, to cover costs. The team had fund raisers before the season began to help earn funds Unfortunately they did not achieve enough to purchase uniforms. They do, however, have sweatshirts from last year. The ACSC (American Collegiate Ski Conference) sponsors the races. Our team has beaten four teams with one fifth place win, two sixth place wins and one seventh. They needed another fifth place to qualify for Regionals this weekend. They therefore missed this privilege by one place. Although they will not be participating in these events the racing team is more competitive now than it has ever been. Unfortunately this season has come to an end. But do not fret, there's always next year to be able to join. "Anyone showing interest is more than welcome to come and try out," encourages Skip. He regrets that this was his last season here because next semester he will be attending Penn State University Park. As he leaves he wishes the best for the team hoping they receive much interest and choose a sufficient replacement to take over for him. Waterfall Restaurant, dinner at Barbato's Restaurant, and movie passes. As for the event itself, a number of different contests were played: a co-ed tournament, a triples tourna ment and "King of the Hill"-a type of hybrid volleyball where one team keeps serving until another team scores. For those who pledged money to a volleyball player, your money is due by February 25. Photo by Wendell Bates Off campus by Pat Schlipf Collegian Stall Writer There are two off-campus physical education classes that can be taken for credit; they are bowl ing and swimming. Karin Sobotta is the instructor for bowling and swimming. The fee for either class is ten dollars for the use of off campus facilities. Both courses may be taken for one credit each. Bowling class consists of five games per week: two on Tuesday and three on Thursday. The games take plae at Eastway Lanes in Wesleyville. Fifteen lanes are used for each class. "lt.'s easier at Eastway because the scores are computerized and shown above on Just in time for Spring Brea all Champions Clothing 20%1- The men's club volleyball team: (Front L-R) Tom Wilkinson, Sean Weaver, Kevin Wagner, Steve Stegman. (Back L-R) Doug Pecora, Ken Fisher, Clark Bradley, Tom Orda, Scott Olsen and Tim Wilson. Playo against the Lucky Dogs on February 23 at 9:00 p.m. The Big Brac's also were undefeated this year, and are lead by Mark Majewski and Greg Green. All four playoff spots have been filled in the in- The Lucky Dogs were 6-1, and feature Terry Ryan, tramural basketball league, though it took an extra Mike Flanagan and Sean Love. • playoff game. The two winners will meet on February 25 at 10:00 On February 16, the Smooth J's, led by Jim Amber- p.m., immediately following the consolation game. son and Moe Pringle, defeated Chubbors 32-17 to gain Michael Bari, who organized the league, said, "There the final playoff spot. was good competition throughout the season...little The Smooth J's enter the Final Four tournament with problem with forfeits, abusive language and fighting." 6-2 record, and will play top seeded Gary's Gang on "The final four are a good representation of the Feb. 23 at 10:00 p.m. league." Gary's Gang features the play of Gary Manuel, Steve The next intramural event, volleyball, will take place Battaglia and Mike Meridino. They finished the season after spring break, and sign-up sheets are already out. with a perfect 7-0 record. Please contact Sarah Rose at 898-6340, for more The other semi-final game will slate the Big Brac's information. gym classes offer new adventures a screen. I can see how the students are doing without making them nervous," Sobotta said. There are tv,o classes that have a maximum enrollement of 45 students. There are some good bowlers in the class. The best score so far is 236. Tournaments are held and bowling pins are given away as trophies. Bowline classes are held at 9:25 and 11:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings. The swimming course can be taken to certify a person as a lifeguard. Classes are held at the 1 - MCA in Harborcreck at 7:30 a.m. Certification can be awared for advanced lifesaving and the Red Cross asvanced lifesaving course. The course is fifteen weeks Steve Stegman 2/23 to 2/28 at your Behrend Bookstore s set by Dave Bruce Collegian Staff Writer long and primarily deals with water safety. The basics of the course is the survival float, front crawl and breast stroke. Other techniques that are taught are: surfboard rescue, boat capsizing, rescuing panicking swimmers, rescuing submerged people, and group recues. Lifeguarding requires CPR and lifesaving certification. To be a water safety instructor, a lifesaving certificate is needed. Now that the swimmers are in condition, their ef- or intramural teams sports ficiency is much improved. Written and practical tests are given. Some of the practical tests are: treading water with your legs only, rescuing submerged people and proving you can save people in certain situations that may occur while in the water. Quizzes are also given, to keep the students updated on the notes that are given during part of the class time. There are only thirteen students enrolled in this class. Sobotta says, "I wish more people would get into it. I recommend people to take it."
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