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Director of UREC: Joe Carter carterjr@appstate.edu

Director of Club Sports: Erin Sanders sandersec1@appstate.edu

Coordinators for Competitive Sports: Chris Carr carrcp@appstate.edu

Heather Marshall marshallha@appstate.edu

Executive Officers: Chad Deaver deaverce1@appstate.edu

Olivia Chason chasonom@appstate.edu

Patrick Sekel sekelp@appstate.edu

February 19th Edition of Club Sports Illustrated Edited by Hallie Langley and Kristen Poole, UREC Publicity Programmers and App State Students

Cover and Table of contents photos taken from Club Sports Photo Library. Cover submitted by Judith Medrano. Table of Contents submitted by Mike Collins.

In This Issue:

Archery

Women’s Basketball

Women’s Rugby

Equestrian

Women’s Lacrosse

Women’s Ultimate

Executive Corner

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5

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Reflections

Good to be Back

Fall Down 9 Times, Stand Up 9

Non-Competing Captain

Charleston Bound

Chucktown Throwdown

Executive Corner

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ARCHERY

Reflections

All Photos by: Brittany Rountree

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Can you think of your first memory? Mine is pretty vague, more like a sensory memory or a glimpse, really. I remember the pressure of the string on the pads of my fingers, and the satisfying thwack of the suction cup arrow hitting the glass hurricane door of my childhood-home. I was around eighteen months old then, and that is a memory of my very first bow. For this reason, it’s sort of difficult for me to explain why I first became interested in Archery; it has been a part of my life for literally as long as I can remember. I learned to shoot before I even learned how to ride a bike. When you grow up in a sport throughout your life, you have a unique opportunity to watch it grow as you grow. Before I came to Appalachian, and was inevitably drawn to the Archery Club, my family and I had been regular members of the Carolina Traditional Archery Club, the largest and oldest of its kind in either of the Carolinas. As a younger child, I thought of the club almost like a gathering of retiree outdoorsman who all got together once a month for lunch and a fun day of shooting at foam animals. As I got older, I began to feel more and more like I was part of an invisible sport; almost no young adults or teenagers knew anything about archery, and it made me feel like it, a part of my childhood, was dying. Then, in the late 2000’s, pop culture turned the spotlight on Archery, and all of a sudden there was a veritable flood of children and teens joining clubs, including more than one smiling, little girl with a side-braid and “mocking-jay” pin. It gave me hope for the sport as a whole, and renewed my enthusiasm once more. A couple of years later, Hawkeye and Green Arrow joined Katniss and Merida in the unofficial campaign for Archery. I began to realize that Archery wasn’t going to die, after all. By the 2012 Olympics, Archery was the most-watched

event on cable TV. And while we’re on the topic of debunking, it’s also the one of the safest sports…behind table tennis and bowling, that is. (Tell me, what sounds more fun, hmm?) App Archery is so different from the club that I was used to before college. One of my favorite things about our club is that everyone is all under one umbrella; we have compound shooters and traditional shooters, competitive athletes and recreational hobbyists, beginners and experts. Enthusiasm is contagious, and no one’s afraid to switch things up, and keep things interesting. It has driven me to make Archery a major part of my everyday life once again and inspired me to hone my somewhat dulled skills back to their former glory (well, mediocrity, at least). I even got my certification as an official USA Archery Level II Coach a couple of months ago, and am currently working on becoming certified in the collegiate circuit. Last Fall, at my first practice with App Archery, as I approached the smattering of college kids with their archery equipment spread out on the field, I couldn’t help but smile in spite of myself at the sight of so many young adults from such different backgrounds all mingling together, tied together by Archery. Without the club, I might have let life’s responsibilities pull me away from that which makes me happy, so I want to extend my thanks to the members of App Archery for bringing me home.

ARTICLE BY:

ROWAN PARRIS

COMPETITIVE MEMBER

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Good to Be Back

Next weekend, on February 26th through the 28th, University of Maryland is hosting their home tournament, and it’ll be the girls’ first tournament of the semester. We have a couple of new players with us this semester, and the team has never been hungrier for a win to bring back to Boone. They currently have only three practices left before the big weekend, and the team is trying to get every last kink worked out before then. They have worked excessively on defense and putting in new offensive plays, and are now just smoothing things out.

“Even though it can sometimes be difficult to have the whole team at every practice due to classes and other commitments, I’m pretty confident in our team’s ability to accomplish great things in our upcoming tournament,” says player Taylor Borlase. “I’m excited to spend the weekend away with the team and building our relationships both on and off the court.” The girls are looking forward to a great weekend coming up, and appreciate all the support they’ve gotten so far!

Go ‘Neers!

ARTICLE BY:

JORDAN COBB

SECRETARY

Photo by: Taylor Borlase

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WOMEN’S RUGBY

Fall Down 9 Times, Stand Up 9

ARTICLE BY:

RACHEL AROKIASAMY

CS COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE

Although the beginning of this matrix season has not turned out in our favor (0-2), AHO is a team of perseverance and resilience. Instead of letting these loses weigh down on us, we have found a way to use them to our advantage. Through trials and tribulations of these two games, we have taken it all as a growing experience. Captains Soup Campbell and Julie Blakesmith are the brains behind this team and now know what it is AHO should work on. The next two weeks are going to be tough, but necessary. We will be stripping down to our fundamentals and truly working on what it is that makes a rugby team great. Our practices are four times a week and last two hours each, so AHO feels confident that this much needed practice time will allow us to get back on our feet.

With passion in our hearts, AHO will find a way to make it to the top. Some of our players have gotten injured in the past two games and it will put a damper on the team, however, we are determined to give these practices 100% so that we can still make it in this matrix season. Practice makes perfect and we all plan to apply what we learn from our practice field to the game field. We would absolutely love to add new people to our team, so if you’re interested in becoming a part of AHO, you can email any of our officers. You can also find us on the club sports page as well as our website. We practice Monday through Thursday so don’t be afraid to come and check us out! We need your help, also, to get back on top.

Once AHO, always AHO.Oderint dum metuant!

Photo by: Savannah Dougher

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EQUESTRIAN

Non-Competing Captain: The Best Oxymoron

“Every individual ride on a horse is competitive.”

Photo by: Sarah Klassett

Photo by: Morgan Erlenbach

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Three years ago, on a cold Wednesday night in January, I attended my first Equestrian Team meeting. It was my freshman year and I was looking for an opportunity to step out of my comfort zone. I have always loved horses, but I was definitely a beginner rider and was embarrassed that I had to ask what to wear to my first lesson. After settling on an old pair of jeans and my rain boots, joining the App State Equestrian team was the best decision I made.

At first, it may seem a bit odd to have a non-competing team as part of club sports. However, every individual ride on a horse is competitive. Horses, because of varying quirks and temperament, constantly test the rider’s skill. Learning opportunities are endless because a rider is working with an animal that has a mind and body of its own.

Although we may not compete in horse shows, we are undeniably part of the ASU Equestrian Team. We help prepare for and facilitate the shows and take weekly lessons alongside of competing riders. This allows us to learn about equestrian sports and also provides an opportunity to support our fellow teammates. We also participate in volunteering opportunities with the rest of the team, such as Horse

Helpers of The High Country, a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing horses. The non-competing team also offers the chance to improve at the sport they love even though they may not have the time necessary to commit to showing. “I like being able to continue riding in college without the added stress of competing with others. There’s a lot less pressure and I can focus more on self-improvement and having fun!” said sophomore Rachel Hintermiester. Three years have passed since I attended my first Equestrian meeting. I am now a senior, captain of the Non-Competing Team, and head over heels about riding horses. Some of the best friends I’ve made are on the Equestrian team and I can’t even begin to tell you how much I have grown both personally and as a rider. I am so glad that App offers such a unique opportunity to be part of an encouraging, well rounded, and devoted team.

ARTICLE BY:

CHRISTIAN SURBER

NON-COMPETING CAPTIAN

“Every individual ride on a horse is competitive.”

Photo by: Charlotte WhitePhoto by: Sarah Klassett

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Although the snowy weather has led to a nice break from school, it has unfortunately limited the ability for the women’s lacrosse team to get in practice time. Our first tournament is coming quickly, so we have been doing all we can to at least get some fitness in order to make a strong appearance.

We will be traveling to Charleston, SC the weekend of February 27th to play in the College of Charleston’s play day. Some teams participating in this round robin include UNC Wilmington and Coastal Carolina University. This will be our first time attending a tournament in Charleston, and we look forward to seeing the familiar teams of UNCW and Coastal that we have faced multiple times in the past. We played Coastal Carolina at the ECU tournament we attended last fall, and it was a great game. Unfortunately, we lost to them in a sudden-death overtime, but that gives us more of a reason to come back even stronger.

Since the snow here in Boone has hindered the use of Kidd Brewer Stadium, the lacrosse team has been building up endurance at the SRC. We’ve done workouts comprised of jog-sprint laps and strength building which includes crunches, push-ups, wall-sits, squats, burpies, etc. Although we have certainly missed lacing up the cleats and playing with our sticks, it has been good to get some vigorous workouts in so we can keep up with the other teams. Relying solely on skill can be detrimental in the second halves of games when everyone starts to get tired, so our goal through these workout practices is to beat the second half sluggishness.

Overall, the team is very excited to go to Charleston. It is certainly a hot spot for food and tourist attractions, so it will be great to explore after the games finish. We look forward to another few weeks to prepare for this, and hope to bring home a good report.

WOMEN’S LACROSSE

Charleston Bound

ARTICLE BY:

EMMA EVANS

CS COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE

Photo by: Emma Evans

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This weekend the Nonads competed at Charleston’s Chucktown Throwdown. It was a grand ole time. The mood was set with a win over the hosting team, and continued to jam on. The Nonads were joined by the Nomads this weekend in their Charleston adventure. Shout out to Danny Niwinski, Nomad alumni, for coming out and cheering us on while competing on his own rad team. It was a great weekend filled with ultimate, apple pie, and new and old friends.

WOMEN’S LACROSSE WOMEN’S ULTIMATE

Chucktown Throwdown

ARTICLE BY:

ARTICLE

LINDSEY ROTCHE

SECRETARY

Photo Submitted by: Lindsey Rotche

“It was a grand ole time.”

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Executive Corner Article by: Chad Deaver

The Executives are occupied with their office work and individual projects. The Executives have been working hard to make sure all of their teams’ members are on Appsync; some teams did not make the deadline, and lost a budget point. These teams will have the opportunity to get a budget point back if they have their rosters up to date in the next week. Patrick has been at work on the budget proposal for the end of the semester. He has been collecting demographics about our own program, and contacting peer institutions to see what their budget looks like. Olivia has determined a date for the banquet; the banquet will be held on April 28th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Broadstone. She is working on getting a guest speaker and catering services. Chad determined that the Symposium will be held on May 1st. He is currently working on what topics are to be covered. The Club Sports Council has been working hard on the “Dash Through the Decades 5k” that will be held April 2nd at 10 a.m. at State Farm fields. The 5k will have a retro theme and participants will be encouraged to dress in attire from their favorite decade.

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