Armory noon FOOT today VOL.? Certainly! , B.C., OCTOBER 12, 1961. RARE, MAN. New winter arena ready next fall? UBC's new winter sports arena should be completed and ready for use by the fall of next year. Dean A. W. Canadian universities Matthews says. Dean Matthews, chairman of ihe student-faculty committee now linked in sports ww studying, plans for the By ROBERT F. OSBORNE arena, . sia y s-,a brief outlining Jft-esident, WCIAU \- \ j,;,- ./• ' minimujii specifications and con­ taining, :rough, a r c h i te ctural Canadian intercoJlegialeathleties came of age ^nJione 7 ttawipgs.wili be ready soon. This date witnessed the. ac­ Construction will begin soon ceptance of a provisional consti­ proper to point out that the es­ after the brief is Ok'd by stu­ tution for a national union by tablishment of the new union dent council and the board of representatives of the Ontario- resulted principally from the governors, he said. Quebec Athletic Association/the encouragement of the East-West Ottawa-St. Lawrence Intercol­ Sir Winston Churchill football RECREATION FIRST legiate Athletic Union. competition by UBC and the en- He said the prime objective Two of its most important pur­ dorsation and active promotion of his committee was to plan a poses are: of the principle by the WCIAU. recreational centre for the cam­ UBC students will be interest­ • To encourage and co-ordi­ pus, .paying particular consider­ ed to know that a key figure in nate inter-association and/or ation to future expansion. this movement was Dean A. W. national championships and Matthews, Dean of the Faculty Matthews said priority would to keep all records and make of Pharmacy and chairman of be given to students, then fac­ awards foir such scholarships. the Men's Athletic Committee, ulty, physical education pro­ . "• To reflect and interpret who acted as chairman of the gram, and then outside organi­ to the Canadian public the meeting in Montreal in June. zations. highest •.possibl e standard of The WCIAU will be affected amateurj sport and sportsman­ Minimum specifications in­ by the CIAU in at least two ship, r clude: ways. Membership in the new eight standard curling After much consideration, the Union will be restricted to asso­ sheets. meeting decided to call the new ciations having at least three organization by the time-honored member institutions, which have a 195' x 85' hockey rink. name of the Canadian Intercol­ Athletic Boards or equivalent a coffee shop with counter legiate Athletic Union. responsible to their University space to serve hockey It is not i m m o dest or im­ Administrations. spectators. a first aid room. WCIAU changes name a skate shop with rental facilities. Consequently, the WCIAU will University of Manitoba with re­ now have to change its name to lation to the WCIAU. At the • large dressing room facili­ an Association and ensure that annual meeting of the Union in ties. the athletic organizations of its Edmonton last springy Manitoba , The committee had also con­ members are essentially respon­ informed the meeting1 t hat it sidered a secondary building to sible to their Presidents. could not live up to the reg«-> house squash and handball courts lation adopted in 1960. V " It can be seen therefore that and an indoor pool. individual university member­ The effect of -this deeisiop is PLAN SCRAPPED ship in the CIAU is not accept­ that Manitoba is ineligible t& This plan had to be scrapped able. Consequently, any univer­ participate in the men's pro-' at the moment because of in­ sity which desires to participate gram on an official basis and sufficient funds. in national competition, which so any competitions which they will without a doubt soon enter will be exhibition only. The University administration materialize, perhaps with tan­ is contributing $250,000; the gible financial aid from the re- It is important to note that at students $25Q,000. An additional cently approved govern ment the present time, the action of grant of $100,000 from "an as plan to assist amateur sport, will the University of Manitoba con­ cerning their men's program yet unnamed donor is a definite have to be a member in good has not had a detrimental effect possibility. standing of an accepted Associ­ on their Women's program. ation. The hockey rink will have In other words, the Union has GO, MAN, GO! 1,500 seats adjoining it, with This factor may have some not expelled the University of UBC THUNDERBIRD GUARD Bill Berardino (33) watches in­ provision for another 1,500 seats bearing upon the position of the Manitoba. in the future. The curling rink tently as University of AAanitoba forward fires jump shot. has provision for 200 spectators. 'Birds first practises of the year began this week Parking facilities will be pro­ Reluctant action taken vided behind Memorial Gym, in Memorial Gym. This action was taken with behind Brock, and on the newly ents at Canadian universities great reluctance but at the same acquired wireless station land. should be entitled to an athletic time with firmness in the belief i programme which provides Special consideration is being that a good, strong program opportunities and conditions given to lighting and press and is in the best interests of all equal to or comparable with PRO G R A M television space, said Dr. Math­ institutions. The Union is look­ those at institutions of equiv­ ews. There will be office and ing to the future and in order to alent academic status in the U.S. • 12:3(1—Armoury opens management space as well, he raise its standards to meet the All things being equal, sincere said. best in the East is anxious to and capable students should not • 12:40—WAD skit—"Belle-hop Bash" EfGHT DRESSING ROOMS expand and improve its pro­ feel it necessary to attend an gram. There will be two main team American university to obtain • 12:50—MAD skit—"Jockstrap Jamboree" dressing rooms with separate New developments are taking a more satisfying experience in lockers and shower facilities. place in higher education-in the athletics. Whether we like it or • 1:00—"Broads and Brawn Broomball Bash" Four more rooms with joint fac­ West and it is quite possible that not this is a matter which has ilities will be included for P.E. within the near future other some influence on public atti­ • 1:20—Fencing Exhibition and two smaller rooms for refer­ institutions will be seeking tudes and university morale. ees and faculty. membership in the WCIAU. The WCIAU and the CIAU • 1:35—Judo Exhibtion can and will provide improved Dr. Mathews said the arena The University of Alberta at and attractive program if will be located north of the Calgary is a good example and • 1:45—Gymnastics Exhibtion the various student bodies Empire pool and east of the stad­ has therefore been included in demonstrate an enlightened in­ ium. It will consume almost one certain of our schedules on an • 2:00—Weightlifting Exhibition terest and an appropriate pride of the present gym playing exhibition basis. in university athletics in fields. It is my contention that stud­ Canada. Page, 2 THE ATHLETES FOOT Thursday, October 12, 196L THE ATHEETFS F0PT MAA President says Published only once in the calendar year (thank God) by the Men's Athletic Association and the Women's Athletic Association. New system to add strength Editor: Keith Tolman Staff' R. Legree, Mike Hunter, Denis Stanley, Pat By GEORGE TURPIN Athletic Association but will Nichols. Barb. Whidden, Ann Pickard, and all the President, be the administrative body con­ nice managers who "turned in their reports. Men's Athletic Association trolling MAA. Some of the This is a year of re-organi­ duties of the athletic director zation and progress for Men's (Mr. R. J. Phillips), such as Athletic Association. The aim appointment of managers and Body and soul . . of this re-organization is to handling of eligibility will be provide a stronger and more ". . . it appears that physical training, no less than educa­ unified e x e c u tive body to done through this new body. tion in literature and the arts really has to do with the handle administration affairs. A careful observer will soul. The two together should produce a harmonious de­ In the past, the voice of notice that the new form of velopment of the spirit and the philosophic elements in Men's Athletics Association the Men's Athletic Association human character." —The Republic of Plato. has often seemed too small for is somewhat similar to the The opportunity for physical development offered by a body of its size. This has not Women's Athletic Association athletic competition is obvious. But athletics offer much been because of a lack of en­ plan. Keith Tolman, our execu­ more than the development of the physical self. thusiasm on the part of MAA, tive member, initiated this re­ Fair play, courage, and sportsmanship are all learned rather it has been because of organization. The new con­ On the playing field. There one learns to give his best, and the difficulty of unifying the stitution will be presented to £ven a little bit more, not for his own advantage, but because voices of the 27 different the Men's Athletic Directorate sports in men's athletics. - of his responsiiblity to the team. There one can relieve the in two months for approval tensions of a frustrating day or enjoy the companionship of This stronger executive will MAA has previously suffer­ teammates. be the glue that binds the ed from a dicordant and vary­ To those who have never played any sport, we say: potentially-powerful body of TURP1N You should experience the joy of serving a tennis "ace"; the Men's Athletic Association. tary, and three e x e c u t ive ing voice — I believe this re­ or rolling a perfect strike, or of completing a long pass and ip if. if. members. The new executive organization will strengthen outrunning the rest of the field to the end zone. The present MAA executive will no longer merely be the MAA and make it the respect­ You should share the joy in the dressing room of a win­ consists of a president, secre- leading members of Men's ed organization it should Tbe. ning team, or feel the heartbreak of losing a close game. You should tingle witih the exhilaration that comes after a hard workout and shower, sleep, the satisfying sleep that WAA President says: comes on the night after a hard game. Education is "doing"; it requires active participation. • f • m • The athletic program at UBC offers every student the op­ portunity to actively participate in the sport of his choice. Every sport welcomes the beginner -as well as the expert. In the true spirit of playing the game, the athletes of By BARB WHIDDEN rolment and continued inter­ this campus present to you Athletic Day 1961, in the hope President est this number is certain to that you will join us in the athletic program of your uni­ Women's Athletic Association expand. if. if. Sf. versity. Athletic Day is the day all The intramural prog ram students on campus are in­ caters to the noonhour sports vited to attend a display of enthusiast. Competition among Let's, investigate the teams and activities that faculties, sororities, and clubs At the recent Leadership Conference at Camp Elphin­ your athletic associations spon­ attracted approximately seven- stone, it was resolved that there should be an extensive in­ sor. hundred women last year. vestigation made of Men's Athletics. It is you, the students on To carry out this large pro­ The resolution came about because it was generally felt this campus that make our gram the WAA needs exten­ that Men's Athletics was receiving. too. much money and programs possible and it is for sive facilities and equipment. that the Athletic program would not justify such an expen­ you that we proudly present The proposed winter sports diture. our 1961-62 edition of the Uni­ Arena will certainly aid our The Men's Athletic Association realizes the great demand versity of figure skating and c u rl i n g -on AMS funds. We also realize, and hope the student body athletic teams. teams, but with the increased pressure on all facilities, new wiH realize, the present financial crisis in athletics. We can all be proud of our buildings are going to be re­ No other university in Canada has such inadequate facili­ women's program, one of the quired — including a new ties. Our coaching staff is undermanned for our program, a largest university athletic pro­ women's gymnasium. program that is recognized everywhere on the continent for grams for women in North We are proud of our pro­ America. BARB WHIDDEN its diversity. We are proud of this program, which allows gram and the traditions which 1",S60 students to actively participate in extramural sports. The Women's Athletic Asso­ tercollegiate Athletic Union it has built up. A high standard We know, however, that our organization, like any other, ciation is divided into two offers intercollegiate competi­ of skill and sportsmanship has csrr, be improved and therefore we welcome an investigation parts—intramural and extra­ tion for many of our teams. been attained. iato athletics. We hope-tire AMS, as a result of the Leadership mural competition. Seventeen In 1959, our, first year in Only through your interest Conference, will form a committee to investigate the men's major sports are constituted the WCIAU the University of and active support can we con­ athletic program. Such a committee would have the full under the extramural program. B.C. entered six women's tinue the growth and expan­ cooperation of the Men's Athletic Association. The Western Canadian In- events. With the increased en­ sion we have so far enjoyed. BY BUS PHILLIPS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR of sport coming up this year The men's sports program at UBC is a kaleido­ ium, followed-by the big football game after lunch On February 23rd and 24th we will be hosting scope of activity from September to April, and it against Alberta's green and gold. With the 14 - 14 tie would not, therefore, be possible within the scope the Western Intercollegiate Swim Championships at last meeting, this could be the deciding game for the the Percy Norman Pool, across from Capilano Oi this article to detail the events which make up the Western Intercollegiate title and the Hardy Cup. 1961-62 schedule. Stadium. Students like the Thursday noon-hour games, so The month of March winds up the winter pro­ Anyone who visits the campus on a Saturday or we have arranged to play our final football game on Sunday afternoon would see the fields adjacent to gram. On the campus top gymnasts will gather at the Thursday, November 9th. at 12:45 in the Stadium Memorial Gymnasium on March 3rd for the Pacific the gym bulging with bodies playing football, rugby, against the University of Saskatchewan. Frank Gnup's soccer or grass hockey. The marvellous Vancouver Northwest Championships. The Hamber Cup Ice "Thunderbirds" will be out to provide a fitting climax Hockey series will be played against Alberta's Golden climate makes it possible to hold these games through to a great football season. ' out the winter,.much to the envy of our sister univer­ Bears on March 2nd and 3rd. sities in the East. Don't miss the Totem Basketball Tournament on December 1st and 2nd. Your "Thunderbirds" will host * * * hoopsters from two American colleges, and a local Rugby takes over the spotlight in March with the The indoor program which centres around the Senior "A" team in a two-evening double header for McKechnie Cup games against Vancouver and War Memorial Gymnasium, is just as active from the the Totem Trophy, won last year by The Birds. Victoria; the International matches against the New beginning of the term, as the various teams prepare * * * Zealand Universities on March 22nd ,and the World for their busy intercollegiate schedules. Harlem Globetrotters return to the Campus on Cup Series with the University of California on March However, my specific assignment here is to point 2Sth and 31st. up those events which will have the greatest spectator January 18th and.20th, but this time its the Western appeal, listed in order of their appearance as we pro­ team, together with a host of entertainers including Many students will be interested in the B.C. High gress through the term. Cab Calloway and.his band. School Basketball Tournament to be held in the Mem­ * * * February will bring two visiting basketball teams orial Gymnasium on March 21 si and 24th. In touching the high spots of our exciting athletic of special interest — the University of Alaska here for These are only the highlights of the men's pro­ schedule I would start with Homecoming, on the a Thursday noon game on February 1st, and the gram. Every weekend throughout the term the sports October 27th - 28th weekend! The Friday night will Peruvian National team on February 7th and 8th. calendar is crowded with activity — indoor and out­ feature the traditional Homecoming Grad Basketball The "Thunderbird" team hosts Uni­ door, home and away — to present what we feel to be Game in the Memorial Gymnasium. Saturday's .pro­ versity of Saskatchewan on February 16th andl7lh in an interesting and tentertaining part of a student's gram starts at 10:30 a.m. with the Western Inter­ two Interoollegiate League games, one of which will University life, whether you are a participant or collegiate Cross Country Championships at the Stad­ be played at Kerrisdale Arena. spectator. Thursday, October 12, 1961 THE ATHLETES FOOT Page 3

extramural teams By UBC ATHLETIC NEWS SERVICE Badminton Birds If the trend in UBC Athletics is towards more participation as is claimed by many, then football is clearly taking that course. With three extramural teams this year, there are over put three in loop 100 gridders of all shapes and sizes working out under the UBC is entering three watchful eye of head football coach Frank Gnup. teams in the Vancouver, and The Junior Braves seem to be i district Badminton league this well on their way to another newcomers are tackle Byron year. Fraser Valley League champion­ Kemp, from Oregon State, guard The 'A' team will be coached ship, with five victories in six Moe Anderson from the junior by Paul Wiiley, a Vancouver starts. Coach Grant Hooper's un­ Bombers, and guard Fred Stur- Club professional. der 21 team has several stars ear­ rock, a former rugger star. Returning from last year's marked as potential Thunder­ Assisting coach Gnup are team .will be Les Trabert, Abe birds. Among these are halfback backfield coach Bob Hindmarch Spiller, and Keith Tolman. Bob Sweet, a shifty runner from and defensive specialist Primo Practices start next week. Lester Pearson High, and full­ Villanueva, a former B.C. Lions back Pete Kelly, a strong 200- star. Doug Mitchell, another--ex- po^nder from Toronto. Libn, doubles as Bird li^e -EDJfiefe- r Soccer Birds Many of the boys will continue and intermediate mentor. ^: 'j " to see action with the intermed­ Coach Gnup has added ^nevf- iate Chiefs When the junior sea­ twist in an effort to bolster Tfls can move up son comes to a close next week. striking forces—a spread off-- GYM TEAM'S RHEAL FINNEGAN exercises on rings. UBC Thunderbirds could en­ The Chiefs are in a rough and fence. His promise is .that, the fans will see an exciting, widp- ter the Pacific Coast Soccer tumble league with the New Westminster Royals, Victoria open type game with plenty of Thunderbirds League next year if they place iers. There is no age limit for passes—and, he hopes, plenty of first in the Mainland Soccer Drakes and the Seattle Caval- wins. League, first division this sea­ this loop and coach Doug Mitch­ working for '62 BEG son. ell is finding the set-up useful as If the Thunderbirds place a proving ground for players Basketball Birds Once- again the rowing has high hopes for the new the 'Birds. Thunderbirds of UBC are out to squad. first in the first division they are The varsity Thunderbirds prove their supremacy in world He is now preparing his automatically moved into the favored to win have a well-conditioned squad. rowing competition. crews for the 1962 B.E. games Pacific Coast League. This year objectives are gold in Perth, Australia, The 1963 In quarterback Barry Carkner, Again this year the basket­ "If we get into the Pacific medals in the eight and four- Pan American Games in Brazil they have a signal-caller who ball Birds are favored to win League, we would draw crowds oared events at the 1962 British and the 1964 Olympic Games in can uncork that long strike. Said the WCIAU as they have done Empire Games. Tokyo. of about 2,000 fans to our stad­ the Edmonton Journal after the easily in the past two years. World renowned for doing the It is vital to future plans that ium here at UBC. This would be Birds had gained a 14-14 tie with UBC's second basketball impossible, (making champion­ a large number of rookie oars­ a new source of revenue and Alberta: "Carkner's long passes team, the JV's will play against ship oarsmen out of boys who men turn out this year in order would be a wonderful opportun­ twice put UBC back in the game some of Washington's Junior didn't know the difference be­ to gain expeience for interna­ ity to promote soccer to the after the defending champion Colleges and some of Vancou­ tween rowing shells and clam tional competition, West said. glamorous state presently en­ Bears had piled up a 13-0 lead ver senior teams. shells a year before) the crew All positions are open, he said, joyed by football." said Jim v The frosh team, the Beavers, has an enviable record to live and the best man wins. Millar, manager of the Thunder­ Veteran fullback Roy Bianco are entered In the Vancouver up to. Tentative plans call for a race birds. is back for another year while Junior League. Gold and silver medal win­ against Oregon State (Corvallis) UBC has two other soccer the addition of star Pete Reid Mitchell will assist head ners in British Empire, Pan in early November. In May, two teams playing in the Mainland Black and Jim Stevens will give coach Jack Pomfret, Junior American, and Olympic Games rews will attend the Western Soccer League. The Chiefs, for­ the backfield some badly-needed teams coaches are Alan Yarr ^or several years now, the crew Sprints in Long Beach, Calif. merly the Jaycees, play in the speed. and. Graham McKay. is being rebuilt for a new assault Other races are scheduled third division and the Braves Co-captains Jim Beck and Pomfret says he expects tough­ on the record book. against University of Washing­ formerly the Babes, play in the Ray Towers are returning letter- er competition from prairie Coach Laurie West said he ton and Stanford. Sixth division. men in the line, and notable teams this year. Accent on participation Lois of variety in men's athletics The Sailing. Team is made at UBC. We have been among The season starts in the Weight-lifting is a sport "All of last year's team ex­ up of members oi the Sailing the top teams every year for summer and runs through un­ which requires extensive train­ cept one are back so they the last seven years" said til late fall. To date UBC har stand a good chance of placing Club who prove to be the best ing, self-discipline and a highly manager John Swan. competed in two of the races. first in the tournaments this competitive spirit." says man­ sailing racers. There will be two teams in UBC racers placed first and year" said club president Alan "Each Sunday, regardless the "A" division, one in "B" fourth in a 10-mile time trial ager Ian Chang. McLean. "We could become of the weather, practices and and two- in "C". on a level road. UBC has a team of fifteen the team to beat in the Pacific eliminations are held," said Practices are held every The second race was a more active members and partici­ Northwest". manager Tom McRae. Thursday and games are play­ difficult six-mile mass- start pates in all the local contests. The Judo Club will be put­ UBC sailors attend five re­ ed every Saturday afternoon. handicap and the three-man Last year Andrew Hinds was ting on demonstrations in the gattas during the year. This All players are welcome and team from UBC s uf f e r e d named the fifth ranking 148 Armory today and will also year the team hopes to be the no experience is necessary. mechanical failure and .were pound class weight-lifter in have a booth set up where stu­ Pacific Northwest representa­ •I* HP 'V unable to finish. Canada. dents can obtain, further in­ tive in the North American In­ Tennis club activities for "UBC has a strong advan­ Other B.C. champions in­ formation about club activi­ ter-collegiate Championships. 1960-61 were highlighted by tage in cycling competition in clude Roy Shatzko, Wayne ties. a trip to California where the "Prospects for a top-notch Canada in that the climate is Cannon, Wesley Woo and Anyone interested in learn- team won five of eight team are excellent this year favorable for year-round road Richard Murakami. more about Judo can contact matches. Another exhibition because we have several vet­ work. With support UBC can . The team may travel to either the president or mana­ tour is planned this year. eran team members and sev­ turn out first class world cyc­ Seattle and Portland next term ger Charles Nishi on Monday , eral experienced freshmen," The club placed second in lists said Roy Way, manager, for two international meets. or Wednesday at 5:30 in the McRae said. total-point standings in West­ UBC Cycling team. They practice on Saturday Apparatus Gym. ern Canadian Inter-collegiate The teams race in eleven afternoon and Tuesday after­ ?f. ?f. Sf. Athletic Union matches. Uni­ noon in War Memorial Gym: foot dingies known as "Pen­ versity of Alberta was the win­ The main event of the year Head coach Al Stuart has guins". The boats have one ner. This year WCIAU compet­ for the Fencing Team will be •T* •** T* already started workouts with sail set on a twenty foot mast. ition will be held at the Uni­ the WCIAU Fencing Champ­ In a short three year history UBC's ice-hockey players, but There are two members in the versity of Saskatchewan. ionships. the Judo club has increased is looking for additional tal­ crew. Several skippers won "With the influx of new From the best of information its membership from 20 to 130. ent — particularly since a big blocks last year for their talent, along with the return­ the club contains some females The club practices every Junior Varsity team has been performances. ing team, a. powerful squad is who, again from this best in­ Monday and Wednesday from added. if. if. ^f" being assembled to attempt to formation, provide a healthy 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the The Birds will play an in­ ; UBC is entering five teams recapture the tennis crown atmosphere for duels. Apparatus Gym .n Memorial tercollegiate and exhibition in the Vancouver City Grass lost last year," said manager Instruction is available in Gym. There are five Black schedule with ames being Hockey League again this Bob Johnson. foil, sabre and epee. Belt instructors who teach and played at Kerrisdale arena year. HP v *f* pf. pf. Sp train new and old members. and at Chilliwack. "Men's grass hockey has Most cycling competition is This image of a weight-lift­ Last year the UBC Judo The Birds will travel to Al­ been one of the most consis­ held during the summer but er as "Mr. America" or a big Team were runners-up in two berta, Saskatchewan, and poss­ tently successful sports played UBC cyclists train all winter. hairy logger is wrong. tournaments. ibly to Montana this year. Page 4 THE ATHLETES FOOT Thursday, October 12, 1961 Women's teams look for biggest year yet

UBC women's teams are just for women. The girls' this fall, and in several cross­ looking forward to another rules team will travel to country meets. year of high quality competi­ Tacoma, Wash, for the PNW * * * tion in the Western Canadian tournament. UBC's'' prospects in gym­ Intercollegiate Athletic Union The UBC team nastics look bright this year. and Pacific Northwest tourna­ shocked everyone last year by The team will be coached by ments. defeating the defending cham­ Mr. Hemingway, coach of the The Women's Athletic Asso­ pions Alberta Bears three renowned Delbrook gym­ ciation has 18 teams incorpor­ gamcAs to two, to win the nastic team. Louise Parker, a ated in its program, the largest WCIAU volleyball champion­ Canadian Champion gymnast in North America. ship. will lead the team. Also incorporated in the The team then went on to •k -k •k women's program are many add to their Victories by de­ Marg Crosland, former other athletic activities that feating the defending champ­ Canadian senior women's deserve notice ion-Winnipeg team two games, champion and member of the The Badminton team, spaik- straight to win Western Can­ Canadian World and North Qd- by Snaron Whittiker, one ada" Championships. To even American championship of the- top players in BC, adfi" more triumphs to the UBC ..teams will .coach this year's Jean Bardsley, playing coach, t era jri, two nSembers, Diane ,'figure skating team. Our aiMr former Canadian champ­ Godfrey, and Becky Tenford skaters dkl veBy well m .UJC-' ion, and Gilberta Semadeni, were picked for the .Western iAU last .yea* and thisiyesr; Big Block winner is looking : Canadian All-Star team. with more cpmpedflers, forward to a successful year The team is favoured to ret should win the event. .,""'' in WCIAU competition. peat their wins again this year. Tennis competition begins Most of the members of last This year's skiing team will - this weekend in Saskatoon year's team are returning. again be led by Olympic skier, with the WCIAU champion­ The UBC Women's Curling Liz Greene, who. led the team ships. Big Block winners Di­ team are this year hostesses in winning the Women's div­ ana Lawrence and Monika as well as defending cham- ision of the Western Canadian Ahlen will lead the team. ions of the WCIAU champion­ Ski Championships last year. also begins this week­ ships. UBC hopes to sponsor Coach this year will be Jean end in Saskatoon. This is the four teams this year. Games Waldy, a former UBC skier. first time UBC has entered a have been arranged with •k "k -k golf team in. WCIAU. . Victoria College in addition to The womien's speed swim­ GIL SEMAOENt is one of badminton team's standouts. The Synchronized Swim the Burnaby Bonspeil and the ming team is one of the most Team competes in WCIAU, and B.C. Ladies' Zone Playdowns. distinguished teams on Cam­ the B.C. Championships. The Women's Track and pus. This year it will be swim­ Other sports offered are: field team expects to go faster ming to retain their third Lanky Bctrb expected Judo the newest sport for and farter than ever before WCIAU champicnshro. The women on campus, Archery,, this year. The team Will con­ team will be sparked this about the only sport that you sist of such athletes as year with Olympic swimmers to lead Thunderettes don't have to have any pre­ Heather Campbell and Sally Marg Iwasaki and Judy Mc­ Barbara Bengough, a lanky, up the forwards with their vious training in which to suc­ McCallum. It will be compet­ Hale, and last year's winner 6'1" centre, is expected to long shots. ceed and girls' rules basket­ ing in the Canadian Univer­ of the individual trophy at the lead the UBC Thunderette The other members of the ball, the only game created sities Telegraphic Track Meet WCIAU meet, Alice Genge. basketball team on to victory team are: Pat Darion, Marg this year. Brown, Sheila Ledingham, Barb lec| the scoring race Diane Longmuir, . Arlen'e in the' Vancouver "B" league Syverson, and Linda Williams. in 1956 and played in the Can­ Thunderettes play Senior adian finals at Calgary with "A" ball against the Rich­ the Jewellers. mond Merchants, runners-up • In her.first year with the for the Canadian champion­ •Thunderettes last year, Barb ships, and, in an interlocking was second only to Diane. schedule against, the Senior Beach in scoring. "B" teams. Barb combines her basket­ * * * ball talents with a high second Last year, the> Thunderettes class average and "her duties won the WCIAU tournament as Vice-Presdient of women's for the second year in a row athletics this year. and are strong favourites to * * * take the championship again Barbara Robertson, another this year. UBC will be host­ consistently high scorer last esses for this event in Feb­ year^ is also expected to lead ruary. ; ' . the Thunderettes in scoring UBC will also be hosting . 'Robbie's' specialty is the the annual Thunderette Invi­ jump shot which she seldom tational Tournament in Feb­ -misses. ruary. Last year the Thunder­ Guards, Gail Leitner and ettes were runner-up to the Barbara Whidden will back P'<"hroond Merchants. Women's teams loaded with champion talent UBC women's teams are made up of championship cal- ibre athletes. FOUR GIRLS watch stray ball during noon hour basketball game in Women's Gym. will be spurring on the track The speed swimming team is and field team. "the most formtunate in this re­ * * * spect.—three members of the Elizabeth Greene, a skiier in Wins Schrodt trophy team have competed for Canada the 1960 Winter Olympics * for in world championships. Canada, led the women's team Marg Iwisaki competed in the last year, and will be back again. 1960 Olympics in Rome, in sev­ * * * eral Panama and BE Games. Her Marg Crosland, former Cana­ Barb Lindberg 1960's best athlete specialty is the butterfly. dian Senior Women's figure skat­ Barbara Lindberg, three couver All-Star team and the campus. It is awarded on a * * * ing champion, and World and times big block winner and team that represented Canada North American Championships points system based on ath­ Judy McHale is also swimming administrative award winner at the American National tour­ team member for Canada will be letic ability, sportsmanship, far UBC this year. MSarg Peebles, won the coveted Barbara nament ra Berkeley, Califor­ coaching the figure skating team also a former member of a Ca­ Schrodt Trophy last spring. nia. leadership ability and team this year. nadian swim team is swimming Barb won her blocks for She is back again this year. spirit. for UBC. * * * her outstanding: performance * * * The trophy is named after * * * The former Canadian women's badminton champion, Mrs. Jean as manager and left wing for The Barbara Schrodt trophy Miss Barbara Schrodt. Execu­ Sally McCallum, Olympic Bardsley, will be playing coach the. Varsity grass hockey team. is awarded to the most out­ tive Secretary, of Women's sprinter, and Heather Campbell [for the UBC badminton team. She was a member of the Van­ standing woman athlete on Athletics.