Club Sports Illustrated No. 108: February 22, 2019

CLUB SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SPRING SEASON, 2019

FENCING: ON FIRE IN KNOXVILLE 2.22.2019 // NO. 108

CARE. ENGAGE. TRANSFORM.

TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE CORNER “Old Dogs Can Learn New Tricks” / 1 PHOTO COMP / 3 THE MILLER SCHOLARSHIP / 5 ALPINE SKI “Midseason Report” / 7 FENCING “On Fire in Knoxville” / 9 SNOWBOARDING “Virgini-yaaahhhh” / 11 WOMEN’S RUGBY “A Close One” / 13 ARCHERY “First Competition” / 16 LET’S BE SOCIAL / 17 STAY IN THE LOOP / 18 club sports illustrated /

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Club Sports Illustrated Edition 108 // February 22, 2019 Designed by: Lydia Shoffner, UREC Publicity Program Assistant Articles by: Club Sports Team Officers

UREC DIRECTORY EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Patrick Arsena arsenapb@appstate.edu

Claire Biaggi

biaggice@appstate.edu Sam Ingles

inglessd@appstate.edu Greg Liles lilesgs@appstate.edu

Ivy Wagner wagnerik@appstate.edu

UREC PRO STAFF

Joe Carter, Director carterjr@appstate.edu

Erin Sanders, Assistant Director for Sports and Activities sandersec1@appstate.edu Emily Walker, Coordinator for Sports and Activities walkerea3@appstate.edu Emily Haas, Coordinator for Sports and Activities haaser@appstate.edu Contact UREC 828-262-2100 www.urec.appstate.edu www.clubsports.appstate.edu clubsports@appstate.edu

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EXECUTIVE CORNER BY: GREG LILES Life in the office is busy, busy, busy as all of the Execs are chipping away steadily at their spring projects as well as knocking out the remaining MICs that continue to trickle in. In case you missed the last issue, our spring projects include Assessment, Officer Elections, Symposium, Banquet, and the Budget Proposal. We each had individual meetings which helped out a lot by providing us with a timeline to follow, but some of us are coming close to our midway deadlines and we are starting to feel the pressure to perform. However, morale is high and we are continuing to work towards our end goal of making the Club Sports program better than it was when we all started.

We are all very excited at the prospect of adding two new teams into the Club Sports Family. This has been talked about in our past two council meetings and will continue to be discussed until the voting on March 27, 2019. In our next meeting, February 20, we will be discussing with the council on how to make an unbiased vote with regards to these Club Sports teams. This seems to be a daunting task, as everyone has their own opinions, but it is imperative that we all have factual and completely unbiased votes when it comes to letting new teams into our program. This is all a very exciting process and are lucky to have this opportunity to represent our school and program!

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OFFICE HOURS

Patrick Arsena / arsenapb@appstate.edu Wednesday: 11:00am-1:00pm Thursday: 10:00am-12:00pm

Sam Ingles / inglessd@appstate.edu Monday: 9:00am-10:30am Wednesday: 9:00am-10:00am and 4:00pm-5:00pm

Greg Liles / lilesgs@appstate.edu Tuesday: 9:00am-11:00am Thursday: 9:00am-11:00am

Ivy Wagner / wagnerik@appstate.edu Monday: 2:00pm-3:00pm Wednesday: 3:00pm-5:00pm Thursday: 12:30pm-1:30pm

COMMUNITY. LEADERSHIP. COMPETITION. Claire Biaggi / biaggice@appstate.edu Wednesday: 11:45am-1:45pm Friday: 11:45am-1:45pm

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You may check out equipment @ Library Tech Desk in the basement of the library with App Card o These items can be checked out for three days at a time: Tripods, Gopro (with mounts), DSLR Cameras Ask your friends that are in the Photography program to help you take some photos of your team in action o Any monetary exchange for photographic services will disqualify your submission o You must have photographer’s consent Team officers must be the ones to submit photos o Limited to three submissions per team To edit, open your photo in Photoshop o Do some basic color correction (image>Adjustments>) To size the image, go to (Image>Image size) and make sure the photo is 300 ppi Save the image as a .JPG Photographs must have been taken since the close of the last Club Sports Photo Competition (March 21, 2018 - Present).

Name your image files with the team name and photograph title as such: TeamName_Title (i.e.

Snowboarding_EpicGnar) Submit your photo by going to the Club Sports AppSync page > Forms > 2019 Club Sports Photo Competition Entry Form *If you have any questions please email clubsports@appstate.edu **Visit Club Sports on AppSync for full rules and submission form

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APP STATE CLUB SPORTS

Submissions Open: March 13 Submission Deadline: March 24 Submit via Club Sports AppSync Winner revealed at Club Sports Banquet *only 3 submissions per team accepted (828) 262-2100 clubsports.appstate.edu clubsports@appstate.edu

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The Douglas Miller Honorary Scholarship dedication. courage. service.

opportunity for UREC student-employees

four scholarships of $500 to be awarded to UREC student employees for Fall 2019 applications are due April 9 via AppSync please see urec.appstate.edu for more information

in honor of Douglas Miller for his bravery on 9/11 care. engage. transform.

DOUGLAS MILLER HONORARY SCHOLARSHIP Barbara Daye, Dean of Students, emerita at Appalachian State University, wishes to remember the Miller family through funding a scholarship for a deserving University Recreation student employee. This recognition goes to an individual who serves University Recreation as a genuine and selfless ambassador just as Douglas Miller did as a New York firefighter when entering the World Trade Center towers on September 11, 2001. His dedication, courage, and selfless service is a distinguished example for the students of University Recreation.

Mr. Miller served his profession honorably, which University Recreation wishes to promote in their student employees through recognition and awarding of this scholarship in Mr. Miller’s name.

The award is for the amount of $500 and is awarded prior to the upcoming fall semester.

We will award four(4) scholarships for the Fall 2019 semester.

Qualifications: Current Appalachian State University full-time, undergraduate student Current student employee of University Recreation in good standing Continued employment for University Recreation during fall of the awarded scholarship 2.5 cumulative grade point average Applications can be found at urec.appstate.edu > Employment > Douglas Miller Honorary Scholarship Applications are due April 9, 2019 University Recreation would like to extend its gratitude to Ms. Barbara Daye & Ms. Lori Miller for providing funding for these scholarships.

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MIDSEASON REPORT BY: MIKEL SMALLE, CLUB SPORTS REPRESENTATIVE With four out of the five race weekends in the books, the Alpine Ski Team would like to take a quick look back at the season. Overall, we have had multiple men finish within the top ten, three top five finishes, and both teams, we hope, are on track to head to Pennsylvania for regional competitions at Seven Springs Ski resort. We have experienced more success, with more men and women placing higher than previously, as well as new members placing high in the rankings. Both the men’s and the women’s teams are confident that they will head to Regionals this year.

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New members on the Alpine Ski Club have energized the competition within the team.

Baylor Matney, one of our freshmen on the men’s team, has proven himself a top 20 racer individually, as well as a top 2 men’s racer within the Alpine Ski Team. On the women’s team, freshman Amanda Hawkins has competed for the second spot on the women’s team in her first year of racing. The newest members of the Alpine Ski Club have been playing important roles in helping our team compete to make the Regional Cut in the Southeast Region.

Returning members have played

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an important role in leading both the men and the women’s teams. Courtney Forbis has led the women’s team with multiple top ten and twenty finishes as an individual, with Aspen Bullard a close second behind her. Both are ranked within the top 25 in a talented and experienced field of racers. On the men’s side, four out of the top five individual are returning racers. Willis Hawkins, Will Struckmeyer, and Dylan Howard all place within the top 25 for the team and hope to lead the men to another Regional Competition this year.

ALPINE SKI

photography by Ty Humphries

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ON FIRE IN KNOXVILLE BY:MARIA CILENTI, PRESIDENT February 9th brought App State’s Fencing Team their first tournament and they came in hot and left on fire! The team traveled to one of our favorite schools, the University of Tennessee for the Knoxville Open. Being one of the biggest events we’ll see this semester, the team worked harder than ever during the weeks leading up to it, engaging in our new Tuesday conditioning practices and having private lessons with the officers in their free time.

The first day the tournament started with the mixed Saber Open where senior Patrick Arsena and freshman Ben Lockwood competed in. This event was a B1 rated event, meaning the winner would receive their national B rating. Both Arsena and Lockwood had their C ratings before this event began, which was apparent in their fencing.

Each of them dominated in their pools, seating them in the top two seats going into direct elimination. After fighting his way through each bout, Lockwood found himself in the finals! His final bout was neck and neck, coming down to the last touch at 14-14. The entire App State Fencing Team stood behind Lockwood, cheering him on and 9

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waiting with intense anticipation for that final touch. Once the ref said fence, we witnessed Lockwood come off the line, make an initial attack followed by a clean parry repost, giving him the final touch, winning him the bout, and awarding him his B2019!

The day started off strong and continued into the Div3 epee event where we had six fencers compete. After pools, freshman Drake Bogart was seated in 5th and senior Maria Cilenti was seated in 6th going into direct eliminations. Both fencers made it to the quarter finals and each fenced in extremely close bouts, but were unfortunately elimated.

Overall, it resulted in a 6th and 5th place finish.

The third event of the day was the Div3 saber where App showcased 8 saber fencers! Griffin Hoey impressed the officers as she showed tremendous improvement from last semester; with stronger footwork and more convincing actions. Her hard work and dedication truly paid off and we’re excited to see where it takes her from here.

AJ Fitzgerald also stood out, not only to our officers, but other teams as well as he was

complimented on his footwork from Georgia Tech. Fitzgerald has been focusing on his footwork in practices and carried all his efforts into this tournament!

Junior officer Ian Brundige also stood out and made his way into the top 10 of this event! Brundige worked diligently and tenaciously all the way into his last bout, taking careful consideration into the advice other fencers gave him and applying it to his bouts.

followed each fencer as they competed; one of the greatest feelings in this sport is turning around after a touch and seeing your team in your corner. For me, that’s the best part of being a part of this family.

photography by Ian Lilliston

Sunday consisted of the Div3 foil event where James Kuhnz, Cody Edwards and Drake Bogart competed. Going into the event, Edwards told the officers that he and Kuhnz had practiced the day before we left and that his goal was to apply what he’s learned in practices and he did exactly that. Their hard work outside of practice did not go unnoticed as they both excelled throughout the day. Bogart lived up to his name by placing 5th with a close fight and high intensity bouts.

Knoxville not only brought our team medals and ratings, but also team bonding. Witnessing the entire team stand behind Lockwood in his final bout and each one of them expressing their excitement when he won was priceless. The team’s support

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VIRGINI-YAAAAAAHHHH BY: LILIANA RANGEL-PARRA As the entire team caravans to snowboard for the weekend, the lovely drive to Virginia always captivates my mind. Fields upon fields rest right along the borders of these miraculously large mountain ranges, cows and deer grace our view, and the sun kisses our cheeks. Every travel weekend is another chance for me to realize how thankful I am for this team and for this opportunity to be exposed to a beautiful world.

The Appalachian State Snowboard team has been busy as a bee now that our travel season has kicked off, and already it is coming to a bittersweet end (that’s the price we pay for a winter sport, in a changing climate I guess!)

Our first travel weekend kicked off at Massanutten, VA, where we competed in freestyle and giant slalom. This was our first time as a team travelling and crashing together, and it was a great chance to all get to know each other, bond, and pull some shenanigans. Most definitely, the highlight of that weekend for me was when we all sat down in a circle, and shared our major, favorite animal and cheese, 11

and favorite memory from the weekend. Who knew I could learn so much about a person from cheeses and animals? At the end of this beautiful weekend at Massanutten, on my final ride up the ski lift, it began to snow. I smiled and wondered at the awe of our natural world.

Our second travel weekend brought us to good ol’ Bryce, VA. Our team holds convoluted feelings with Bryce; (as in, it’s more of a mountain bike resort than a ski resort,) however you can bet a lucky penny we shred that mountain like no other regardless. This competition brought us two forms of slalom, and we as a team always make our mark (we are the biggest school in USCSA). In addition, we stayed at a banging house where we again got to engage in genuine fun and shenanigans, as well as catch up on homework assignments, Chinese food, and sleep. My highlight of this past weekend was sitting out on the balcony of our house with my fellow teammates, soaking in the sun and silence, followed by some exploration of a neat wooden fort in the backyard. It was so simple, and yet quite special.

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Alas, our final official travel weekend was held at none other than the beautiful Bryce, yet again. We had two competitions, Rail Jam and Boardercross, and they were a’jammin. Dirty stalls, throwing elbows, it’s what it’s all about. We stayed in the immaculate FarmHouse in the middle of the fields of Virginia, where we all came together as a team to celebrate a wonderful season. This house gave our team a wonderful opportunity to decompress, explore the land, and just be a team.

Of course, the ridiculous stories and perfect memories build up in my mind, with some of the funniest, wittiest, most down-toearth people I have met. Just the nature of the team is unbeatable: wake up to the sound of pots and pans and “RAAAACE DAAAY,” make a pocket sammie, hit the slopes with the squad, drive to the pad, make delicious food, pass out for a good bit, then wake up and the rest of the night is ours! Waxing our boards, playing games, telling stories, all the good things in life.

I must say, each season for me

gets harder as I grow close to the riders and friends I have looked to for guidance and good times all these years. This team really has the ability to create magical bonds, and without the people who put forth their genuine energy and compassion for the team in its entirety, we would not be as strong as we are today.

Most importantly, it is really hard for myself and us as a team to wish our incredible president, Jack Singletary, farewell this season. Jack has been one of a kind. He works harder than anyone I know. He holds everyone’s best interests at heart.

He holds the team together.

And he might not admit it, but everyone looks up to him as the leader (Team Dad). Jack, my dude, I will miss your energy and spirit on the team.

All in all, this team is more like a family than just any old sports team. We grow together, learn together, and always ride together.

SNOWBOARDING photography by Lili Rangel-Parra

photography by Jack Sanders

However, our team shenanigans continue throughout the rest of the spring semester. We plan to still all ride at App Ski whenever the snow graces us, take some longboard cruises on the Greenway on the bluebird days, and also get some well-needed practice in near Spring Break! The riding never ends.

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A CLOSE ONE BY: KATELYN GOFF, CLUB SPORTS REPRESENTATIVE As a refresher from our last Club Sports Illustrated article, AHO travelled down the mountain two weeks ago to play UNC-C women’s rugby team in our first matrix match of the spring semester. Overall, this was a fantastic game by both teams. In the end UNC-C came out on top with a 22-20 win.

Although we lost this game by a very close call we put up 20 points in the first half and stuck out the lead until the last minute of the game. Throughout the game we made 4 tries. A try is how we score our points, each try is worth 5 points. Even though we scored 4 tries, only two of our players scored. These players were Blueb (Leeann Smith) and Big Nasty (Kieran Smith), each coming in with a whopping two tries.

Our Scrummie, Natalia Luengas, is the smallest player on the pitch but was there to tackle some of the biggest opposing players. Although she stood out throughout the game with her amazing plays and ability, she wasn’t the only one that had an awesome game. Everybody on the team showed up ready for this game and ready to play rugby. I couldn’t be any more

Throughout this matrix match each player showed considerable amounts of courage, strength, ability, and love for the game of rugby. Every player was there to support each other on the pitch and on the sidelines. There was a lot of communication and everybody was there to back someone up when they got tackled.

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proud of my team even though we lost by a very close scoring game.

We can’t wait to see what we all have to bring to the pitch in the rest of the spring season.

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WOMEN’S RUGBY

photography by Jeremy Williams

photography by Jeremy Williams

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ARCHERY

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FIRST COMPETITION BY: JACKSON COOTER, CLUB SPORTS REPRESENTATIVE Before joining the App Archery team, I got my first bow from my granddad who found it at a garage sale. The bow was really old, made by Indian in the late 80s, and had nothing on it. After doing research, I was able to get it ready to shoot and joined the club not long after. All it took was a few practices and I knew I wanted to get serious about archery and the club. So, with the help of our President, Alan Pelletier, I picked up a much newer Bear Archery bow to use in competitions.

The first competition of the year came up the Saturday before Halloween. It was held at Cherokee Archery club just over the Tennessee border and had a Halloween theme. The clubs Vice President, Caroline Holland, and I drove to the competition not really sure what to expect as it was both our first time going to Cherokee. When we got there, we were some of the youngest competitors in attendance, but we got in line and started practicing. Once the rules were discussed, each group was sent to their shooting lane and given their two targets. Thankfully Caroline had a pair of binoculars

so we could get a better view on the target. I definitely followed her lead. Since she is more experienced than I am, Caroline helped watch fundamental stuff like stance and holding the bow level. The first view rounds I was pretty nervous since it was my first time being scored and also first time shooting in front of people not just in the club.

After a while I got use to my surroundings and more relaxed when shooting and it really showed. I started hitting the target more accurately and my score went up. Although I didn’t win, I was proud of what I did and learned a lot from Caroline and trial and error when shooting.

The competition was a lot of fun and I can’t wait to go to more.

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LET’S BE SOCIAL @APPSTATE CLUBSPORTS @APPST CLUBSPORTS /APPSTATE CLUBSPORTS make sure you’re following us on all social media platforms, so you don’t miss any of the action!

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STAY IN THE LOOP

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO VIEW OUR CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE SPRING SEASON! VISIT CLUBSPORTS.APPSTATE.EDU TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PROGRAM.

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