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View from the Valley
SAND COURTS
In October of this year, Wabash Valley College began the construction of a pair of sand volleyball courts. These courts will be regulation beach size (which is slightly smaller than an indoor court) with an extra 5 feet of sand past the edges of the court. This extra sand will allow players to safely serve and run down a ball headed out of bounds. It will also help out the mowing crew! The net will be set at a standard beach coed height, which will allow for women's, men's, doubles, and coed tournaments. "We believe these courts will be a great addition to campus," says Tabby Niduaza (Director of Instructional Services). "Students seem to really enjoy when we have our grass courts set up for various events on campus. With an increasing interest in intramurals, these new sand volleyball courts will be a great addition to student life! The courts will give students access to a fun and free form of entertainment without the hassle of having to get into the gym. They are also a great addition to the community, as there are no other sand courts within city limits. This opens the door greatly for community interaction on campus through student and community volleyball tournaments." "In short, student interest was the reason [we started this project]. We continue to develop avenues for student interest on campus. The development of the Student Lounge, Sand Volleyball, Frisbee Golf in the spring, and the hiring of a full-time employee for the Brubeck Arts Center are all moves geared toward increasing student life offerings on campus," says Wabash Valley College President, Dr. Fowler. Committees on campus are already brainstorming events and creative ways to utilize these two new courts. As you can see from the picture, the only thing missing right now is the sand. We are hoping the start of the year will bring a game or two for those daring enough to brave the cold.
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